New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN)

Congratulations to our newly appointed Board Secretary, Tracy Vitale DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NE-BC, CNE, who received the Rising Star Award at the Rutgers School of Nursing Alumni Scholarships and Awards Gala 👏

🌟 Celebrating NJCCN's Legacy 🌟 The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing originated in 1995 from the Robert Wood Johnson Colleagues in Caring (CIC) program. Since it's inception NJCCN has championed New Jersey’s nursing workforce, fostering innovation and collaboration. Thank you to all of our partners who’ve supported this mission. Learn more about NJCCN: njccn.org/about-us #NJCCN #NursingLeadership #NJNURSING

Join us in welcoming our newly elected NJCCN Board Chair and Board Secretary: Kathleen Burke, PhD, RN Board Chair representing the Organization of Colleges of Nursing – NJ and Tracy Vitale DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NE-BC, CNE Board Secretary representing the Organization of Nurse Leaders, New Jersey. Thank you to outgoing Board Chair Laura Mularz, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NE-BC and Secretary Donna Murray, MSN, RN, APN-C, WHNP-BC for their years of dedication to the board and ongoing service to NJCCN! Visit https://lnkd.in/dyGZ-6cg to learn more about our board members. #NJCCN #NJNursing

Today, we proudly honor the vision behind the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN). Established through state legislation on December 12, 2002, the Center has been a cornerstone of nursing advancement and workforce development in New Jersey. Visit njccn.org/about-us to learn more about the work we do on behalf of nurses to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the nursing workforce and its impact on patient care. #NJCCN #NJNURSING #NEWJERSEYNURSES

In celebration of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, NJCCN hosted a webinar on 11/21 showcasing the vital role of the apprenticeship model / nurse residency program for new RNs in acute care. In case you missed the webinar, here is a clip of Nurse Residency Program Director at Cooper University Health Care, Renee Cherfane, MS, MSN, RN, speaking about value of the residency collaborative and participation in the #GAINS grant. Renee explained, "We have not only really improved our retention, but the satisfaction within nursing and the organization has grown tremendously as well." 📽️ Check out the one-hour webinar at https://lnkd.in/gdvPdyAx. NJ State of Labor Department U.S. Department of Labor #nurseapprentice #nurseresidency #nursingworkforce #apprenticeshipUSA

NJCCN, New Jersey Nursing Emotional Well-being Institute, and Rutgers School of Nursing were represented at the ONL NJ Annual Holiday Meeting and Awards Brunch. Guest speaker Kelsey Tainsh, CSP inspired perspective. ❤️ Congratulations to NJCCN nurse scientist, Sue Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI, NEA-BC for her appointment to the ONL-NJ Board of Directors. 👏 Congratulations to all the nurse leaders awardees including Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, recipient of the Impact Award. 👏

Happy Thanksgiving from NJ-NEW & NJCCN!  #NJCCN #NJNEW

NJCCN hosted a webinar on Nov. 21, 2024, celebrating the 2024 National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing the vital role of New Jersey nurse residents in the healthcare sector. Watch now at https://lnkd.in/gdvPdyAx. Learn about the benefits of nurse residency programs for nurses and partnering healthcare facilities in New Jersey. Hear firsthand experiences from Nurse Residents and Site Coordinators' transition into practice and understand how these initiatives are transforming nursing careers in New Jersey. #ApprenticeshipWeek #NJCCN #NAW  #NJCCN #nationalapprenticeshipweek #NAW2024 #Apprenticeships #NJNURSING #NJNURSE #NJRN #NURSING #NJHEALTHCARE #HEALTHCARE #REGISTEREDNURSE #HEALTHCAREWORKERS #NURSESONLINKEDIN #HEALTHCAREONLINKEDIN #NURSESONINSTAGRAM #HEALTHCAREONSTAGRAM #NURSESONFACEBOOK #HEALTHCAREONFACEBOOK #LPN #USDOL #NJDOL #nurseresidents #NRP #nurseapprentice #nursingworkforce #apprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development Capital Health (US) Cooper University Health Care Holy Name Medical Center Hunterdon Health

Congratulations to Mary Koch, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR for this outstanding achievement and honor! 👏👏 Mary also serves on our Advisory Council.

Are drowsy drivers as unsafe as drunk drivers? Check out Part 2 of Dr. Carol Ash’s episode on the New Jersey Nursing Insights Podcast to continue her discussion about the critical issue of sleep deprivation among nurses, particularly those working night shifts. Listen now on all streaming platforms or visit www.buzzsprout.com/2202543. #NJCCN #NJNEW #sleepfirst #drowsydriving #drowsynurses #nightnurses #nightshift #safedriving #drowsydrivingprevention #stayalert #roadsafety #nurses #drowsydrivingawareness #nightshiftnurses Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health National Sleep Foundation