New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 11-46

b. No person shall assume, represent himself as, or use the title or designation advanced practice nurse or the abbreviation “A.P.N.” or any other title or designation which indicates or implies that he is an advanced practice nurse unless certified pursuant to section 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c. 377 (C.45:11-47 or 45:11-48).

c. Whenever the titles or designations “nurse practitioner,” “clinical nurse specialist” or “nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist” occur or any reference is made thereto in any law, contract or document, the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the title or designation “advanced practice nurse.”