The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing
Rutgers College of Nursing
75 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Voice: 973-353-1307, Fax: 973-353-1874
URL: www.njccn.org
Description:
The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing was established through
a public/private partnership between the State of New Jersey and the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (www.RWJF.org). The Center is a
future-oriented research and development organization that will develop
and disseminate objective information and provide an ongoing strategy
for the allocation of State resources toward the nursing workforce. The
Governor signed the bill on December 2, 2002 (without appropriation) and
a grant was received from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on January
1, 2003. Subsequent funding was provided with State funds for fiscal
years 2003, 2004, and 2005.
The Center is guided by a 17-member Board appointed by
the Governor and leaders of the Legislature, based on recommendations
from members of the Collaborative formed during the Colleagues in Caring
project.
The Center is housed in the College of Nursing on the
Newark Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Mission:
To assure the best possible nursing care for the residents of the State.
. . .The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing serves as a
future-oriented research and development organization that will develop
and disseminate objective information and provide an ongoing strategy
for the allocation of State resources directed towards the nursing work
force (P.L. 2002, c116).
Vision:
The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing is a primary source for
data-based evidence to formulate reliable health policy that has a
positive impact on nursing care, nursing education, and patient
outcomes. The Center serves as a catalyst for the implementation of
innovative practice and education models.
Staff:
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Executive Director
Geri L. Dickson, PhD, RN
Phone number: 973-353-1307
Email address:
gdickson@rutgers.edu
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Associate Director, Research
Linda Flynn, PhD, RN
Phone number: 973-353-1043
Email address:
lflynn@rutgers.edu
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Project Administrative Consultant
Julia R. Plotnick, MPH, RN, FAAN
Phone number 973-353-1307
Email address:
jplotnic@rutgers.edu
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Administrative Assistant
Allison Creary
Phone number: 973-353-1307
Email address: acreary@rutgers.edu
Funding Sources:
Robert Wood Johnson Grant: $712,213 (1/1/03 to 6/30/05) State Funding:
$100,000 (fiscal year 03); $100,000 (fiscal year 04) State Funding,
fiscal year 05, $345,000
Goals/Functions: The Center functions as a
future-oriented research and development organization to develop and
disseminate objective information and provide an ongoing strategy for
the allocation of State resources directed toward the nursing workforce
to assure the best possible nursing care for the residents of the State.
The Center will:
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Develop a strategic plan for the continuing
development of an adequate nursing workforce, in number and in
education and training, to meet the needs of New Jersey residents
by:
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Collecting and analyzing information about and
maintaining a database of the current and projected supply and
demand of the nursing workforce, including home health aides,
nursing assistants, unlicensed assistive personnel, registered
nurses, practical nurses, advanced practice nurses and doctorally
prepared nurses; and
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Implementing and testing innovative nursing
practice models that reward nurses for their competency, experience,
and education.
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Continue the collaborative approach originating
from the New Jersey Colleagues in Caring by convening representative
groups of health care stakeholders to:
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Review and comment on the data analysis conducted
by the Center;
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Recommend systemic changes in the State’s health
care system, including strategies for the implementation of the
changes; and
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Disseminate the results of review and
recommendations to the Legislature, health care stakeholders and
consumers.
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Acknowledge the valued contribution of the nursing
workforce to the health of the State by:
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Promoting positive image-building efforts in
nursing;
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Supporting existing mechanisms for rewarding
outstanding nurses; and
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Reporting with evidence-based data the
relationship of nursing care to the positive outcomes of the health
of consumers;
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Provide technical assistance and information
related to nursing resources within and outside of the State and
serve as a clearing house for data related to nursing resources;
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Foster collaboration among members of the health
care community to achieve policy consensus, promote diversity and
enhance the knowledge of nurses and others in health policy and
health services research;
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Seek competitive funding to support specific
research endeavors or model programs to enhance the resources
available to support innovative projects.
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