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.
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...
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...