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NJ S3766
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Board of Nursing must establish a Nursing Scribe Program in conjunction with board-approved nursing schools to grant academic credit to students completing a nurse scribe course.
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Required curriculum includes training in electronic medical records documentation, unit workflows, medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, and medical billing, coding, and reimbursement principles.
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Students must complete practicum hours providing nurse scribe services, defined as documentation assistance to licensed nurses regarding patient encounters.
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The program aims to grow the nursing workforce by giving students hands-on experience while reducing administrative burdens on practicing nurses.
Legislative Description
Requires New Jersey Board of Nursing to establish Nursing Scribe Program.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/5/2026