N.J.S.A. 45:11-26.5 — Continuing medical education credits, New Jersey Board of Nursing, study of menopause.

45:11-26.5 Continuing medical education credits, New Jersey Board of Nursing, study of menopause. 2. a. As used in this section: �Menopause� means the biological process during which a woman�s hormone levels change, the woman permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period. �Menopause� shall include the period known as �perimenopause,� during which the body makes the transition into menopause. b. The New Jersey Board of Nursing shall: (1) require that the number of credits of continuing education required for nurses, as a condition of license renewal, include up to three optional credits of educational programs or topics concerning menopause; (2) track participation consistent with paragraph (1) of this subsection; and (3) adopt rules and regulations if necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). c. The optional credits of educational programs and topics concerning menopause established in this section may include information on the physiological and psychological aspects of menopause; available treatments, including hormone therapy and alternative options; health risks associated with menopause, such as cardiovascular health, osteoporosis, and mental health; best practices for screening, diagnosis, and management of menopause-related conditions; and patient communication strategies for discussing menopause and women�s health issues. d. The optional credits under this section shall be made available through a variety of formats to ensure accessibility for all nurses, including online courses, webinars, workshops, and in-person seminars. These options shall permit nurses to complete the educational programs or topics concerning menopause at their own pace and according to their schedules. e. Nurses who choose to complete the menopause and women�s health education programs shall receive continuing education credits toward their required continuing education credits for license renewal. These credits shall count toward the total continuing education hours required. f. Nothing in this section shall prevent a nurse from completing additional continuing education credits of educational programs or topics concerning menopause for satisfaction of their continuing education requirements. L.2025, c.175, s.2.

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