If you’re renewing a New Jersey RN, LPN, or APRN license, you may need to complete 1 contact hour of continuing education in organ and tissue donation if you did not receive equivalent instruction during your nursing education. This requirement is established under N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1. Renew Now CE offers a convenient online course designed to help eligible New Jersey nurses satisfy this requirement and receive an instant certificate after successful completion.
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New Jersey Organ and Tissue Donation CE Requirement
New Jersey law requires certain nurses to complete 1 contact hour of continuing education in organ and tissue donation before license renewal if they did not receive comparable education in an approved nursing program.
The course covers the knowledge nurses need to understand the organ and tissue donation process, including legal requirements, ethical considerations, and the nurse’s role in supporting potential donors and their families.
What You’ll Learn
The course includes instruction on:
- Organ and tissue donation and recovery processes
- Donor eligibility and donor types
- Brain death and circulatory death determination
- Organ preservation and transportation
- Living donor rights and informed consent
- Nursing responsibilities during the donation process
- Communication with patients and families
- Cultural considerations and common misconceptions about donation
Course Features
- 1 contact hour of continuing education
- Fully online and self-paced
- Instant certificate available after successful course completion
- Designed to address the organ and tissue donation topics required under N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1
- No subscription required
Who Needs This Course?
This course is intended for New Jersey:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
who did not receive organ and tissue donation instruction during their nursing education and must satisfy the continuing education requirement before renewing their license.
If you’re unsure whether you’ve already met this requirement through your nursing program, review your educational records or verify your renewal requirements with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
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.
