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.
In Memory of Dr. Geri Dickson, Inaugural Executive Director
Dr. Geri Dickson quietly and comfortably passed away last week in her home in Madison, Wisconsin, and nursing lost one of its 21st century pioneers. Geri, a former faculty member at Rutgers Nursing, was instrumental in transforming an RWJF-funded project, Colleagues...
Travel Nurses and COVID-19 Mental Health News Articles
NJCCN’s Executive Director, Dr. Edna Cadmus, was recently interviewed by the Asbury Park Press regarding the demand for travel nurses throughout the state. To read more click HERE or visit the Asbury Park Press website. NJ-NEW Assistant Director Jennifer Polakowski,...
Annual Report 2020
Pivotal Moments. Unprecedented Times. spotlights a variety of activities that reflect our organization’s mission and vision. Selected accomplishments include: Signature state-wide residency program for new nurses Pioneering data collection and analysis on licensed...