APN lisenced in PA can I work in NJ?

U.S.A. New Jersey

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Hello,

I am having trouble finding this information via the internet. I am licensed as an APN in Pennsylvania and have an interview for a job in NJ. This would be my first APN job. I am already licensed as an RN in NJ. Can I work or start working in NJ as an APN if I don't currently hold an active APN NJ license? What are the time restrictions ?

I am aware the process with NJ can take a long time. Any advice or direction would be helpful.

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Specializes in Pain, critical care, administration, med.

You have to have a NJ APN license.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

NJ does not recognize licenses from other states unlike a drivers license.

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So then there isn't really a point to the interview unless they are willing to wait?

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Advanced Practice Nurse FACTS:

Certification via the New Jersey Board of Nursing is required to be an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey. N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1 (a) Any nurse who wishes to practice as a nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist, or present, call or represent himself or herself as a nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist must be certified by the Board.

On November 1, 1999, Advanced Practice Nurse became the title in New Jersey for Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Advanced Practice Nurses may sign their credentialing as R. N., A.P.N. Presently, there are almost 4,000 Certified Advanced Practice Nurses in 17 specialties.

An A.P.N. in New Jersey has prescriptive authority and is required to have a joint protocol with a collaborating physician who is licensed in New Jersey, prior to prescribing any medication or medical device.

Prior to requesting an Application to become an A.P.N., C.

Each applicant should read all applicable regulations regarding becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse in New Jersey as found in N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1 et. seq. Please note that presently, New Jersey certifies clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners and master's prepared certified registered nurse anesthetists as Advanced Practice Nurses. The regulations are located on the Board's Web site at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/laws/nursingregs.pdf, Subchapter 7.

Call interviewer and see if they understand you only have PA APN but are willing to start NJ process TODAY if they are willing to wait. Many facilities will wait for APN license and then will have to get you credentialed with various insurances -another 3-6mo process. Best wishes going forward!

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