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NJCCN NEWSLETTER
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Cooper University Health Care’s Nurse Residency Program Achieves ANCC PTAP Accreditation with Distinction
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...
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...
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...