Leading nursing organizations across New Jersey stand together in support of Full Practice Authority—an evidence-based, patient-centered approach that expands access to high-quality care for communities statewide.
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) 415 which terminates several public health emergency EOs. This impacts advanced practice nurses in NJ as they were permitted temporary flexible practices (e.g. related to collaborative agreements and prescriptive authority) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The termination of EO 103 specifically is effective February 16, 2026 (provided by a 30-day extension) to give Advanced Practice Nurses time to ensure adherence with practice requirements. Read the Executive Order 415 HERE.
The 2026 New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report is now available. New Jersey continues to have nursing workforce shortages projected over the next decade. To access all the essential information about New Jersey’s nursing workforce, click HERE to view the full report.
The latest issue of New Jersey Nurse Journal highlights how the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing’s Nurse Residency Collaborative continues to strengthen the nurse retention statewide. Authored by Daria Waszak, DNP, RN, CNE, COHN-S, Executive Director of NJCCN, the article explores success in supporting new nurses during their transition to practice and improving workforce sustainability.
Read more: New Jersey Nurse Journal Article
Access Care NJ has launched a new website to inform consumers about Nurse Practitioners (NPs) providing access to care in New Jersey. It includes resources to help consumers navigate access to health and mental health care. The Access Care NJ website also provides information about NP education and a NJ bill which can remove NP practice restrictions and promote affordable quality care access where New Jerseyans need it the most. Visit https://www.accesscarenj.com for more information
Congratulations to Inspira Health for earning ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) designation for their Nurse Residency Programs at Elmer, Vineland, and Mullica Hill. Inspira Health joins several other hospitals in NJCCN’s Nurse Residency Collaborative that have earned ANCC PTAP designation, including Holy Name Medical Center, Capital Health Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, and University Hospital. Visit the ANCC website to explore all the ANCC PTAP-designated programs in New Jersey and across the country.