N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:37-7.7 - Biennial certificate renewal; certificate suspension; reinstatement of suspended certificate; inactive status; return from inactive status

(a) All certificates for advanced practice nurses shall be issued for a two-year certification period that coincides with the advanced practice nurse's registered professional nurse licensure renewal period. An advanced practice nurse who seeks renewal of the certificate shall submit a renewal application, proof that the applicant is currently certified by a national certifying agency that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, and the renewal fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5 prior to the expiration date of the certificate. An advanced practice nurse who is certified prior to June 16, 2008, shall not have to show that he or she is certified by a national certifying agency.

(b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each advanced practice nurse, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of his or her certificate. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew.

(c) If an advanced practice nurse does not renew the certificate prior to its expiration date, the advanced practice nurse may renew the certificate within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a renewal application, proof that the applicant is currently certified by a national certifying agency that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a renewal fee, and a late fee, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5.

(d) A certificate that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration shall be automatically suspended. An individual who continues to practice with a suspended certificate shall be deemed to be engaged in unlicensed practice.

(e) An advanced practice nurse whose certificate has been automatically suspended for five years or less for nonpayment of a biennial renewal fee pursuant to (c) above may be reinstated by the Board upon completion of the following:

1. Payment of the reinstatement fee and all past delinquent biennial renewal fees pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5;

2. Completion of the continuing education units required under N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.8 for each biennial registration period for which the advanced practice nurse was suspended; and

3. Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period the certificate was suspended, including the name, address, and telephone number of each employer.

(f) An advanced practice nurse whose certificate has been automatically suspended for failure to renew for more than five years who wishes to have his or her certificate reinstated shall reapply for certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1. The applicant shall fulfill all of the initial licensure requirements, including retaking the examination required by N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1(d)3. An applicant reapplying for certification shall not be required to meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.2(b).

(g) Renewal applications shall provide the advanced practice nurse with the option of either active or inactive status. An advanced practice nurse electing inactive status shall pay the inactive certificate fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5 and shall not practice as an advanced practice nurse.

(h) An advanced practice nurse who elected inactive status and has been on inactive status for five years or less may be reinstated by the Board upon completion of the following:

1. Payment of the active status fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:37-5.5;

2. The completion of the continuing education units required for each biennial registration period for which the advanced practice nurse was on inactive status; and

3. Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period the advanced practice nurse was on inactive status, including the name, address, and telephone number of each employer.

(i) An advanced practice nurse who has been on inactive status for more than five years who wishes to return to practice shall reapply for certification pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1. The applicant shall fulfill all of the initial licensure requirements, including retaking the examination required by N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1(d)3. An applicant reapplying for certification shall not be required to meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.2(b).

(j) An advanced practice nurse who was initially certified by the Board in an area of practice that was approved by the Board prior to June 16, 2008 shall be permitted to renew certification for that practice.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-7.7

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1096(a), effective 5/1/2017