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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.2 - Application for establishment of a new program in nursing

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(a) For purposes of this section, the term "calendar year" means a year beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.
(b) An educational institution seeking to establish a new program in nursing shall submit in writing to the Board an application consisting of the following items:
1. The type of program, for example, generic doctoral degree program or baccalaureate degree program;
2. The philosophy/mission, student learning outcomes, and outcomes of the program in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.5;
3. Evidence of financial resources adequate for the planning, implementation and continuation of the program, including a projected five-year budget;
4. A table of organization describing the lines of authority and the administrative structure of the program;
5. Curricula vitae for all faculty and consultants responsible for the development and administration of the program;
6. A letter from the chief executive officer which reflects that he or she has secured initial and continued financial support for the program;
7. A certificate of need; and
8. The initial accreditation application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(d)1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.3 - Provisional accreditation

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(a) For purposes of this section, the term "calendar year" means a year beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.
(b) A nursing program that has been granted provisional accreditation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.2 may admit students.
(c) A nursing program that has provisional accreditation shall inform applicants that:
1. The nursing program has provisional accreditation; and
2. If the nursing program does not obtain accreditation, it will cease operation, regardless of whether all of the students in the nursing program have completed their education.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.4 - Maintaining accreditation: organization and administration of a nursing program

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(a) A nursing program shall have:
1. A written organizational and administrative plan describing the internal organization of the program, lines of authority, procedures for providing communication with the governing body and clinical agencies, and the role of any advisory committee associated with the program;
2. Stable financial resources which are allocated to adequately support the program's educational activities;
3. A program administrator who meets the requirements of 13:37-1.6 and has direct authority for the fiscal and academic administration of the program. The administrator shall be responsible to the governing body of the sponsoring institution;
4. Written criteria for faculty promotion and faculty retention;
5. Written criteria for student admission, promotion, retention, and completion of the program; and
6. Written policies on grading and graduation requirements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.5 - Faculty responsibility for philosophy/mission, and student learning outcomes

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(a) The faculty shall develop, and revise as necessary, a statement of philosophy/mission, and student learning outcomes, and program outcomes which are consistent with the definition of nursing as set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:11-23(b).
(b) The nursing program shall incorporate competencies required for the successful entry of the nursing graduate into practice.
(c) The faculty shall develop and maintain the written Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation.
(d) The faculty shall be able to show that the philosophy/mission, student learning outcomes, and program outcomes have been integrated into the total program of learning.
(e) The philosophy/mission, student learning outcomes, and program outcomes shall be communicated to students, cooperating affiliates, advisory committees, and communities of interest as outlined in the plan required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.2(f)11.
(f) Faculty shall have input in determining whether the nursing program needs admission requirements in addition to those required by the institution and shall have input in developing those additional requirements.
(g) Grading or educational requirement policies shall either be congruent with institutional policies and mission or, if not congruent, be justified by the nursing program.
(h) The faculty, in collaboration with the program administrator, shall construct, implement, teach and evaluate the curriculum. The administrator shall maintain records that indicate the curriculum has been evaluated pursuant to the Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation.
(i) Nursing programs shall inform students in writing if any grading or educational requirements are changed while students are enrolled in the nursing program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.6 - Maintaining accreditation; qualifications of program administrators

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(a) Every nursing program shall have a program administrator.
(b) A program administrator who began his or her current employment position after January 18, 2022, shall have completed either:
1. At least three years of full-time experience working in an accredited or approved nursing education program; or
2. At least 12 credits in education from a college or university approved by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education or an agency of another state with requirements substantially similar to the requirements of the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.7 - Maintaining accreditation: faculty qualifications

