Requirements from board of nursing in NJ to work as an LPN

Nov 08, 2006 10:18 PM

by lpn4nowrn409

Does anyone know why New Jersey board nursing does not recognize completion of a professional nursing program as an equivalent or substitued qualification for practical nursing education requirement?

**NRSKarenRN** · Nov 09, 2006, 06:30 AM

Re: Requirements from board of nursing in NJ to work as an LPN

As in PA, BON views the programs as 2 distinct levels of education and scope of practice with LPN role not taught in RN program; concern one might practice outside LPN scope of practice.

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Requirements from board of nursing in NJ to work as an LPN

Requirements from board of nursing in NJ to work as an LPN

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