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Fall 2024
NJCCN Newsletter
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Greetings from the NJCCN!
New Jersey's Nursing Workforce Center
The NJCCN team continues to work to advocate on behalf of nurses in NJ and disseminate information to our valued constituents.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Share Your Career Story for Our Next Social Media Spotlight
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Stay informed about the latest nursing legislative developments, new episodes of the Nursing Insights Podcast, and updates that impact the nursing workforce in New Jersey.
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We’d love to feature your journey and how you’ve advanced in your nursing career on our NJCCN social media. Click below to share your story and inspire others!
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Nursing Insights is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major streaming sites.
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Nursing Insights Podcast
Learn about a day in the life of a Director of Nursing in the latest episode of our Nursing Insights podcast, which features Carmen Dalto, RN-BC, CALA.
You can listen to her episode with our host Stephanie now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you stream music & podcasts:
Episode 19 | Assisted Living: A Day in the life of a Director of Nursing, Carmen Dalton
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The HRSA Report shows NJ having a 25% deficit by 2036.
New Jersey is one of the 10 states with the largest projected RN shortages in 2036. These projections assume the historical patterns of attrition, graduation and labor force participation remains the same over the forecast period. Enrollments in schools need to be increased in order to meet the demand if we are going to have enough providers for NJ residents. Click HERE to read the HRSA fact sheet.
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New Jersey's First Certified Nursing Assistant Data & Analysis Report
The 2024 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Data & Analysis report is the first of its kind to highlight the vital role of CNAs in New Jersey’s healthcare sector, providing in-depth information on their education, certification, job opportunities, demographics, and the obstacles they encounter. This valuable data is derived from a thorough survey conducted by the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing and funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), Division of Aging Services (DOAS).
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Be Counted!
New Jersey NOBC State Report
3rd Quarter
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New Jersey NOBC Database Registrations: (10/1/2024)
421 Total Board Service
160 Nurses Interested in Serving on an
Additional Board
341 Nurses Want to Serve
259 Counting Board Service
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NOBC Database Registrations:
28,125 Individuals Registered
4,178 Nurses Interested in Serving on an
Additional Board
15,058 Nurses Want to Serve
11,249 Counting Boards
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New! Advanced Practice Provider Transition into Practice Program
Three hospitals/systems will participate in the upcoming 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 23.8% (NSI, 2024). This demonstrates a return on investment (ROI) for organizations.
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Nursing Workforce
(May be divided into separate bills)
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Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses;
transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to the board of Nursing;
appropriates $26.7 million
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Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, and certain DHS facilities. | |
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses. | |
Renames, extends eligibility, and makes various other changes to Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $10 million. | |
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Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act
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Cadmus, E. & Roberts, M. (2024). It Takes a Village: Successful Transition into Practice for New Graduate Registered Nurses. Nurse Leader
Cadmus, E., Dempsey C., Boston-Leary K. and Bates, M. (2024) Nursing Leadership Scope and Standards and Pathway to Excellence. Nursing Management. 55(6):7-12
Grafova IB, de Cordova PB, Polakowski J, & Anderson J. Addressing the Emotional Well-being Void: Insights from School Nurses Rutgers University New Jersey State Policy Lab, May 9, 2024
Grafova IB, de Cordova PB, Polakowski J, & Anderson J. Developing Survey Instrument to Examine Equity in Access to New Jersey Virtual Schwartz Rounds Emotional Support Program for Nurses Rutgers University New Jersey State Policy Lab, March 18, 2024
Polakowski J, Grafova IB, Anderson J & de Cordova PB. Fostering Emotional Resilience: New Nursing Emotional Well-Being Institute’s Virtual Schwartz Rounds for Nurses Rutgers University New Jersey State Policy Lab, January 8, 2024
Grafova IB, Polakowski J, Anderson J & de Cordova PB. Improving Nurses' Well-Being - A Much Needed Intervention for the Nursing Workforce Post-COVID Rutgers University New Jersey State Policy Lab, November 27, 2023
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NJAC/HCANJ Collaboration
Connecting NJ Nursing Programs to NJ LTC Clinical Sites
HCANJ, in collaboration with New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN), New Jersey Action Coalition (NJAC), Deans of Nursing and educators across the state, is creating a pathway for Registered Nurse students to have their clinical rotation in Nursing Homes. With workforce shortage that is not expected to recover until 2026, it is essential that we establish a nursing pipeline to ensure access to care for our seniors and improve outcome.
Find a Long Term Care Site to place your NJ nursing students for unique and diverse clinical experiences.
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Fall 2024 Tri Council Meeting
The Fall 2024 meeting with the Nursing Program Deans and Directors from LPN, Diploma, Associate, and Baccalaureate and higher programs will be held on October 16, 2024 at Mercer County Community College.
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New Jersey Nursing Emotional Well-Being Institute (NJ-NEW) | |
Your Well-Being Matters
Visit our Wellness Hub
This curated collection of resources encompasses a diverse range of tools, research, community support groups, tips, and best practices, all geared toward nurturing your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
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How do Virtual Schwartz Rounds (VSR) Work?
VSR are remote convenings that take place online using Zoom. They provide a forum for connecting with nursing colleagues facing challenging experiences while trying to care for themselves and others. They are opportunities to connect with one another about difficult or uplifting experiences, to offer and to receive support, and to decrease a sense of isolation.
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Virtual Schwartz Rounds for School Nurses
Theme: “Navigating Ethical Dilemmas”
Time & Date: 4pm-5pm | October 17, 2024
Targeted Audience: School Nurses
*VSR Offers 1 contact hour per session.
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Stress First Aid
A peer-to-peer supportive model within an organization.
Supportive and practical actions to assist nurses experiencing stress.
These interactive sessions will provide the opportunity to learn about the SFA framework, understanding of stress management, and implementation strategies for your organization to build a resilient workforce.
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Stress First Aid (SFA) Train the Trainer, Fall 2024
Theme: “Stress First Aid (SFA) Train the Trainer”
Session Details:
October 25th & 31st, 2024 | TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (EST)
November 20th, 2024 | TIME: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (EST)
(Sessions will be held via Zoom)
*Attendance to the full series is required
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