Thirty-day period is now open through March 2, 2026 to comment on the U.S. DOE proposed rulemaking around the definition of a professional degree – not including nursing.
. Click here for to comment on U.S. DOE proposed rulemaking not including nursing in the definition of a professional degree. Section addressing nursing: "Nursing (MSN/DNP): The Department determined that neither the MSN nor the DNP would satisfy the professional...
New Jersey Offers Student Loan Relief to Nursing Faculty
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...
New Jersey Nurses United for Full Practice Authority
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
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)...
NJCCN New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report: Available Now!
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...