N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-43.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:39-43.9 - Equivalency for nurse aides registered in other states

(a) A nurse aide certificate received in another state or territory of the United States may be entered on the registry, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The Department receives documentation from the state's or U.S. territory's registry that such nurse aide has completed a training and competency evaluation program at least equal to that required in New Jersey;

2. The nurse aide has not been convicted of any crimes and has no documented findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property on the registry; and

3. The nurse aide complies with the requirements for a criminal background investigation as required by N.J.A.C. 8:43I.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-43.9