New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner Collaboration
How often must an NP and collaborating physician meet in New Jersey?
Chris Turitzin
Updated
May 8, 2026
New Jersey does not require a specific meeting frequency between an NP (Advanced Practice Nurse) and a collaborating physician. Collaboration is defined in regulation as an ongoing process rather than a set schedule1. Accordingly, the law does not prescribe monthly or quarterly meetings; practices should set appropriate touchpoints through their joint protocol.
That said, the joint protocol governing prescriptive authority must be reviewed, updated, and signed at least annually2. The protocol also must outline how the APN and physician will maintain direct communication and specify the frequency and methodology for periodic review of patient records to ensure accessibility and availability3.
Citations
- N.J. Administrative Code §13:37-8.1(a)
- N.J. Statutes §45:11-49(b)(6)
- N.J. Administrative Code §13:37-8.1(c)(1–11)
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