If you’re a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensed in New Jersey, you are required to complete 2 contact hours of End-of-Life Care continuing education to renew your nursing license—including APRNs. This requirement comes from N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.3 and applies every renewal cycle to all nurses regardless of practice setting.
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You can complete this requirement with a fully online, self-paced continuing education course and receive an instant certificate after successfully completing the course.
What Is the New Jersey End-of-Life Care CE Requirement?
Under N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.3, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) licensed in New Jersey generally must complete 2 contact hours of continuing education in end-of-life care during each license renewal period.
The requirement is intended to help nurses maintain current knowledge and skills for providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with serious illness or at the end of life.
About the Course
The New Jersey End-of-Life Care CE course is designed to address the state’s required end-of-life care topics, including:
- Pain and symptom management
- Communication with patients and families
- Ethical and legal considerations
- Advance care planning and shared decision-making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in end-of-life care
Course Features
- 2 contact hours of continuing education
- Fully online and self-paced
- Instant certificate available after successful course completion
- No subscription or auto-renewal required
Who Needs This Course?
This course is intended for New Jersey:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
who are required to complete the state’s end-of-life care continuing education requirement as part of license renewal.
How the Course Works
- Enroll online.
- Complete the course at your own pace.
- Pass the post-test.
- Download your instant certificate for your renewal records.
This article summarizes current New Jersey nursing continuing education requirements for informational purposes only. Requirements may change. Always verify current renewal requirements with the New Jersey Board of Nursing before renewing your license.