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How many nurse practitioners can a physician supervise in New Jersey?
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How many nurse practitioners can a physician supervise in New Jersey?

Chris Turitzin
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Updated
May 8, 2026

A physician may supervise any number of nurse practitioners in New Jersey. The state does not impose a maximum cap; collaboration is defined as an ongoing practice relationship between an APN and a physician1. For prescribing, APNs must have a written joint protocol with a collaborating physician2.

Because the regulations focus on collaboration rather than numeric limits, ensure your joint protocol is maintained at each practice site and reviewed at least annually3, and that it addresses required elements such as direct communication methods and periodic record review4. This framework supports safe practice without restricting the number of APN supervisees1.

Citations

  1. N.J. Administrative Code §13:37-8.1 (a)
  2. N.J. Statutes §45:11-49 (b)(1)
  3. N.J. Administrative Code §13:37-8.1 (b)(1-5)
  4. N.J. Administrative Code §13:37-8.1 (c)(1-11)
Chris Turitzin
Chris, founded Single Aim Health in 2024 to provide clinicians, especially NPs and PAs, with essential services for launching and growing their practices. A Stanford graduate in Product Design, Chris co-founded Momentus Media, which was acquired by Facebook, and worked as a Product Manager there. He later gained expertise in digital health through leadership roles at Bicycle Health, Virta Health, and founding Wink Health. Now, he is using his experience to help clinicians through Single Aim Health.
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