New Jersey Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Agreement Templates

New Jersey nurse practitioner collaboration is documented through a written joint protocol when an APN prescribes or orders medications or devices. The New Jersey Board of Nursing regulations require the joint protocol to be written, signed by both the APN and physician, maintained at every office where the APN practices, updated as practice details change, and reviewed at least annually.

For drafting, start with the New Jersey rule text and compare the protocol against the categories required by N.J.A.C. 13:37-8.1(c), including practice nature, patient population, settings, medication categories, refill terms, record-review frequency and methodology, direct communication arrangements, emergency medication procedures, and reference materials.

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Example Joint Protocol

This public example is linked from the Single Aim 50-state template guide as a practical New Jersey joint protocol reference. The example is available here.

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When using any template or example, check it against current New Jersey law and the APN's exact practice. New Jersey statutes require APN prescribing or ordering of medications and devices to follow standing orders or joint protocols developed with the collaborating physician, and require the physician to be present or readily available through electronic communication for the prescribing/order context.¹

Citations
1. N.J.S.A. 45:11-49(b)-(c); N.J.A.C. 13:37-8.1; N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.9.
2. Single Aim 50-State Template Guide, New Jersey section.

Yes, New Jersey requires APNs who prescribe or order medications or devices to use a written joint protocol with a collaborating physician. The protocol must be signed, kept at every office where the APN practices, updated as practice details change, and reviewed at least annually. N.J.A.C. 13:37-8.1