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(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the term "faculty" shall include full-time and part-time teachers as well as individuals who are responsible for teaching students in a clinical agency located in New Jersey.
(b) Faculty members shall:
1. Hold current licensure in New Jersey as a registered professional nurse, if they are physically located in New Jersey while teaching;
2. If they are not physically located in New Jersey while teaching, hold current licensure as a registered professional nurse in New Jersey or another state; and
3. Have documentation that shows that they have taken courses in, or have professional or clinical experience in, the specific area of teaching responsibility.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.8 - Maintaining accreditation: curriculum organization and content

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(a) The curriculum of all nursing education programs shall enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for the level of nursing practice as defined in N.J.S.A. 45:11-23et seq.
(b) Nursing courses shall only be taught by nursing faculty, except that nutrition courses may be taught by a dietician with a masters degree in nutrition and pharmacology courses may be taught by a licensed pharmacist with a masters degree in pharmacology.
(c) The nursing curriculum shall be based on the philosophy/mission, student learning outcomes, and program outcomes that the faculty have developed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.5.
(d) Faculty shall select clinical experiences for students that correlate with course objectives and/or competencies.
(e) All nursing courses and clinical experiences shall reflect participation by the community of interest which has been identified in the Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation required by N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.2(e).
(f) The nursing curriculum of all professional nursing education programs shall include:
1. Content in the sciences, social sciences and humanities; and
2. Nursing courses concurrent with clinical experiences in a variety of settings that include:
i. The promotion, restoration and maintenance of health across the lifespan;
ii. Critical thinking;
iii. The nursing practice act, N.J.S.A. 45:11-23et seq., and Board rules, N.J.A.C. 13:37;
iv. Legal and ethical issues;
v. Cultural implications for practice;
vi. The structure and economics of the health care delivery system;
vii. Delegation to, and supervision of, licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel;
viii. Management and leadership;
ix. Interdisciplinary collaboration;
x. Pain management and end of life issues;
xi. Socialization to the role of the professional nurse;
xii. Organ and tissue donation and recovery designed to address clinical aspects of the donation and recovery process;
xiii. Evidence-based practice; and
xiv. Review of National Patient Safety Goals, available from the Joint Commission, One Renaissance Blvd., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.9 - Maintaining accreditation: required educational and administrative resources

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(a) The nursing education program shall provide:
1. Classrooms and laboratories to meet the needs of the students and faculty;
2. Office space, conference rooms and equipment for the administrator, faculty and clerical staff;
3. Furnishings, supplies and equipment to achieve the program's objectives and outcomes; and
4. Access to current reference resources.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.10 - Maintaining accreditation; clinical agencies

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(a) Every nursing program shall provide clinical experiences through an affiliation with a clinical agency or agencies that are licensed by a governmental agency or accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body.
(b) There shall be a written agreement between the nursing program and the clinical agency. The agreement shall be signed and adhered to by the parties and shall include provisions for:
1. Review of the terms of the agreement;
2. Notice of termination of the agreement by either party at least 120 days prior to termination;
3. Faculty responsibility for student education;
4. Collaboration between faculty and clinical agency personnel in selecting clinical experiences;
5. Joint annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the clinical experience, with input from students; and
6. A faculty to student ratio of at least one faculty member for every 10 students.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.10A - Preceptors

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(a) For purposes of this section, "preceptor" means a registered professional nurse employed by a health care entity licensed by the Department of Health who has agreed to supervise a student's clinical learning experience and who has either:
1. A doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in nursing; or
2. Five years of experience working in a health care entity licensed by the Department of Health.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.11 - Maintaining accreditation: criteria for student admission, promotion and completion of the program

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(a) Every nursing program shall:
1. Have written policies for admission, readmission, promotion, graduation and transfer of students;
2. Have written criteria for granting course credit for programs admitting students with advanced standing;
3. Have written policies governing payment and refund of tuition and other fees;
4. Set dates for the beginning and ending of each term;
5. Establish and make available to students an appeals process;
6. Require either individual liability insurance for each student or an aggregate liability insurance policy, which covers each student individually and which covers the full limit for each student;
7. Establish and distribute to students written policies regarding health and guidance services;
8. Distribute information about the school to students and applicants for admission which shall include:
i. A general description of the program;
ii. The accreditation status of the program with the Board;
iii. The name and address of any organization the program is accredited by;
iv. Admission, promotion and graduation requirements;
v. Curriculum plan and course descriptions;
vi. Statement of tuition fees and refund policies;
vii. An appeals process; and
viii. The address and telephone number of the Board; and
9. Inform the students and applicants for admission that complaints regarding the program may be sent to the Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.12 - Maintaining accreditation: surveys of nursing programs

