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U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Student Loan Rule With Broad Implications for Graduate Education, including nursing
The final rule does not classify nursing as a professional degree, subjecting graduate nursing programs to lower federal student loan borrowing limits. This raises concerns about access to advanced nursing education and risks worsening healthcare workforce shortages...
ATTENTION NURSES: Participate in the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN)
We’re helping spread the word about the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN), conducted by The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This survey is a critical effort to gather accurate data on the nursing workforce across the country. If...
NJCCN Annual Report – Momentum: Driving the Mission Forward
This year’s annual report reflects our continued commitment to advancing nursing workforce education, practice, and research through innovation. In collaboration with partners across New Jersey, we continue to support nearly 200,000 nurses and the 9.5 million New...
Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Bill Removing Practice Restrictions for New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurses
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...
Grant expands pathway for school nurse certification in New Jersey
New Jersey is taking steps to address school nurse shortages through a new grant supporting 20 registered nurses in completing the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers School of Nursing. Funded by the state’s GAINS initiative and implemented with the New Jersey...