Start here for NJ Nursing info: Board of Nsg, Schools, NCLEX scores, License info

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this board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in new jersey. the board certifies advance practice nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides. the board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates. the board certifies sexual assualt forensic nurse-certified and massage, bodywork and somatic therapists.

rules

statutes and regulations

may 1, 2006 - continuing education requirements

seven step decision making model: algorithm for determining scope of nursing practice

licensure

licensure by examination

[rn and lpn] application packet nclex
[ncs pearson vue]
(rn and lpn) application packet graduates of foreign nursing programsrequires the cgfns credentials evaluation service (ces) full education course-by-course report for initial licensure. ces report generally takes from 6 to 8 weeks after receipt of all documentation and fees.

quick overview:

start here: a primer for all that wish to work in the us

# attempts to take nclex exam for nj license:

an applicant who fails to pass three consecutive licensing examinations shall submit to the board, prior to the fourth licensing examination, proof of successful completion of a remediation course, consisting of 30 hours and conducted by a qualified instructor within the meaning of n.j.a.c. 13:37-1.10. the remediation course shall be completed within one year prior to taking the fourth examination. an applicant who fails the fourth examination may retake the examination two more times before being required to take the remediation course again.
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nursing/nurselaws.pdf

licensure by endorsement (transfering license from another state)