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(a) The Board may conduct a survey of any program at any time in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. A survey shall consist of an on-site visit and an evaluation of all program documents required by 13:37-1.4 through 1.11. If the survey indicates that a program is not in compliance with this subchapter, the Board shall place the program on conditional accreditation pursuant to 13:37-1.17.
(b) The Board shall conduct a survey and an on-site visit for every accredited nursing program every eight years pursuant to 13:37-1.13 unless the on-site visit is waived pursuant to 13:37-1.14.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.13 - Renewing accreditation

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(a) A program shall be accredited for eight years. Prior to the expiration of the accreditation period, the Board shall send to the nursing program an accreditation renewal form and notification of date for an on-site visit. The form shall be sent to the program 90 days prior to the scheduled date of the on-site visit.
(b) A program that meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.14 may request a waiver of the on-site visit. If the Board grants the waiver, the program shall submit to the Board:
1. The completed accreditation renewal form; and
2. The accreditation renewal fee required by N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(d)3.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.14 - Waiver of on-site visits for accreditation renewal

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(a) The on-site visit required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.12(b)  and 1.13 may be waived if the program requests a waiver of the site visit in writing. The waiver request shall include:
1. Documentation that the nursing program is accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA);
2. A self-study by the nursing program which evaluates its compliance with the accreditation standards of the Board and either the ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA;
3. The site survey report from either the ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA that has reviewed and evaluated the program; and
4. The final report from either the ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.15 - Maintaining accreditation: program recordkeeping and reporting requirements

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(a) Any record that a nursing program maintains pursuant to the requirements of this subchapter shall be made available to the Board upon request.
(b) Every nursing program shall maintain a record of all nursing committee minutes for a minimum of three years.
(c) Every nursing program shall ensure that records are maintained so that they provide accurate recording of student academic data. Records shall be stored in a manner to prevent loss by destruction and unauthorized use.
(d) A copy of the current contracts with clinical agencies shall be maintained by the administrator.
(e) An annual report of the school of nursing shall be submitted to the Board, or its designee, on forms supplied by the Board, or its designee.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.16 - Changes to a nursing program

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(a) A nursing program shall notify the Board in writing 30 days prior to any changes in ownership.
(b) A nursing program shall not institute a major curriculum change, as outlined in (d) below, without prior Board approval.
(c) A nursing program that plans to make any major curriculum changes shall submit the requested change to the Board in writing and provide the information required at (e) below a minimum of 120 days prior to the anticipated date of the change. The Board shall review the request to determine whether the requested change is in compliance with this subchapter.
(d) Major curriculum changes are:
1. An increase or decrease in the number of required credits in nursing; or
2. An increase or decrease in the length of the nursing program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.18 - Conditional accreditation: subchapter requirements

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(a) If the Board receives information alleging that a program fails to meet the requirements of this subchapter, other than N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.17, the Board shall evaluate the information and may send a field representative to investigate the program. The Board representative shall evaluate the program for compliance with this subchapter and report the results of the program evaluation to the Board.
(b) If the Board determines that the nursing program does not comply with the provisions of this subchapter, the Board shall place the program on conditional accreditation. Conditional accreditation shall become effective upon the program's receipt of the written notification.
(c) The nursing program may, within 30 days of receiving written notification that the program has been placed on conditional accreditation, request in writing an appearance before the Board regarding its conditional accreditation status.
(d) Within 30 days of receiving written notification that the nursing program has been placed on conditional accreditation, the nursing program shall notify in writing the students enrolled in the program that the program has been placed on conditional accreditation.
(e) A nursing program that is placed on conditional accreditation shall submit to the Board, within 90 days of receiving written notification of being placed on conditional accreditation, an 18-month action plan with a time-line and measurable outcomes to correct any deficiencies. The outcomes identified in the action plan shall be met within 18 months.
(f) If the outcomes of the action plan are met within the 18-month period, the program shall be restored to accreditation status.
(g) The eligibility of students to take the licensing examination shall not be affected in the event a program is placed on conditional accreditation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.19 - Probation

