New Jersey Organ Donation 1 hour

New Jersey Organ Donation 1 hour
$12.00
1 Contact Hour
Required For: NJ
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About the course

New Jersey 1-Hour Organ and Tissue Donation Training

✓ Content Last Updated: January 28, 2026

100% NJ Board Compliant • N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 Standards • All NJ Nurses

ANCC Accredited • NJ Board Approved • Instant Certificate
1
Contact Hour
One-Time
Requirement
100%
Online
2026
Updated

What's Included

Post-test Assessment

Required assessment to evaluate knowledge acquisition on organ and tissue donation clinical concepts and NJ legal requirements.

Self-Paced Online Course

Complete on-demand at your own pace, 24/7, from any device.

Quick Summary: New Jersey Organ & Tissue Donation CE

  • Credit Hours: 1 contact hour (satisfies N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 one-time requirement)
  • Certificate: Instant download immediately upon completion
  • Format: 100% online self-paced course with required post-test
  • Subscription: No subscription required — one-time purchase, lifetime compliance
  • Who Must Complete: All NJ-licensed RNs and LPNs who did not receive organ donation training in their nursing curriculum

Understanding New Jersey's Organ and Tissue Donation Training Requirement

New Jersey's organ and tissue donation training requirement was established to ensure nurses can effectively support patients and families through the donation process while understanding the clinical, ethical, and legal aspects of organ recovery. The mandate applies to all professional nurses licensed under the New Jersey Board of Nursing who were not trained on this topic in their nursing education program.

What N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 Requires

New Jersey Revised Statutes § 45:11-26.1 establishes specific requirements for professional nurse training on organ and tissue donation:

§ 45:11-26.1(a): Nursing Curriculum Requirement

The curriculum in each educational program of professional nursing in New Jersey shall include instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery designed to address clinical aspects of the donation and recovery process and the rights of living organ donors.

§ 45:11-26.1(d)(1): Relicensure Requirement for Previously Licensed Nurses

A licensed professional nurse licensed to practice nursing in New Jersey prior to the effective date of this act, who was not required to receive and did not receive instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery as part of their nursing program curriculum, shall be required, as a condition of relicensure, to document completion of such training to the satisfaction of the board. The training may be completed through an online, one credit hour course developed by or for the organ procurement organizations and approved by the board.

§ 45:11-26.1(c): Continuing Education Credit

A nursing program which includes instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery in its curricula shall offer such training for continuing education credit.

Why This Requirement Matters

In New Jersey, nearly 4,000 residents are currently on the waiting list for organ transplants. The New Jersey Sharing Network reported that 2024 was a record-breaking year with 297 organ donors leading to 743 successful transplants—the highest numbers in NJ history. Despite this progress, 13 people die each day nationally while waiting for an organ transplant. Nurses play a critical role in identifying potential donors, supporting families through difficult decisions, and ensuring the donation process honors both the donor's wishes and legal requirements.

What Is Organ and Tissue Donation in Healthcare?

Organ and tissue donation is the process by which organs and tissues are recovered from a deceased or living donor and transplanted into recipients whose own organs have failed. A single organ and tissue donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance 75 others through tissue donation.

  • Organ donation includes kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas, intestines, and vascularized composite allografts (hands and face). Organs must be transplanted quickly after recovery and require precise matching between donor and recipient.
  • Tissue donation includes corneas, skin, heart valves, bone, veins, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Tissues can be stored in tissue banks until a suitable recipient is identified, and matching criteria are less strict—for corneal donation, donors are universal.

Nurses are uniquely positioned at the bedside to identify potential donors, coordinate with Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), support grieving families, and advocate for patients' documented donation wishes.

