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New Jersey Continuing Education Requirements

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New Jersey, also known as the “Garden State” is home to some of the best diners in the world, as well as the birthplace of the famous “Taylor Ham” sandwich. It’s close proximity to New York City, makes it a central hub for many people to live in New Jersey and then commute into the city for work.

Let’s say, you live in New Jersey and commute to Manhattan because you work as a nurse in a hospital in the city, there’s a good chance that you cross the George Washington Bridge to get to work. But did you know that the GWB is the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world? The bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge that crosses the Hudson River. It connects the borough of Fort Lee, New Jersey to the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, making it a popular route for many daily travelers. The bridge was first constructed in 1927, and now sees around 103 million vehicles per year.

Although the GWB isn’t the only way to get into the Big Apple, it’s one of the most famous. So, while you’re visiting New Jersey and decide to drive into the city, be sure to take the George Washington Bridge.

New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN)

New Jersey Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
New Jersey requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

30 contact hours every two years by May 31st.

Special Requirements
All RNs must complete (1) credit of continuing education each renewal concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

A licensee may carry over up to 15 additional continuing education contact hours into the next renewal period.
Required Courses
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New Jersey Board of Nursing
Phone: 973-504-6430 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P.O. Box 45010, 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
Newark, NJ  07102

New Jersey Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

New Jersey Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
New Jersey requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

30 contact hours

Special Requirements
(1) credit of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
Required Courses
Get one year unlimited ARNP CEUs $39
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New Jersey Board of Nursing
Phone: 973-504-6430 Website: Visit Site Address: P.O. Box 45010, 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
Newark  07102

New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

New Jersey Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
New Jersey requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

30 contact hours every two years by May 31st.

Special Requirements
(1) credit of continuing education concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
Required Courses
Get one year unlimited LPN CEUs $39
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New Jersey Board of Nursing
Phone: 973-504-6430 Website: Visit Site Address: P.O. Box 45010, 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor
Newark  07102

New Jersey Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Sunday, February 21, 2021
CEs not required.
At least seven hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services, in a licensed health care facility or agency, within the 24 months preceding your certificate expiration date
NJ Department of Health & Senior Services - Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
Phone: 609-633-9051 Website: Visit Site Address: 171 Jersey Street
Trenton  08625

New Jersey Home Health Aid (HHA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
CEs not required.
NJ Department of Health & Senior Services - Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
Phone: 609-633-9051 Address: 171 Jersey Street
Trenton  08625

New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT)

New Jersey Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
New Jersey requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
All licenses issued by the Board shall be issued for a biennial renewal period.  Physical Therapists must earn 30 credits of continuing education, including four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics. 

The Board shall grant a maximum of 10 of the mandatory 30 continuing education credits required in a biennial renewal period of licensed physical therapists and licensed physical therapist assistants from any or all of the following: distance learning courses completed with a successful final examination.
Special Requirements
Four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics. All New Jersey licensees must fulfill the jurisprudence portion (1.5 credits) of the mandatory ethics and jurisprudence continuing education requirement by completing a New Jersey Board approved Jurisprudence Assessment Module. The NJ JAM is approved to award 1.5 credits of jurisprudence to meet this requirement. All applicants for a new license in New Jersey must take and pass a Jurisprudence Assessment Module prior to licensure. The NJ JAM is approved to meet this requirement.
Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39
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State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 124 Halsey Street
Newark  07102

New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

New Jersey Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
New Jersey requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
All licenses issued by the Board shall be issued for a biennial renewal period.  Physical Therapist Assistant must earn 30 credits of continuing education, including four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics. 

The Board shall grant a maximum of 10 of the mandatory 30 continuing education credits required in a biennial renewal period of licensed physical therapists and licensed physical therapist assistants from any or all of the following: distance learning courses completed with a successful final examination.
Special Requirements
Four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics. All New Jersey licensees must fulfill the jurisprudence portion (1.5 credits) of the mandatory ethics and jurisprudence continuing education requirement by completing a New Jersey Board approved Jurisprudence Assessment Module. The NJ JAM is approved to award 1.5 credits of jurisprudence to meet this requirement. All applicants for a new license in New Jersey must take and pass a Jurisprudence Assessment Module prior to licensure. The NJ JAM is approved to meet this requirement.
Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39
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State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Phone: 973-504-6200 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 124 Halsey Street
Newark  07102

New Jersey Occupational Therapist (OT)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
CEs not required.
Occupational therapist must renew their license biennially of odd number years. 
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs, Occupational Therapy Advisory Council
Phone: 973-504-6570 Email: Contact Address: PO Box 45037
Newark  07102

New Jersey Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
CEs not required.
An athletic training license must be renewed every two years.
State Board of Medical Examiners, Athletic Training Advisory Committee
Phone: 609-826-7100 Email: Contact Address: 140 East Front Street
3rd Floor, PO Box 183
Trenton  08625