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(a) For purposes of this section, the term "calendar year" means a year beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.
(b) A nursing program on conditional accreditation status that does not achieve the outcomes identified in the action plan required at N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.18(e) in 18 months shall be placed on probation.
(c) If, for three successive calendar years, less than 75 percent of a nursing program's graduates pass the licensing examination the first time the examination is taken, the Board shall place the program on probation. Probation shall become effective upon the program's receipt of the written notification.
(d) A nursing program that is placed on probation may request in writing an appearance before the Board.
(e) The nursing program shall, within 30 days of receiving written notification that it has been placed on probation, notify the students enrolled in the program in writing that the program is on probation.
(f) A program on probation shall not admit new or transfer students.
(g) A nursing program that is placed on probation pursuant to (b) above, shall revise the action plan with outcomes to be achieved in one calendar year and submit the action plan to the Board.
(h) A nursing program that is placed on probation pursuant to (c) above shall submit to the Board, within 90 days of receiving written notification of being placed on probation, an 18-month action plan with a timeline and measurable outcomes to correct any deficiencies. The outcomes identified in the action plan shall include that within the next calendar year at least 75 percent of graduates who take the examination for the first time will pass the examination the first time they take it.
(i) A program on probation that determines that it cannot accomplish its outcomes within one calendar year may request an extension of the one-year time period from the Board. A request for an extension shall set forth the reasons why the program needs an extension.
(j) A program that does not achieve the outcomes identified in the action plan within one calendar year, and which has not been granted an extension pursuant to (i) above, shall not be eligible for restoration to accredited status. A program that has been granted an extension and does not achieve the outcomes identified in the action plan by the end of the extension shall not be eligible for restoration to accredited status. A program that is not eligible for restoration of accredited status shall no longer be accredited. A program that is no longer accredited may reapply for accreditation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.2.
(k) The eligibility of graduates to take the licensing examination shall not be affected in the event a program is placed on probation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.20 - Program termination

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(a) Programs that voluntarily terminate shall provide for their enrolled students by either:
1. Phasing out the students. The students enrolled may continue with their studies until they complete the program; no new students may be admitted or accepted by transfer; qualified faculty remain with the program and compliance with this subchapter continues; or
2. Transference of students to other schools.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 1 - PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION › Section 13:37-1.21 - Exit examinations

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(a) A nursing program may require students to take a comprehensive examination at the end of a program to assess students' knowledge of nursing.
(b) A student's performance on an examination, if required pursuant to (a) above, shall not affect the student's ability to graduate from the program or to take licensing examinations.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 2 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION; REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-2.1 - Eligibility requirements

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(a) Every applicant for licensure as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse shall meet the requirements for licensure, as set forth in 45:1-14 et seq., 45:11-26 and 27. Every applicant shall pass either the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
(b) An applicant who fails to pass three consecutive licensing examinations shall submit to the Board, prior to the fourth licensing examination, proof of successful completion of a remediation course, consisting of 30 hours and conducted by a qualified instructor within the meaning of 13:37-1.7. The remediation course shall be completed within one year prior to taking the fourth examination. An applicant who fails the fourth examination may retake the examination two more times before being required to take the remediation course again.
(c) Applicants shall indicate whether they seek a multistate license, which authorizes a licensee to practice in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, or a license without multistate privileges.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 2 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION; REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-2.2 - Application requirements; professional and practical nurses