Key Concepts Covered in This Course

This NJ Board-compliant training addresses all required content areas under N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1:

  • Organ and tissue recovery processes — Understanding retrieval timing, preservation techniques, and clinical coordination
  • Donor types — Living donors vs. deceased donors, including donation after brain death and donation after circulatory death (DCD)
  • Eligibility criteria — Medical screening, contraindications, and the evolving standards for donor suitability
  • Death determination — Brain death criteria, circulatory death protocols, and legal declaration requirements
  • Organ preservation — Rapid cooling, flushing, and transport considerations for successful transplantation
  • Rights of living donors — New Jersey protections against coercion, informed consent requirements, and employer discrimination safeguards
  • Nursing roles and responsibilities — Donor identification, OPO collaboration, family support, hemodynamic management, and ethical advocacy
  • Barriers to donation — Addressing myths, cultural considerations, and system-level challenges
  • New Jersey Sharing Network — Working with the state's designated OPO

Note: This course is designed to satisfy the organ and tissue donation training requirement. New Jersey nurses have additional CE requirements including 30 total hours per renewal cycle with 1 hour on prescription opioid drugs. Check with the NJ Board of Nursing for complete renewal requirements.

100% NJ Board of Nursing Compliance Guaranteed

This course is the definitive solution to satisfy the mandatory 1-hour Organ and Tissue Donation Training requirement for all NJ-licensed nurses.

We Meet All N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 Standards:

1. Full Content Compliance: This course covers all required topics including clinical aspects of donation and recovery and the rights of living organ donors as mandated by § 45:11-26.1(a).

2. Approved Provider Status: Renew Now CE is an ANCC Accredited Provider (P0557) and approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The NJ Board accepts courses approved through ANCC-accredited providers.

3. Required Documentation: This course includes a mandatory post-test and provides an instant Certificate of Completion containing all data points required for your NJ Board audit file.

4. One Credit Hour Format: Per § 45:11-26.1(d)(1), the training may be completed through an online, one credit hour course—exactly what this course provides.


Renew Now CE is an accredited provider through the American Nurse Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) (Provider P0557)

Need to complete other NJ requirements? Check out our full course catalog for NJ opioid CE, end-of-life care, and other state-mandated training.

New Jersey Organ Donation Training Requirements at a Glance

Hours Required: 1 hour (one-time requirement)
Who Must Complete: RNs and LPNs who did not receive this training in nursing school
Legal Authority: N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1; NJ Hero Act
Regulating Agency: New Jersey Board of Nursing
State OPO: New Jersey Sharing Network (NJSN)
Content Focus: Clinical aspects of donation/recovery + rights of living donors

What's Included

Post-test Assessment

Required assessment to evaluate knowledge acquisition on organ donation clinical concepts and NJ legal requirements.

Self-Paced Course

Complete on-demand at your own pace, 24/7, from any device.

Instant Certificate

Official Certificate of Completion available immediately upon passing, formatted for NJ Board submission.

Learning Objectives

  • ✓ Understand the recovery processes, donor types, eligibility criteria, death determination, and organ preservation
  • ✓ Recognize the rights and protections of living donors in New Jersey, including how to support informed consent, respect autonomy, and advocate for donors throughout the donation process
  • ✓ Identify strategies to overcome barriers to donation through educating and supporting patients, families, and healthcare teams, while ensuring ethical, equitable, and legally compliant practices

Frequently Asked Questions: New Jersey Organ Donation Training

How many hours of organ donation training does New Jersey require?

New Jersey requires 1 hour of organ and tissue donation training as a one-time requirement for nurses who did not receive this instruction in their nursing education program. This is established under N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1. Once completed, you do not need to repeat this specific training for future renewals.

Is this course guaranteed to be compliant for my New Jersey nursing license renewal?

Yes, 100% NJ Board compliant. Renew Now CE is an ANCC Accredited Provider (P0557). The New Jersey Board of Nursing accepts courses approved through ANCC-accredited providers. The course meets the exact content standards outlined in N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1, including clinical aspects of donation and the rights of living donors.

Which New Jersey healthcare professionals must complete organ donation training?

All registered professional nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) licensed in New Jersey who did not receive organ and tissue donation instruction as part of their nursing program curriculum must complete this training as a condition of relicensure. Nurses who graduated from NJ nursing programs after the law's effective date should have received this training in their curriculum.

How quickly can I get my certificate?

