Nurse License Requirements in New Jersey
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: New Jersey Board of Nursing
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
New Jersey Board of Nursing, under the Division of Consumer Affairs, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. New Jersey is NOT a Nurse Licensure Compact member state; a New Jersey-specific license is required. Biennial renewal with continuing education.