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NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-24.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-24.8 - Rules, regulations

45:11-24.8. Rules, regulations  12. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the New Jersey Board of Nursing in the Division of Consumer Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of sections 7 through 9 and section 13 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.3 through 24.5 and C.45:11-24.9). L.1997,c.100,s.12; amended 1997, c.284, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-24.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-24.9 - False sworn statement; fine

45:11-24.9. False sworn statement; fine  13. Any person submitting a false sworn statement pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1997, c.100 (C.45:11-24.4) shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, which may be assessed by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. L.1997,c.100,s.13; amended 1997, c.284, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-24.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-24.11 - Review of program after five years.

45:11-24.11 Review of program after five years.  2. Five years following the effective date of this act, the board shall determine, after study and consultation, whether the program established pursuant to this act should be continued, altered, expanded or discontinued. If the board concludes that the program should be terminated, those licensees currently participating shall be permitted to continue with the confidentiality protections provided in this act. L.2005,c.82,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-24.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-24.12 - Revision of fees; construction of act.

45:11-24.12 Revision of fees; construction of act.  3. a. The board may, by regulation, revise the fees charged pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:37-5.5 or establish a surcharge to these fees for costs related to the administration of the Alternative to Discipline Program and the committee established pursuant to this act. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed to require the board to fund the testing, specimen monitoring or treatment of a licensee who participates in the Alternative to Discipline Program pursuant to this act L.2005,c.82,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-24.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-24.13 - Rules, regulations.

45:11-24.13 Rules, regulations.  4. The board shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to carry out the purposes of this act. L.2005,c.82,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-24.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-24.14 - Academic credit to nursing students for prior military training.

45:11-24.14 Academic credit to nursing students for prior military training.  1. The New Jersey Board of Nursing shall encourage schools of nursing approved by the board to consider granting a nursing student, who served in the United States military, academic credit toward the student's nursing degree for the student's prior training and experience as a Naval Corpsman or Army Medic. L.2013, c.174, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-25 - Secretary-treasurer and executive secretary; bond; accounts; reports

45:11-25. Secretary-treasurer and executive secretary; bond; accounts; reports  The secretary-treasurer before taking office and the executive secretary before entering upon his or her duties shall each give to the State of New Jersey a bond with surety, in a penal sum to be determined by the board, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The secretary-treasurer shall keep an account of all moneys received and expended and shall render a detailed statement thereof to the State Comptroller on June thirtieth of each year or as soon thereafter as practicable and shall also submit to the Governor on June thirtieth of each year or as soon thereafter as practicable a general statement of the work of the board, including therein a statement of the number of applications received, approved and rejected during the year reported upon. L.1947, c. 262, p. 949, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-26.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-26.1 - Requirements for professional nurse training relative to organ, tissue donation, and recovery.

45:11-26.1 Requirements for professional nurse training relative to organ, tissue donation, and recovery.  6. The New Jersey Board of Nursing, in collaboration with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, shall prescribe by regulation the following requirements for professional nurse training: a. The curriculum in each educational program of professional nursing in this State shall include instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery designed to address clinical aspects of the donation and recovery process and the rights of living organ donors as set forth in paragraph (4) of subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.2003, c.207 (C.17B:27E-6) and subsection i. of N.J.S.17B:30-12. b. Completion of organ and tissue donation and recovery instruction as provided in subsection a. of this section shall be required as a condition of receiving a degree or diploma, as applicable, in professional nursing from a nursing program in this State. c. A nursing program which includes instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery as provided in subsection a. of this section in its curricula shall offer such training for continuing education credit.  d. (1) A licensed professional nurse licensed to practice nursing in this State prior to the effective date of this act, who was not required to receive and did not receive instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery as part of his nursing program curriculum, shall be required, as a condition of relicensure, to document completion of such training to the satisfaction of the board no later than three years after the effective date of this act. The training may be completed through an on-line, one credit hour course developed by or for the organ procurement organizations and approved by the board.  (2) The board may waive the requirement in this subsection if an applicant for relicensure demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant has attained the substantial equivalent of this requirement through completion of a similar course in his post-secondary education which meets criteria established by regulation of the board. L.2008, c.48, s.6; amended 2021, c.72, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-26.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-26.3 - Continuing education for nurses relative to opiods.

45:11-26.3 Continuing education for nurses relative to opiods.  21. a. The New Jersey Board of Nursing shall require that the number of credits of continuing education required of each person licensed as a professional nurse or a practical nurse, as a condition of biennial license renewal, include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. b. The board may, in its discretion, waive the continuing education requirement in subsection a. of this section on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness or disability, retirement of the license, or other good cause. A waiver shall apply only to the current biennial renewal period at the time of board issuance. c. The New Jersey Board of Nursing, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2017, c.28, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-26.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-26.4 - Certain nurses required to complete bias training.

