Welcome to the Web site of the Board of Nursing.

This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey. The board certifies advanced practice nurses and certified homemaker-home health aides. The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates. The board certifies sexual assault forensic nurse-certified and massage, bodywork and somatic therapists. Inquiries or complaints may be forwarded to Mr. George Hebert, Executive Director, New Jersey Board of Nursing, PO Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101, (973) 504-6430.

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Renewal Advisory: Nurses whose licenses expire on May 31, 2012, and who renew their licenses as ?inactive? or select ?inactive? in error, hold valid licenses and are eligible to work through May 31, 2012. Facilities may request that such nurses produce their licenses showing their eligibility to work during the period June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2012. Facilities may also contact the Board of Nursing directly at (973) 504-6430 or (973) 273-8001 for further information.

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