New Jersey LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in New Jersey you need to satisfy the New Jersey Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What New Jersey requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyNew Jersey Board of Nursing

LPNs must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education from approved providers during the two-year period preceding each biennial active-license renewal (same total as RNs in NJ). At least 1 of those hours must address prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for pain management and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. Inactive-status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement. (Per N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.3; additional one-time/topic-specific hours such as organ donation may apply per statute.)

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New Jersey LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the New Jersey Board of Nursing before purchasing.

New Jersey LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in New Jersey?

New Jersey requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. LPNs must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education from approved providers during the two-year period preceding each biennial active-license renewal (same total as RNs in NJ). At least 1 of those hours must address prescription opioid drugs, including alternatives to opioids for pain management and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. Inactive-status licensees are exempt from the CE requirement. (Per N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.3; additional one-time/topic-specific hours such as organ donation may apply per statute.)

Do online LPN CE courses count in New Jersey?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my New Jersey LPN CE?

New Jersey generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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