§ 45:11-47 — Certification requirements

8. a. The New Jersey Board of Nursing may issue a certification as an advanced practice nurse to an applicant who fulfills the following requirements: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Is a registered professional nurse; (4) Has successfully completed an educational program, including pharmacology, approved by the board; and (5) Has passed a written examination approved by the board. b. In addition to the requirements of subsection a. of this section, an applicant for renewal of a certification as an advanced practice nurse shall present satisfactory evidence that, in the period since the certification was issued or last renewed, all continuing education requirements have been completed as required by regulations adopted by the board. c. The board may accept, in lieu of the written examination required by paragraph (5) of subsection a. of this section, proof that an applicant for certification holds a current certification in a state which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this State. 1991,c.377,s.8; amended 1999, c.85, s.6.