New Jersey Registered Nurse CEUs

• New Jersey RN Standard Renewal Requirements: Registered Nurses in New Jersey must renew their license every two years by May 31 of odd-numbered years and complete 30 contact hours of Board-approved CE per cycle. One hour of training on opioids and, if never previously fulfilled, a one-time hour addressing organ and tissue donation are specifically required. No live or in-person hour minimum applies, and a wide variety of accredited coursework and structured learning formats qualify toward the requirement. For full and official rules, visit the

  New Jersey Board of Nursing CE FAQ
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• First-time renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time and have not previously completed the organ and tissue donation education requirement, you must fulfill one hour on this topic; otherwise, the standard 30-hour CE requirement applies.

  Board FAQ

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• Certification alternative: National certification or specialty certificates do not substitute for the state CE requirement; you must complete the required 30 hours of CE each cycle.

  CE FAQ

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• DEA: 1 hour of CE focused on opioid prescribing, alternatives, and addiction is required per renewal cycle.

  CE FAQ

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• Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: No additional renewal requirement for certifications (BLS, ACLS, etc.) from the Board; only Board-approved CE hours count toward credential renewal.

  CE FAQ