Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.
This bill prohibits unlicensed individuals from using the title "Nurse" or the abbreviations "R.N." or "A.P.N." without holding a valid nursing license. It amends existing New Jersey nursing laws (P.L.1947, c.262 and P.L.1991, c.377) to explicitly include these titles in the list of terms restricted to licensed registered nurses, practical nurses, or certified advanced practice nurses. The law aims to prevent public confusion by ensuring only qualified professionals can represent themselves as nurses, protecting patients from misleading claims about healthcare providers' credentials. This change applies to all individuals and businesses in New Jersey using such titles in any context.
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Introduction
May 2024
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Governor
Introduced May 2, 2024
Last action May 2, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
NM
Nancy Muñoz
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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