All hours can be completed online. The continuing education requirements may be satisfied through approved online continuing education courses. The curriculum of a practical nursing education program shall: 1) Include content in the sciences and social sciences; 2) Contain nursing courses and clinical experiences that include: i) The provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse; ii) Critical thinking; iii) The nursing practice act, N.J.S.A. 45:11-23 et seq., and Board rules, N.J.A.C. 13:37; iv) Legal and ethical issues affecting licensed practical nursing practice and responsibilities; v) Delegation from a registered professional nurse pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-6.2, and delegation from a licensed physician or licensed dentist; vi) Cultural implications of practice; vii) Pain management and end of life issues; and viii)Interdisciplinary collaboration at the level of practice of the licensed practical nurse;

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