New Jersey Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for New Jersey nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

30 hrs
RN CE hours
per 2 years
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
1
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

Check Your Nursing CE Compliance

Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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Mandatory CE Topics in New Jersey

In addition to the total contact-hour requirement, New Jersey requires every renewing nurse to complete coursework on these specific topics. Most ANCC-accredited bundles cover them as part of a state-specific package.

Prescription opioid drugs (best practices)

1 hour · every cycle

Organ & tissue donation

1 hour · one-time requirement

When Is My New Jersey Renewal Deadline?

New Jersey renewal deadlines follow this pattern: May 31. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the New Jersey Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

Take Your New Jersey CEUs at CE Ready

CE Ready is an ANCC-accredited continuing education provider (Provider P0986) with course bundles built specifically for New Jersey nurses. Their packages cover both the total contact-hour requirement and every mandatory topic listed above.

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CE Requirements in Other States

Nevada30 hrs · 2 yearsNew Hampshire30 hrs · 2 yearsNew Mexico30 hrs · 2 yearsNew YorkNo fixed hrs · 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires 30 contact hours per 2 years renewal cycle for RNs.
What are the mandatory CE topics for New Jersey nurses?
New Jersey requires 2 mandatory topics: Prescription opioid drugs (best practices) (1 hr, each cycle); Organ & tissue donation (1 hr, one-time).
Does New Jersey use CE Broker?
No. New Jersey does not use CE Broker. Keep your certificates of completion for at least 2 years in case your board audits your renewal.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in New Jersey?
New Jersey licenses expire on May 31 on a 2 years renewal cycle.

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