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.
NJCCN received its 6th GAINS grant from the NJDOL!
NJCCN received its 6th Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) to continue the statewide Acute Care RN Residency Collaborative. This grant will include a nurse residency...
2025 AONL Nursing Leadership Insight Study
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) conducted a study on the challenges facing nurse leaders nationwide since July 2020. To review top concerns in the nursing workforce in New Jersey and nationally, visit ...
Dr. Edna Cadmus, NJCCN Executive Director, received AONL’s Exemplary Leadership Award
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) presented Dr. Edna Cadmus the Exemplary Leadership Award on April 1, 2025 at their annual conference in Boston, MA. This award recognizes a nurse leader who significantly influenced professional nursing practice...