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About the New Jersey
Collaborating Center for Nursing
The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing was established
by state legislation on December 12, 2002 (P.L.2002, c.116)
The Center works on behalf of nurses to provide evidence-
based recommendations regarding the nursing workforce and
its impact on patient care. The Center is housed in Rutgers
University, School of Nursing, Newark Campus, and is guided
by a 17-member board representing New Jersey nursing and
healthcare stakeholders
Vision:
• To be the dominant voice on nursing workforce solutions for New Jersey citizens.
Mission:
• Ensure that competent, future oriented, diverse nursing providers are available in sufficient numbers
and preparation to meet the demand of the evolving healthcare system in New Jersey.
• Transform the healthcare system through research and innovative model programs.
• Create a central repository for education, practice, and research related to nursing workforce.
• Engage academic/practice partners, inter-professional colleagues, government and legislative agencies,
consumers, business and industry in workforce solutions.
• Promote a positive image for nursing.
About the School Health Leadership Program
Vision:
• To evolve New Jersey school nurses as leaders in their communities through a population health lens.
Mission:
• Ensure school nurses are embedded within their school communities
• Promote a positive image for school nurses
• Engage and support school nurses to increase visibility as school health leaders
The Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™
• Definitions of the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ key principles and
components from (most current at time of printing):National Association of School Nurses. (2016a).
Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™. NASN School Nurse (31)1, 45-53. doi:
10.1177/1942602X15618644;Maughan, E. D., Duff, C., & Wright, J. (2016). Using the Framework for 21st-
Century School Nursing Practice™ in daily practice. NASN School Nurse, 31(5), 278-281.
