New Jersey Nursing (LPN) CE requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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30CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board

Renewal: Licenses expire May 31 biennially; the odd/even year follows the initial issuance year.

Required categories

Organ and tissue donation and recovery (one-time) (conditional)
1h
Prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion
1h

Details

New Jersey requires 30 contact hours per two-year renewal period for LPNs. The Board's official CE FAQ confirms that both registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses must complete 1 contact hour on prescription opioid drugs as a condition of biennial renewal (per N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.3). Up to 15 excess hours may carry over to the next period; the Board audits compliance and recommends retaining certificates for five years.

Official source: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Board of Nursing Continuing Education FAQ

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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