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The NJCCN team continues to work to advocate on behalf of nurses in NJ and disseminate information to our valued constituents. | | |
Spring 2025
NJCCN Newsletter
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NJCCN Annual Report: Empowering Nursing Workforce Solutions Through Collaboration
The 2024 annual report highlights our commitment to empowering the nursing workforce through partnerships with diverse stakeholders. We invite you to read our annual report, Empowering Nursing Workforce Solutions Through Collaboration, to learn about our collaboration and the impact it has on shaping the future of nursing in New Jersey.
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2025 Access To Care Report - Available Now!
Our latest report highlights the urgent need to eliminate barriers for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs). Explore comprehensive data on primary care availability across New Jersey counties, health outcomes, health factors, disparities, and consumer perspectives. Don't miss out on these crucial insights!
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New Jersey's Nursing Data & Analysis Report
The 2025 edition of the New Jersey Nursing Data & Analysis Report provides insights into the nursing workforce supply and demand data across settings. The report includes:
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Tri-Council Meeting
The Tri-Council Meeting, held twice a year, brings together Deans from nursing schools across the state. This gathering includes representatives from diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate & and higher nursing programs, as well as LPN programs.
On April 16th, the meeting featured an in-depth discussion on strategies for faculty retention and support. NJCCN and the New Jersey Nursing Emotional Well-being (NJ-NEW) Institute shared important updates fostering a collaborative environment for advancing nursing education and emotional well-being initiatives.
| | | | L-R: Joel M. Moore, DNP, RN; Katie Mapula, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN; Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; and Dr. Rachel Culpepper, RN, CENP | |
CONGRATULATIONS,
DR. EDNA CADMUS!
On April 1, 2025, during the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) annual conference in Boston, MA, Dr. Cadmus was presented with the prestigious Exemplary Leadership Award. This accolade celebrates a nurse leader who has profoundly impacted the nursing profession.
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Nurse Resident of the Year!
We are thrilled to announce that one of our New Jersey RN Residents, Ian Griffiths from Cooper University Health Care, was honored as the 2025 Vizient/AACN Nurse Resident of the Year!
This prestigious award highlights Ian's exceptional dedication and hard work, as well as the excellence of our residency program.
Congratulations, Ian! Your accomplishment is a testament to the quality and impact of our program.
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(L-R: Dr. Daria Waszak; Dr. Edna Cadmus) | |
2025 ONL NJ Annual Meeting & Conference
The Organization of Nurse Leaders New Jersey (ONLNJ) hosted its Annual Meeting and Conference on April 10 & 11, 2025, in Princeton, NJ. The event, themed "Limitless Transformational Leadership," featured insightful presentations, including an update on New Jersey's nursing workforce by NJCCN Executive Director Dr. Edna Cadmus and Assistant Director Dr. Daria Waszak.
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(L-R: Dr. Kari A. Mastro; Dr. Susan Weaver) | |
2025 AONL Conference
On April 1st, at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference, NJCCN nurse scientist Dr. Susan Weaver, alongside Dr. Kari A. Mastro, presented on "A Statewide Initiative: NWESC Revitalized Nursing Workplace Health." Their presentation highlighted innovative strategies and impactful results in enhancing workplace health for nurses across the state.
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(L-R: Dr. Illya DeVera-Bonilla; Donna Murray; Dr. Donna Penn) | |
2025 New Jersey League For Nursing (NJLN) Convention
NJCCN was represented at the 2025 NJLN Convention! Illya DeVera-Bonilla DNP, MSN, RN, pictured here with NJCCN Board members Donna Murray, MSN, RN, APN-C, WHNP-BC and Donna M. Penn DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, showcased a poster reporting on New Jersey’s Nursing Programs
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2025 Vizient, Inc./AACN Annual Confernece
NJCCN proudly represented at the 2025 Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program Conference, held in Orlando, Florida. NJCCN's involvement in the conference highlights its commitment to advancing nursing education and supporting the professional growth of nurses.
