BACKGROUND
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
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Central Repository for Nursing Education, Practice and Research
• Educational Capacity report for all nursing programs
o RN – Pre and Post Licensure (Years collected: 2003-2006, 2008, and 2010-2014.) o LPN ( Years collected: 2006, 2008, and 2010-2014)
• Workforce Supply
o The State of the Nursing Workforce in NJ 2007
• Governor’s Reports
o It’s About Time: An Analysis of the Aging New Jersey Nurse Workforce - 2013. o Healthcare on The Brink: Retaining Experienced Nurses. - 2011
o Situation Critical: Closing the Nurse Supply Gap in New Jersey - 2009
o Preventing New Jersey’s Impending health care crisis -2006
o Remedies for the Nursing Shortage – 2005
CURRENT PROJECTS
• Workforce Supply (2013 -2014)
• Funding for doctoral students working on emerging workforce roles $2500/student
• Emerging roles scan in progress
• New Jersey Nurses Creating a Culture of Health Through Innovation summit Oct 29, 2015
• Collaborations with
o New Jersey Action Coalition(NJAC)
o New Jersey Heath Initiative(NJHI)
o New Jersey Nurse Initiative(NJNI)
o New Jersey State Nurses Association(NJSNA)
o Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey(ONE/NJ)
