An evaluation of NJCCN’s Acute Care Nurse Residency Program Collaborative, involving cohorts that began in 2022-2023, reported an impressive 89% one-year retention rate. The collaborative remains closely aligned with the national Vizient, Inc. benchmarks, continually improving nurse residents’ competence and confidence.
Exciting News! A Recruitment and Retention Toolkit was just released by the Future of Nursing – Campaign for Action , AARP Foundation, AARP and RWJF. NJCCN’s Nurse Residency Program was considered an exemplar for this toolkit. This toolkit has valuable information and a great resource.
We are excited to announce that the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey has been officially published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation! This comprehensive survey provides valuable insights into the current state of the nursing workforce. The findings are essential for policymakers, educators, and healthcare leaders as they work to shape the future of nursing. Click HERE to read the full survey. For New Jersey-specific data, click HERE view NJCCN’s current Nursing Data & Analysis Report
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) conducted a study on the challenges facing nurse leaders nationwide since July 2020. To review top concerns in the nursing workforce in New Jersey and nationally, visit https://www.aonl.org/resources/nursing-leadership-survey.
Read the latest review by the Global Nursing Workforce Centre (International Council of Nurses (ICN) and TruMerit™) that examines key literature on the nursing education pipeline from 2014-2025. This review focuses on three crucial areas: recruitment and retention, nursing student attrition, and nursing educator shortages. Understanding these topics is vital for shaping the future of health workforce development and distribution. Click HERE for the full report.
NJCCN and Rutgers University School of Nursing (RUSON; Newark/New Brunswick) have received a GAINS grant from the NJDOL to help nurses obtain their school nurse certificates. Only 20 spots are available! Direct your questions to Dr. Grano at .
Click HERE to view the criteria for this program. – Deadline April 1, 2025
