Mar 30, 2026 | Events
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed legislation removing longstanding practice restrictions for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs). The new law permanently grants qualified APNs independent authority to provide primary and behavioral health care and allows them to prescribe medications without entering into a joint protocol with a collaborating physician. Read full press release HERE.
Feb 2, 2026 | Events
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is offering up to $50,000 in student loan relief to nursing professionals teaching at eligible New Jersey institutions through its Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program. The initiative supports nursing educators while helping address the state’s nursing shortage and strengthen New Jersey’s health care workforce. The application period for the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program is open now through March 2, 2026. To learn more and apply, visit: www.hesaa.org/Pages/NFLRP.aspx.
Read full press release HERE.
Dec 17, 2025 | Events
Cooper University Health Care’s Nurse Residency Program has earned Accreditation with Distinction through the ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). This recognition highlights the program’s strong support and training that help new nurses confidently transition into their professional nursing careers. Read the full new release HERE.
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
