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ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER) License in New Jersey

Quick Answer

To obtain a ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER) in New Jersey, review the requirements from Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Board of Nursing.

Requirements

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER) license in New Jersey

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Education
Degree required
Exam
Third-party exam required
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Veterans Benefits
N/A - Not displayed

Licensing Agency

Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Board of Nursing

Website 9735046503 Email

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER) Salary in New Jersey

Entry Level

$65,130

Median

$149,620

Experienced

$173,320

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.

How to Get Licensed

Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER) in New Jersey.

  1. 1

    Complete Education Requirements

    Degree required

  2. 2

    Pass the Required Exam

    Third-party exam required

  3. 3

    Submit Your Application

    File your application with the licensing agency.

  4. 4

    Receive Your License

    Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.

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