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.
2024 New Jersey Nursing Summit: Reimagining Healthcare Across the Continuum – Now And For The Future
On January 10, 2024, 90 staff nurses and first-line leaders from acute care, LTC, and Home Care settings came together to identify solutions to nursing challenges in New Jersey: More details and a report to follow.
NJ Spotlight News: Seeking Solutions for Nursing Shortages with Dr. Edna Cadmus
NJCCN Executive Director Dr. Edna Cadmus was interviewed by NJ Spotlight News to discuss the new proposal for rebuilding New Jersey's nursing workforce. Click HERE to watch the full episode.
2024 New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide Data Report Now Available
From 2017 to 2023, there is a 15% reduction in CHHA workers. CHHA work primarily occurs in Home Health agencies. Click HERE to read the full report.