45:11-26.4 Certain nurses required to complete bias training.  5. The New Jersey Board of Nursing shall require that the number of credits of continuing education required of each person licensed as a professional nurse or a practical nurse who provides perinatal treatment and care to pregnant persons, as a condition of biennial license renewal, include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning explicit and implicit bias, which educational programs and topics shall meet the requirements for a training program set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.79 (C.26:2H-12.108).  L.2021, c.79, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-27.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-27.1 - Portion of fee dedicated to funding.

45:11-27.1 Portion of fee dedicated to funding.  5. a. Of the initial and renewal licensing fees charged by the New Jersey Board of Nursing pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:37-5.5 for professional and practical nurses, an amount equal to 5% of the fee shall be dedicated to funding the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing in the College of Nursing of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. b. The board may, by regulation, revise the fees charged pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:37-5.5 to account for the loss of revenue to the board as a result of the dedication of funding pursuant to this section. L.2009, c.47, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-33 - School of professional nursing

45:11-33. School of professional nursing  a. Application for accreditation. Any person, partnership, association, corporation or public educational institution desiring to conduct a school of professional nursing shall submit to the board evidence in such form as the board may require that the applicant: (1) is equipped to give the course of instruction and practice set forth in the curriculum prescribed by the board, part of which instruction and practice may, with the approval of the board, be given by arrangement with one or more agencies or institutions approved by the board for that purpose; (2) is affiliated with a hospital of such size and facilities as the board may prescribe; (3) meets such other standards and requirements as the board may prescribe. In any case other than an application by a public educational institution the board may require evidence of good moral character of all persons directly or indirectly interested in the operation of such school. Upon approval of the application the board shall issue a certificate of accreditation, which may be conditional during the first year. b. Rights and obligations of holders of certificates of accreditation. The holder of a certificate of accreditation shall have the right during the effective period of the certificate of accreditation to conduct a school of professional nursing. The effective period of such certificate or a renewal thereof shall commence on the date of issuance and shall terminate at the end of the fiscal year, July first to June thirtieth, in which it is issued, and shall not include any period of suspension ordered by the board as hereinafter provided. An accredited school of professional nursing shall admit as students only persons possessing the preliminary educational requirements set forth in section four hereof, shall abide by and conform to the curriculum and standards of operation prescribed from time to time by the board, shall make such reports to the board as the board may require, and shall submit to such investigations by representatives of the board as the board may require. L.1947, c. 262, p. 956, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-34 - Renewal of certificates of accreditation

45:11-34. Renewal of certificates of accreditation  Applications for renewal of certificates of accreditation issued under this act shall be made at such times and in such form and contain such information as the board shall prescribe. L.1947, c. 262, p. 957, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-37 - Violations of the act

45:11-37. Violations of the act  It shall be unlawful for any person (including any corporation, partnership, association or individual): a. After September 1, 1956, to practice or offer to practice professional nursing as defined by this act, unless such person holds an effective, unsuspended license as a registered nurse under this act; or b. After September 1, 1959, to practice or offer to practice practical nursing or to represent that such person is a practical nurse unless such person holds an effective, unsuspended license as a practical nurse under this act; or c. To represent in any way that such person is a registered nurse or to use after his or her name the abbreviation "R.N." unless such person holds an effective, unsuspended license as a professional nurse under this act; or d. To represent in any way that such person is licensed as a practical nurse or to use the title "Licensed Practical Nurse" or to use after his or her name the abbreviation "L.P.N." unless such person holds an effective, unsuspended license as a practical nurse under this act; or e. To conduct or to represent in any way that such person conducts a school for professional nursing, unless such person holds an affective, unsuspended certificate of accreditation under this act; or f. After January 1, 1950, to conduct or to represent in any way that such person conducts a school for practical nursing unless such person holds the subsisting, unsuspended approval of the board; or g. To obtain or attempt to obtain by fraud a license or renewal thereof or a certificate of accreditation or a renewal thereof under this act; or h. To represent in any way that such person is authorized to issue a license for the practice of professional nursing or practical nursing or a certificate of accreditation for a school of professional nursing; or i. To transfer, offer to transfer, or permit the use by another of any license issued under this act; or j. Without the approval of the board, to transfer, offer to transfer, or permit the use by another of a certificate of accreditation issued under this act; or k. Otherwise to violate any provision of this act; or l. To aid or abet any person to violate any provision of this act. Every person violating any of the foregoing provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty of $200.00 for each violation, and if after conviction as hereinafter provided such person shall again violate any provision of this act, such person shall be subject to a penalty of $500.00 for each subsequent offense. A voluntary payment of a penalty for a violation of any provision of this act shall be deemed to be a conviction rendering such person liable for the greater penalty for subsequent violations, and the continuation of an offense after conviction shall be deemed to be a subsequent offense. L.1947, c. 262, p. 960, s. 15. Amended by L.1949, c. 65, p. 367, s. 2; L.1955, c. 58, p. 204, s. 5; L.1957, c. 235, p. 793, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-44 - Repeals

