Jun 3, 2025 | Events
We are pleased to share that the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN) was honored with the 2025 Excellence in Innovation by a Center Award from the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers on June 3, 2025 during the forum’s annual conference in Philadelphia, PA. This national honor reflects NJCCN’s dedication to advancing New Jersey’s nursing workforce with innovative initiatives, including:
• Statewide acute care nurse residency programs
• Advanced Practice Provider transition into practice programs
• Newly launched Long-Term Care Residency Program
• Research on LPNs in acute care
We are proud to be recognized nationally and remain committed to shaping the future of nursing in New Jersey and being the dominant voice on nursing workforce solutions for New Jersey residents.
May 6, 2025 | Events
Happy Nurses Week from NJCCN! Thank you for all you do 365 days of the year!
Apr 3, 2025 | Events
ATTENTION NEW JERSEY NURSE FACULTY
The Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program is open through April 30, 2025. This program provides New Jersey nursing faculty with up to $50,000 in loan redemption. The criteria can be found at www.hesaa.org/Pages/NFLRP.aspx/. Read HESAA’s press release for more information: PRESS RELEASE
Feb 26, 2025 | Events
NJCCN received its 6th Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) to continue the statewide Acute Care RN Residency Collaborative. This grant will include a nurse residency program for school nurses.
Feb 18, 2025 | Events
CGFNS 2024 Nursing Migration Report shows annual migration remained steady in 2024 as healthcare systems continue to look to foreign-educated nurses to address staffing shortage. Uncertain outlook for 2025 as new immigration policies are implemented. The new release can be found HERE.
Jan 8, 2025 | Events
The 2025 New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report is now available. We projected that New Jersey would have a shortage of nurses; however, the pandemic has accelerated the rate of retirements across settings along with an aging workforce. To access all the essential information about New Jersey’s nursing workforce, click HERE to view the full report.