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(a) Each applicant for licensure shall file with the Board:
1. A completed application form, provided by the Board, which requests information concerning the applicant's educational and experiential background and which indicates whether the applicant seeks a multistate license or a license without multistate privileges;
2. The nonrefundable application fee set forth in 13:37-5.5(a)  1; and
3. A written certification from the registrar, or program administrator authorized by the registrar, attesting that the applicant has successfully completed all requirements for graduation from a registered professional nursing program accredited by the Board or a board of nursing in another state or a licensed practical nursing program accredited by the Board or by a board of nursing in another state. The certification shall indicate the date of graduation or the date the degree or diploma was conferred.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 2 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION; REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-2.3 - Application requirements; graduates of foreign nursing programs

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(a) An applicant for licensure who graduated from a foreign nursing program shall submit:
1. A completed licensure application for graduates of foreign nursing program, which contains information concerning the applicant's educational and experiential background and which indicates whether the applicant seeks a multistate license or a license without multistate privileges;
2. A transcript review performed by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS);
3. Proof that the applicant has achieved a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination, the Occupational English Test (OET) examination, or the Test of English in International Communications (TOEIC) examination, within the past two years; and
4. The application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a)2.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 2 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION; REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-2.4 - Multistate licenses

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(a) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse in good standing who seeks a multistate license, which authorizes a nurse to practice in any state which is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, shall submit to the Board:
1. A multistate license application, which indicates that the nurse is not currently participating in the Board's Alternative to Discipline Program and that New Jersey is the nurse's primary state of residence;
2. A completed Criminal History Certification of Authorization form; and
3. A non-refundable application fee as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a)1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 4 - LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT; PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-4.1 - Eligibility requirements for licensure by endorsement

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(a) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed in another state, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, who wishes to be licensed in New Jersey may be licensed by endorsement in this State if he or she meets the requirements for licensure as set forth in 45:1-14 et seq., 45:11-26 and 45:11-27.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 4 - LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT; PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-4.2 - Application requirements for licensure by endorsement

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(a) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall submit or arrange to submit the following to the Board:
1. A completed application form, provided by the Board, which requests information concerning the applicant's educational and experiential background;
2. A non-refundable initial license fee and application for licensure by endorsement fee as set forth in
13:37-5.5(a)
3 and 4; and
3. Written or electronic verification of status of licensure from every state, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, in which the applicant was ever licensed. The verification shall either be forwarded directly to the Board from the applicable state board, if written, or if electronic, be issued by the applicable state board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 4 - LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT; PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL NURSES › Section 13:37-4.3 - Temporary courtesy license

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(a) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse may obtain a temporary courtesy license pursuant to P.L. 2012, c. 76, if he or she:
1. Is currently licensed in good standing in another state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia that has licensure requirements equivalent to those in New Jersey;
2. Is not a resident of New Jersey;
3. Has not committed an act in another jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a nursing license in New Jersey or has not been disciplined, or is not the subject of an investigation, by a professional or occupational licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction;
4. Is the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been transferred to New Jersey in the course of his or her service; and
5. Is legally domiciled in New Jersey or has moved to New Jersey on a permanent change-of-station basis.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE; LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE SCHEDULE › Section 13:37-5.1 - License requirement

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Before engaging in nursing practice, as defined in 45:11-23(b), or representing oneself as a nurse, an individual shall obtain and maintain a current license that is active. No licensee shall engage in nursing practice if his or her license is expired, suspended, revoked or surrendered.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE; LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE SCHEDULE › Section 13:37-5.2 - Biennial license renewal

