A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Program
July 24, 2014
Going back to school is not the kind of thing most people do when they’re pushing 70. But Aline Holmes, 67, a nurse leader in the field of health care quality and safety, is no slave to convention. “It was on my bucket list,” she says. “It’s one of the …
July 15, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. Union County College Awarded Robert Wood Johnson Grant (Suburban News) Union County College has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its New Jersey Health …
July 8, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. Grants fund college’s nursing scholarships (NJ Biz) Thomas Edison State College has received $700,000 in grants that will enable it to provide scholarships to about 50 nursing students over the …
July 2, 2014
CONTACTS: Gretchen Wright or Jonathan Padget 202/371-1999 Melissa Blair 609/627-5937 Four N.J. Nursing Scholars Complete Advanced Degree Programs N.J. Nursing Initiative Boosts Number of Nurses …
July 1, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. New Era Begins for Long-Term Care in N.J. as Health Care Model Shifts (N.J. Spotlight) July 1 marks a key moment in the transformation of long-term care in New Jersey, …
June 24, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. Foundation’s Vision Expands Into More Holistic Approach to Healthcare (NJ Spotlight) The nation’s largest health-focused foundation is touting a wider-ranging approach to public health, including initiatives to give people more …
June 17, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. Becton, Dickinson & Co. donates $1 million to Fairleigh Dickinson University (The Record) Fairleigh Dickinson University has received $1 million from Franklin Lakes-based medical technology company Becton, Dickinson & Co. …
June 10, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. N.J. League for Nursing celebrates annual convention (Nurse.com) At the 2014 New Jersey League for Nursing convention in Atlantic City, approximately 800 nurses and nursing students networked, connected with exhibitors …
June 3, 2014
The following is the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) weekly news roundup, highlighting nursing and health care stories from around the state. Health Care’s Challenge: Cut Costs but Still Meet Demands of Aging Populace (NJ Spotlight) The focus in health care has shifted to finding ways to reduce costs while providing the …
May 22, 2014
In this issue: The Future Unfolds at NJNI’s Annual Meeting Ideas Worth Exploring: NJNI’s First Thought Leaders Summit| Journeys Continue for Two ICE Pilots Action Coalition Update: E-Newsletter Launches, and More Did You Know…? The Future Unfolds at NJNI’s Annual Meeting Nursing scholars, mentors, educators, and other health care leaders took their seats at the Robert Wood …