If you hold a New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license, the Board of Nursing requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle. The 30 hours must include 1 hour on prescription opioids and 2 hours on end-of-life care, plus a one-time 1-hour organ and tissue donation course. APNs authorized to prescribe must complete a one-time 6 hours in controlled-substance pharmacology. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours each biennial renewal cycle.
1 opioid hour
Prescription opioid drugs and alternatives to opioids.
2 end-of-life hours
End-of-life care within the 30-hour total.
Prescriber pharmacology (one-time)
6 one-time controlled-substance pharmacology hours for prescribers.
How many CE hours New Jersey nurse practitioners need
New Jersey requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years for APNs.
Opioid, end-of-life, and pharmacology requirements
- Opioids: 1 hour per cycle.
- End-of-life care: 2 hours per cycle.
- Organ & tissue donation: one-time 1 hour.
- Controlled-substance pharmacology: one-time 6 hours for prescribers; DEA registrants add a one-time 8-hour SUD course.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Jersey APN licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 30 hours, including the opioid and end-of-life requirements, before your renewal deadline.
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View pricingNew Jersey Nurse Practitioners (NP/APRN) CME at a glance
- Prescription Opioid Drugs1 hr
1 hour on prescription opioids, alternatives to opioids for pain, and the risks of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
- End-of-Life Care2 hrs
2 of the 30 hours must relate to end-of-life care.
- Organ & Tissue Donation1 hr · one time
A one-time 1-contact-hour course on organ and tissue donation and recovery.
- Controlled-Substance Pharmacology (Prescribers)6 hrs · one time
APNs authorized to prescribe must complete a one-time 6 hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances (pharmacologic therapy, addiction prevention/management, responsible opioid prescribing).
- Substance Use Disorder (DEA registrants)8 hrs · one time
DEA-registered practitioners must complete a one-time 8-hour course on treating patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Always confirm with your licensing board
New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years. The 30 hours must include 1 hour on prescription opioids (alternatives to opioids, and the risks of abuse, addiction, and diversion) and 2 hours related to end-of-life care, plus a one-time 1-hour course on organ and tissue donation and recovery. APNs authorized to prescribe must complete a one-time 6 hours in pharmacology related to controlled substances. DEA-registered practitioners also have a one-time 8-hour substance-use-disorder requirement.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New Jersey Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: New Jersey Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
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whiteglovenlc.comNew Jersey Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New Jersey nurse practitioners need?
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30 contact hours every two years.
Does New Jersey require opioid CE for APNs?
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Yes — 1 hour on prescription opioid drugs and alternatives to opioids each cycle, plus a one-time 6-hour controlled-substance pharmacology course for prescribers.
Is end-of-life care CE required in New Jersey?
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Yes — 2 of the 30 hours must relate to end-of-life care.
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