New Jersey Nursing Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

To maintain your nursing license in New Jersey, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. At Elite CEU, we offer accredited, fully online CE courses—including the state-mandated opioid education—so you can meet all requirements with ease and flexibility.

All courses include instant access to your certificate of completion and are accepted by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

✅ Total Hours Required:

30 Contact Hours per 2-year renewal cycle

📋 Specific Topic Requirements:

Required Topic	Hours
Prescription Opioid Use & Misuse	1 Hour

💡 The opioid education requirement is included within the total 30 CE hours.