NJCCN delivering Leadership, Education, Research, and Innovation for a strong nursing workforce dedicated to quality care for New Jersey residents.
NJCCN takes the lead in providing nursing workforce solutions
Offering cutting edge education programs for all constituents
NJCCN is the most trusted resource for independent research on NJ’s workforce
Creating innovative models to secure the quality of healthcare in NJ
Improving Access to Care in New Jersey
Primary Care access in New Jersey continues to be inadequate
Primary Case Access
%
of the 21 counties in NJ do not have enough primary care providers.
Mental Health Access
of the 21 counties in NJ have limited access to mental health providers.
Uninsured Rate
counties in NJ have an uninsured rate above 9%.
The Solution
%
of Nursing Practitioners (NP) are educated in primary care specialty and can fill the primary care shortage.
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...
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...
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...