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Nursing Insights is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major streaming sites.
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Listen Now!
In our latest episode, host Stephanie Olaso speaks with two trailblazers who are shaping the future of nurse practitioner and physician assistant onboarding: Dr. Dodi Iannaco of Virtua Health and Cedar Wang of Holy Name Medical Center.
25 | From Student to Provider: Supporting APPs Through the Transition to Practice
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Congratulations NJCCN!
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 year, the grant will include a nurse residency program for school nurses in New Jersey.
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New! Advanced Practice Provider Transition into Practice Program
Three hospitals/systems are participating in the Vizient and Thrive Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Program, which aims to support advanced practice providers in successfully transitioning into practice. For more information, please reach out to ednacadm@sn.rutgers.edu or call 973-353-1428.
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Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Nurse Residency Program
NJCCN has created the New Jersey Nursing Collaborative for Long Term Care/Assisted Living. It is offered to both RN and LPN new graduates. This program is a 12-month online transition into practice program. The overall intent is to enhance new nurse retention and patient safety. This program is partially supported by a grant from the New Jersey Industry Partnerships – New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
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New Jersey Acute Care Nurse Residency Collaborative
The acute care collaborative aims to increase the use of standardized, high-quality nurse residency programs across the state through the implementation of the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program.
There are now 22 hospitals (14 in the GAINS Grant) participating in the Nurse Residency Collaborative. The NJ turnover rate is 11.5%. The first-year RN turnover rate nationally is 22.3% (NSI, 2025). This demonstrates a return on investment (ROI) for organizations.
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Dr. Edna Cadmus & Dr. Daria Waszak from New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN), and Jennifer Polakowski from New Jersey Nursing Emotional Well-being Institute testified on Substitute Bill S1949 on March 3rd with the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. This bill was approved and referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Click HERE to read the full bill.
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transfers oversight to certified nurse aides (CNAs) from DOH to the Board of Nursing
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Senate Bill S4267
appropriates $10 million to the Department of Treasury for nurse preceptor tax credits
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Senate Bill S4268
establishes Nursing School Expansion Grant Program; appropriates $25 million.
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Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act
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Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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New Jersey NOBC State Report
4th Quarter
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New Jersey NOBC Database Registrations:
429 Total Board Service
164 Nurses Interested in Serving on an
Additional Board
349 Nurses Want to Serve
262 Counting Board Service
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NOBC Database Registrations:
28,641 Individuals Registered
4,275 Nurses Interested in Serving on an
Additional Board
15,453 Nurses Want to Serve
11,369 Counting Boards
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Salmond, S., Weaver, S., Marcus-Aiyeku, U., & Markiewicz, D. (2025). Working from Dusk to Dawn: A Joy or Nightmare? Orthopaedic Nursing, 44(1):4-19
Weaver, S., Lyman, B., Nelson-Brantley, H., & Joseph, M. (In Press). Transforming Care Delivery Models: Insights and Innovations from Nurse Leaders. Nurse Leader
Amante, Damayra MSN, RN, CPN; Carollo, Alexis BSN, RN, CRRN; Crimando, Steve MA, CTM; Felton, Christina MSN, RN; Misa, Daniel MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, GERO-BC; Petrucelli, Deb CPXP; Puterman, Emily MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CMSRN; Tobler, Dawn MSN, RN, NE-BC; Weaver, Susan H. PhD, RN, CRNI, NEA-BC (2025) Navigating challenging patient situations: The role of the administrative supervisor. Nursing Management (Springhouse) 56(4):p 34-39, May 2025.
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Virtual Schwartz Rounds
Fostering compassion, connection, and community
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Theme: “Defining Moments: When I Knew I Was a Nurse ”
Time & Date: 12 pm-1 pm | May 15, 2025
Targeted Audience: All Nurses
*VSR Offers 1 contact hour per session.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
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NURSING WELL-BEING & RESILIENCE
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