A 4202 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2024
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Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action May 2, 2024
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May 2, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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