New Jersey RN license renewal and continuing education

This page explains the ACLS certification process in New Jersey, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in New Jersey through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for nurses accepts our EVERY COURSE because our course satisfies their rules.
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs State Board of Medical Examiners for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
New Jersey State Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
State of New Jersey Dept. of Children and Families for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for physical therapists accepts our CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course (approval CPR + AED for Healthcare Providers Approval # 2405-74-3 credits).
New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy for massage therapists accepts our CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Board of Optometrists for optometrists accepts our BLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

New Jersey is a compact state. If you are moving to New Jersey or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for application by endorsement in order to use your license in New Jersey. General instructions are listed below.

Below are general requirements for endorsement:

Complete application with notarized affidavit
Appropriate fees
$200 to the New Jersey Board of Nursing (for application, filing and surcharge)
$61.44 to Morphotrust (for fingerprints)
2x2 passport style photo
Birth certificate
If applicable, immigration documents
If applicable, change of name documents
Authorization for criminal background check
Fingerprint card
If you live in the metropolitan New Jersey area you will receive digital fingerprint information in the mail.
Verification of licensure from Nursys from all states you have practiced in
Your state(s) may send verification if they do not participate in Nursys
You must be in good standing in all states
US Social Security number
Signed and completed checklist

View the New Jersey Board of Nursing paper application. Apply online through the New Jersey MyLicense portal. Read the top tips for license applicants.

The renewal takes place every two years. The fee is $100.

Continuing competency

You must take 30 hours of continuing education between renewal periods. Your continuing education must come from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the International Association for Continuing Education. Check the New Jersey Board of Nursing continuing education regulations to see what type of coursework is acceptable. Page 27 is where you will find more details.

Contact information

New Jersey Board of Nursing

124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45010

Newark, New Jersey 07101

973-504-6430

Web address: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/default.aspx

For questions about the Board, contact:

Dorothy Smith Carolina
Executive Director
P.O. Box 45010
Newark, New Jersey 07101

FAQ

See the New Jersey Board of Nursing FAQ for more information.

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in NJ.

Kennedy Health SYstem
18 E Laurel Rd/ Stratford, NJ BLS ACLS PALS

CardiacEd
450 Amwell Road Suites O & P (2nd Floor)/ Hillsborough, NJ BLS ACLS PALS

CPRofessionals, Inc.
25 Pine Street/ Rockaway, NJ BLS ACLS PALS

SAFETY NJ
33 West Street Suite 101/ Bloomfield, NJ BLS ACLS PALS

Show Me CPR
213 MacDonald Dr/ Wayne, NJ BLS ACLS PALS

Alliance Training Solutions
576 Valley Road/ Wayne, NJ BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 65 training sites in NJ. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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