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(a) Licenses shall be renewed biennially on a form provided by the Board.
(b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee at the address registered with the Board, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew.
(c) The licensee shall submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee and the alternative to discipline surcharge pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a)6  and 12 prior to the date of expiration of the license. If the licensee does not renew the license prior to its expiration date, the license shall expire, but the licensee may renew it no later than 30 days after its expiration date by submitting a renewal application and paying a renewal fee, a late fee, and the alternative to discipline surcharge pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a)6, 7, and 12. A licensee who fails to renew the license within 30 days after the expiration date of the license shall be administratively suspended without a hearing.
(d) Individuals who continue to hold themselves out as licensed after being administratively suspended shall be deemed to have violated 13:37-5.1, even if no notice of suspension has been received by the person at the address registered with the Board.
(e) A person seeking reinstatement within five years following an administrative suspension of a license pursuant to (c) above shall submit the following to the Board:
1. A completed reinstatement application;
2. Payment of all past delinquent renewal fees as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a)6  and the alternative to discipline surcharge fees as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5(a)12;
3. Payment of a reinstatement fee as set forth in 13:37-5.5(a)8;
4. A certification verifying completion of the continuing education hours required pursuant to 13:37-5.3 for the renewal of a license; and
5. An affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period of suspension, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each employer.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE; LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE SCHEDULE › Section 13:37-5.4 - Power of attorney; financial misconduct

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(a) A licensee or certificant shall not have power of attorney over a patient or former patient.
(b) A licensee or certificant shall not accept a monetary loan from a patient or former patient.
(c) Any time a licensee or certificant is given money in an amount greater than $ 50.00, or a gift valued at greater than $ 50.00, directly by a patient, a patient's family, or a patient's guardian, the licensee or certificant must document:
1. The amount of money or value of the gift;
2. The date the gift was provided; and
3. The name and signature of the patient, patient's family member, or patient's guardian who provided the gift.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE; LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE SCHEDULE › Section 13:37-5.7 - Notification of change of address

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A licensee or certificant shall notify the Board in writing of any change of address from that registered with the Board and shown on the most recently issued license or certificate. This address shall not be a post office box unless there is another address on file with the Board that includes a street, city, state and zip code. Such notice shall be given no later than 30 days following the change of address. Service to the street address registered with the Board shall constitute effective notice pursuant to 13:45-3.2.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE; LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE SCHEDULE › Section 13:37-5.8 - Reporting of unlawful conduct

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A licensee or certificant shall report to the Board any incident or series of incidents that the licensee or certificant, in good faith, believes is in violation of the Nurse Practice Act,
45:11-23
et seq., this chapter, or
N.J.A.C. 13:45C
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 5 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE; LICENSE RENEWAL; FEE SCHEDULE › Section 13:37-5.9 - Self-reporting

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(a) A licensee or certificant shall immediately notify the Board if he or she:
1. Is incapable, for medical or any other good cause, of discharging the functions of a licensee in a manner consistent with the public's health, safety and welfare;
2. Is indicted or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime adversely relating to his or her practice;
3. Is named as a defendant or respondent in a civil, criminal or administrative investigation, complaint or judgment involving alleged malpractice, negligence or misconduct relating to his or her practice;
4. Is the subject of any voluntary license or certification surrender or any disciplinary action or order by any state or Federal agency, board or commission, including any order of limitation or preclusion; or
5. Fails to maintain or renew any certification which is required by law as a condition of practice or as a condition of license or certification renewal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 6 - DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION › Section 13:37-6.1 - Nursing procedures

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Nursing procedures shall be determined by the Nursing Practice Act of this State, subject to the interpretation and revision by the Board of Nursing.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 6 - DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION › Section 13:37-6.2 - Delegation of selected nursing tasks