45:11-44. Repeals  Section 18:20-4 of the Revised Statutes is hereby repealed. Sections 45:11-1 to 22, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes are hereby repealed; provided, however, that the said sections shall continue in effect for the following purposes, the necessary powers and duties vested by said sections in the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Nurses being hereby transferred to the board: a. to complete all proceedings with reference to applications for registration under said chapter filed with the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Nurses prior to the effective date of this act; b. to complete and to institute and complete all proceedings for revocation of certificates of registration issued under that chapter by reason of any facts arising prior to the effective date of this act. The board is hereby empowered to take over and complete all unfinished undertakings or projects of the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Nurses and to assume and pay all obligations incurred by that board. L.1947, c. 262, p. 963, s. 22.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-45 - Short title

45:11-45. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Advanced Practice Nurse Certification Act." 1991,c.377,s.1; amended 1999, c.85, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-46 - Certification required

45:11-46. Certification required  7. a. (1) No person shall practice as an advanced practice nurse or present, call or represent himself as an advanced practice nurse unless certified in accordance with section 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-47 or 45:11-48). (2) Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons licensed by appropriate agencies of the State of New Jersey, provided that such duties are consistent with the accepted standards of the person's profession and the person does not represent himself as an advanced practice nurse. b. No person shall assume, represent himself as, or use the title or designation advanced practice nurse or the abbreviation "A.P.N." or any other title or designation which indicates or implies that he is an advanced practice nurse unless certified pursuant to section 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-47 or 45:11-48). c. Whenever the titles or designations "nurse practitioner," "clinical nurse specialist" or "nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist" occur or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the title or designation "advanced practice nurse." 1991,c.377,s.7; amended 1999, c.85, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-47 - Certification requirements

45:11-47. Certification requirements  8. a. The New Jersey Board of Nursing may issue a certification as an advanced practice nurse to an applicant who fulfills the following requirements:  (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Is a registered professional nurse; (4) Has successfully completed an educational program, including pharmacology, approved by the board; and (5) Has passed a written examination approved by the board. b. In addition to the requirements of subsection a. of this section, an applicant for renewal of a certification as an advanced practice nurse shall present satisfactory evidence that, in the period since the certification was issued or last renewed, all continuing education requirements have been completed as required by regulations adopted by the board. c. The board may accept, in lieu of the written examination required by paragraph (5) of subsection a. of this section, proof that an applicant for certification holds a current certification in a state which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State. 1991,c.377,s.8; amended 1999, c.85, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-47.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-47.1 - Educational requirements for APNs; rules, regulations.

45:11-47.1 Educational requirements for APNs; rules, regulations.  15. a. The New Jersey State Board of Nursing shall require that a person certified as an advanced practice nurse pursuant to P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-45 et seq.), as a condition of such continued certification, complete two credits of educational programs or topics related to end-of-life care as part of the total number of continuing education credits required by the board; except that the board may waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it appropriate to do so. b. The New Jersey State Board of Nursing, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2011, c.145, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-48 - Interim certification

45:11-48. Interim certification  9. For 180 days following the date procedures are established by the New Jersey Board of Nursing for applying for certification under this section, the board may issue a certification as a nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist to an applicant who fulfills the following requirements:  a. Is at least 18 years of age; b. Is of good moral character; c. Is a registered professional nurse; and d. Has been certified as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or advanced practice nurse by a national accrediting organization, which:  (1) is approved by the board; (2) includes pharmacology in its required curriculum; and (3) requires successful completion of a written examination, including pharmacology, of all persons awarded its certificates.  L.1991,c.377,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-49.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-49.1 - Provision, administration of certain noncontrolled drugs to home health patients

45:11-49.1. Provision, administration of certain noncontrolled drugs to home health patients  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a home health care agency licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), a health care service firm registered pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:45B-14.1 et seq., a Medicare-certified hospice program or the employees of the agency, firm or program who are registered professional nurses may purchase, store or transport for the purpose of administering to their home health patients the following noncontrolled drugs: sterile saline solution, sterile water, adrenalin/epinephrine, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, heparin flush solution and any other noncontrolled drug approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, in consultation with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy. Such drugs shall only be administered pursuant to protocols utilized by a health care professional licensed to prescribe drugs in New Jersey. The New Jersey Board of Nursing, in consultation with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, may adopt rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for the purchase, storage, handling, use and disposal of such drugs pursuant to this act. L.1997,c.66,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:11-49.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:11-49.2 - Standards for joint protocols applicable to ordering, prescription of controlled dangerous substances

45:11-49.2. Standards for joint protocols applicable to ordering, prescription of controlled dangerous substances  10. No later than the 180th day after the enactment of P.L.1999, c.85, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall adopt standards for the joint protocols required by subsection d. of section 10 of P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-49), which shall apply to the ordering or prescription of controlled dangerous substances by an advanced practice nurse pursuant to that section. The standards shall be adopted by regulation in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1999,c.85,s.10.