Find a Long Term Care Site to place your NJ nursing students for unique and diverse clinical experiences.

HCANJ, in collaboration with New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN), New Jersey Action Coalition (NJAC), Deans of Nursing and educators across the state, is creating a pathway for Registered Nurse students to have their clinical rotation in Nursing Homes. With workforce shortage that is not expected to recover until 2026, it is essential that we establish a nursing pipeline to ensure access to care for our seniors and improve outcome.

Should you have further questions, feel free to contact Charles Larobis, RN, BSN, CDP, CADDCT, Director, Quality, Clinical & Regulatory Services at HCANJ.
Email:
Phone: (609) 890-8700, extension 113.

Here are some best practices to create a successful clinical rotation:

• Establish an RN clinical champion, who will be the “go to” for instructors and students.
• Provide engaging orientation training program and highlight shared expectations.
• Tour of facility.
• Provide a conference room for instructors and students to huddle.
• Involve students during Quality Improvement meetings for engagement.
• Plan ahead of scheduled rotations to meet clinical objectives.
• Identify resident acuity selection for hands-on experience based on clinical objectives.
• Be accessible and provide leadership support to instructors and nursing students.
• Discuss the unique and diverse clinical pathways/ladders offered in long-term care.
  • Feature 3-minute HCANJ career path video during orientation.
  • Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6s2h8R2jVY
• Create your own attractive incentive programs to attract and engage students to join your team.
• Discuss nursing student to C.N.A pathway.
• Discuss that nursing in LTC enhances assessment skills without being overly dependent on technology.