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Continuing Education

New Jersey · Doctor of Nursing Practice

30 contact hours every 2 years · 3 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
30 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Basis
Not specified

30 contact hours per 2-year cycle. 1 hour organ/tissue donation required. APRN/DNP: Same as RN plus national certification DNP follows same CE requirements as APRN in most states.

First Renewal

Initial licensure requires 6 hours in pharmacology related to controlled dangerous substances

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Pharmacology related to controlled dangerous substances

Initial licensure only

6h
Occasional

Prescribing opioids

License renewal

1h
Every cycle

End-of-life care

License renewal

2h
Every cycle
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