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(a) The registered professional nurse is responsible for the nature and quality of all nursing care including the assessment of the nursing needs, the plan of nursing care, the implementation, and the monitoring and evaluation of the plan. The registered professional nurse may delegate selected nursing tasks in the implementation of the nursing regimen to licensed practical nurses and ancillary nursing personnel. Ancillary nursing personnel shall include but not be limited to: aides, assistants, attendants, and technicians.
(b) In delegating selected nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses or ancillary nursing personnel, the registered professional nurse shall be responsible for exercising that degree of judgment and knowledge reasonably expected to assure that a proper delegation has been made. A registered professional nurse may not delegate the performance of a nursing task to persons who have not been adequately prepared by verifiable training and education. No task may be delegated which is within the scope of nursing practice and requires:
1. The substantial knowledge and skill derived from completion of a nursing education program and the specialized skill, judgment, and knowledge of a registered nurse;
2. An understanding of nursing principles necessary to recognize and manage complications which may result in harm to the health and safety of the patient.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 6 - DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION › Section 13:37-6.3 - Authorized delegation

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(a) (Reserved)
(b) A registered professional nurse shall not delegate if the nurse, in his or her professional judgment, determines that such delegation is not consistent with standards of practice.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 6 - DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION › Section 13:37-6.4 - Registered nurse obligations relating to delegations to a licensed practical nurse, CHHA, or assistive person

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(a) (Reserved)
(b) (Reserved)
(c) When delegating the administration of a specific medication to a licensed practical nurse, a CHHA, or an assistive person, the registered professional nurse shall ensure that the facility patient record or record maintained by the registered professional nurse includes:
1. The specific medication whose administration has been delegated;
2. Any specific instructions the registered nurse provided as part of that delegation;
3. The duration of the delegation;
4. A timeframe for the professional registered nurse to reevaluate the patient;
5. The dosage of the medication, route of administration for the medication, and frequency of the medication;
6. Any side effects that the licensed practical nurse, the CHHA, or the assistive person should watch for;
7. Any contraindications to administering the medication;
8. Any conditions that would require the licensed practical nurse, CHHA, or assistive person to contact the registered professional nurse;
9. Any instructions on positioning of the patient prior to and after the administration of the medication; and
10. The instructions for proper preparation and maintenance of the medication.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 6 - DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION › Section 13:37-6.5 - Non-delegable nursing tasks

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(a) If a registered professional nurse determines that delegation of a task is inappropriate, the nurse shall not delegate the task.
(b) A registered professional nurse shall not delegate the physical, psychological, and social assessment of the patient, which requires professional nursing judgment, intervention, referral, or modification of care.
(c) A registered professional nurse shall not delegate the formulation of the plan of nursing care and evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 6 - DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION › Section 13:37-6.6 - Assignment

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The requirements of this subchapter apply solely to delegation. These requirements are not applicable when a registered professional nurse makes an assignment to another registered professional nurse, when a registered professional nurse makes an assignment to a licensed practical nurse, when a licensed practical nurse makes an assignment to a registered professional nurse, or when a licensed practical nurse makes an assignment to another licensed practical nurse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 7 - CERTIFICATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES › Section 13:37-7.1 - Application for certification

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(a) Advanced practice nurses shall include those individuals who have been educated as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
(b) An applicant for certification as an advanced practice nurse shall complete a course of study and successfully complete an examination in an advanced practice nursing specialty credentialed by a national certifying agency, that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
(c) A registered professional nurse who wishes to practice as an advanced practice nurse shall:
1. Possess a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license in good standing or hold a registered professional nurse multistate license from a state which is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact; and
2. Be certified by the Board as an advanced practice nurse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 7 - CERTIFICATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES › Section 13:37-7.2 - Educational requirements for certification

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(a) An applicant for certification as an advanced practice nurse shall possess:
1. A masters or doctoral degree in nursing from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or
2. A masters or doctoral degree in nursing and shall have completed a post-masters or post-doctoral program that focuses on an advanced practice nursing specialty from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 37 - NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING › Subchapter 7 - CERTIFICATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES › Section 13:37-7.4 - Examination requirements for certification

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An applicant for certification shall pass an advanced practice examination in his or her area of specialization offered by a national certifying agency that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.