Is the CDS course required if you've been an NP for many years in another state? I have had so much difficulty confirming with the NJ board of nursing that I even need to take this CDS course since i've been a NP since 2009 in NY prescribing controlled substances. I still haven't heard back from them but need to take the course ASAP. Does anyone know of any other places to take this CDS course that appears to be required for the NJ NP license? The only places I found that offer it are Rutgers (March class is full) and Monmouth but thats not till May. Anyone know anywhere else in NY, PA, anywhere??