N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-7.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 13:37-7.2 - Educational requirements for certification

(a) An applicant for certification as an advanced practice nurse shall possess:

1. A masters or doctoral degree in nursing from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or

2. A masters or doctoral degree in nursing and shall have completed a post-masters or post-doctoral program that focuses on an advanced practice nursing specialty from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

(b) Each applicant shall have successfully completed at least 39 hours in pharmacology during the education program referred to in (a) above.

(c) In addition to the requirements of (a) and (c) above, an applicant shall have completed six contact hours in pharmacology related to controlled dangerous substances, including the topics set forth at (d) below, presented by:

1. An organization that has been approved by a credentialing agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies; or

2. A college or university licensed by either the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education or an agency of another state with requirements substantially similar to the requirements of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

(d) The six contact hours required by (c) above shall include:

1. Pharmacologic therapy;

2. Addiction prevention and management; and

3. Issues concerning opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-7.2

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1096(a), effective 5/1/2017

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1689(a), effective 6/19/2017

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 906(a), effective 2/20/2018

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 896(a), effective 4/20/2020

Administrative Change, 52 N.J.R. 1274(b).

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 937(a), effective 5/17/2021