New Jersey LPN license renewal requirements
What New Jersey Board of Nursing requires licensed practical nurses to complete for license renewal — total hours, the topics that are specifically mandated, and how often each one comes due.
Renewal at a glance
How to renew your New Jersey LPN license
- Confirm your renewal date
Check the expiration date on your New Jersey LPN license and begin before the board deadline.
- Complete the required education
Complete 30 contact hours every 2 years, including any mandated subjects listed below.
- Keep your completion records
Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.
- Renew through the official board
Submit your renewal through New Jersey Board of Nursing and confirm that your renewed license is active.
The direct link to the official New Jersey source is free with an account.
Mandated topics
The full breakdown is free with an account
New Jersey mandates 2 specific subjects. A free account shows which subjects they are, the hours earmarked for each, and how often each comes due — including the ones due only every second or third renewal, which are exactly what gets missed.
Quick answers
New Jersey LPN renewal questions
How many CE hours are required for New Jersey LPN renewal?
New Jersey requires 30 contact hours every 2 years for this license.
How often does a New Jersey LPN license renew?
The published renewal cycle is 2 years. Confirm your individual expiration date with New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?
Use the official source from New Jersey Board of Nursing. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.
Source & verification
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