NJ A2803

Out-of-state healthcare professionals licensed in states requiring both state and federal criminal background checks may practice in New Jersey for up to one year while their licensure application is pending, covering physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other practitioners

Licensing boards must check the National Practitioner Data Bank before granting provisional authorization and maintain continuous monitoring; practitioners must immediately notify the Division of Consumer Affairs if their license in any other state is suspended, revoked, or subject to disciplinary action

Recent graduates of accredited healthcare training programs may receive temporary licenses to practice as physician assistants, professional nurses, practical nurses, pharmacists, respiratory care practitioners, licensed social workers, or associate counselors for up to six months post-graduation while awaiting final licensure

Temporary graduate licensees must practice under appropriate supervision in licensed acute care facilities, complete criminal background checks, and comply with scope of practice requirements; certain restrictions apply, such as physician assistant graduates cannot prescribe controlled substances

Alcohol and drug counselor interns may complete supervised work experience requirements via telemedicine and telehealth after meeting specific in-person training thresholds, and failure to report disciplinary action in other states carries a $500 per day civil penalty