Instantly. Once you complete the 1-hour training and pass the post-test, your Official Certificate of Completion is immediately available for download. The course is self-paced, so you can start and finish today.

Is this a one-time requirement or do I need to complete it every renewal cycle?

One-time requirement. Unlike other NJ mandates (such as the annual opioid CE), organ donation training is required only once. After completing this course and documenting it with the Board, you have satisfied this requirement permanently.

What law requires New Jersey organ donation training for nurses?

New Jersey organ donation training is mandated under N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1, part of the NJ Hero Act. The statute requires the New Jersey Board of Nursing, in collaboration with federally designated organ procurement organizations, to prescribe requirements for professional nurse training on organ and tissue donation and recovery.

What is the New Jersey Sharing Network?

The New Jersey Sharing Network (NJSN) is the state's federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). NJSN coordinates organ and tissue donation throughout New Jersey, working with hospitals, families, and healthcare teams to facilitate the donation process. In 2024, NJSN facilitated 743 organ transplants from 297 donors—a record for the state.

Does Renew Now CE require a subscription?

No subscriptions, ever. You pay one price for this course with no monthly memberships or hidden fees. Purchase once, complete at your pace, get your certificate instantly, and satisfy this requirement permanently.

Can I get a receipt for employer CE reimbursement?

Yes. We provide a detailed, itemized receipt immediately after purchase containing your name, course name, completion date, and total cost—everything needed for your employer's reimbursement process.

Course Content Overview

This comprehensive course covers all clinical and legal aspects required by N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1:

  • Introduction to Organ and Tissue Donation — National statistics, NJ waiting list data, and the role of the New Jersey Sharing Network
  • Organ vs. Tissue Donation — Types of organs and tissues that can be donated, matching processes, and storage considerations
  • Donor Types — Living donors (kidney, partial liver, lung) and deceased donors (brain death vs. circulatory death criteria)
  • Death Determination — Brain death diagnosis (persistent coma, absent brainstem reflexes, apnea) and donation after circulatory death (DCD) protocols
  • Organ Preservation — Retrieval timing, rapid cooling, flushing techniques, and transport for successful transplantation
  • Donor Eligibility — Medical screening criteria, contraindications, and evolving standards including the HOPE Act for HIV-positive donors
  • Role of the Nurse — Donor identification, OPO notification, interprofessional collaboration, family support, hemodynamic monitoring, and ethical advocacy
  • Rights of Living Donors — New Jersey protections under state law, informed consent requirements, protection against coercion, and employer discrimination safeguards
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations — Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and compliance with the National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) and Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
  • Barriers and Advocacy — Addressing myths, cultural considerations, system-level challenges, and strategies for nurse-led education

Course Features

⭐ Mobile-Friendly Platform
⭐ Save Progress Feature
⭐ Instant Certificate
⭐ ANCC Accredited (P0557)
⭐ NJ Board Approved
⭐ Self-Paced / On-Demand
⭐ One-Time Requirement Satisfied

New Jersey Board of Nursing Compliance Details

Legal Authority: N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 (Requirements for professional nurse training relative to organ, tissue donation, and recovery), enacted as part of the NJ Hero Act.

Accreditation: Renew Now CE is nationally accredited by the ANCC (Provider P0557). The New Jersey Board of Nursing accepts courses approved through ANCC-accredited providers.

Format Compliance: Per § 45:11-26.1(d)(1), training may be completed through an online, one credit hour course. This course is delivered in a self-paced online format with required post-test assessment.

Content Compliance: Course content addresses clinical aspects of donation and recovery and the rights of living organ donors as specified in § 45:11-26.1(a).

Course Details

Release Date

January 1, 2026

Last Reviewed

January 28, 2026

Expiration

December 31, 2028

Complete Your New Jersey Organ Donation Training Today

Satisfy your one-time N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 requirement and gain the knowledge to support organ and tissue donation in your practice.

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Legal References: New Jersey organ and tissue donation training requirement established by N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.1 (NJ Hero Act). Additional resources: New Jersey Sharing Network.

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