The New Jersey Collaborating
Center for Nursing (“NJCCN”)
“I CARE ABOUT NURSING” COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
Welcome and
Thank You for visiting the “I Care About
Nursing” (I CAN) web page.
I CAN is a nurse volunteer
program that strives to connect experienced nurses,
nursing students and retired nurses with their
community, helping students learn good health
habitué while viewing nursing as a viable career. Becoming a member of the I CAN
team provides members with an opportunity to educate
children, teenagers, and adults about nursing
occupations and nursing career advancement. You can
let everyone know you care about the future of
nursing and the health of your community by becoming
a member. One person can make a difference. You can
help impact the health and wellness of the community
by joining the I CAN team.
I CAN was conceived in the
summer of 2004 out of the Nurse Workforce Solution
Project, which was coordinated by the Atlantic Cape
May Workforce WIB and funded through a grant by the
New Jersey Health Initiative of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation. Now
under the oversight of the New Jersey Collaborating
Center for Nursing (NJCCN)
since 2007, I CAN continues to be involved with the
community.
NJCCN
worked closely with the Newark Office of Health
Services in getting I CAN approved for deployment in
the Newark Public School System. Upon receiving
approval from
Newark, NJCCN immediately
proceeded to conduct I CAN health activities
throughout the city.
Since
taken over by NJCCN, I CAN has been presented to
over 280 children in the city of
Newark. These health
activities have been conducted in both parochial and
public schools. The presentations have continued to
advance the I CAN mission by striving to expose
children to the greatness and diversity of the
nursing field, while emphasizing the importance of
proper hygiene.
Health literacy information is included in the I CAN
program, which includes wellness promotion through
good hygiene, healthy lifestyles, illness
prevention, how to use the health care system, and
safety topics. All K-12 programs integrate NJ Core
Curriculum Educational Standards.
I CAN
members have access to information guides, scripts,
and materials for children and adults of all ages. A
wide variety of age-appropriate materials are used
in our health activities. Such materials include
puppet shows, storytelling, career brochures,
coloring books, computer games, videos,
presentations, certificates, handouts, stickers, and
much more.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the I CAN program
includes currently practicing and/or licensed
nurses, student nurses and retired nurses.
MISSION
The I CAN program strives to enhance knowledge about nursing and educational
opportunities, nurture nursing careers leading to a
decrease in the nursing workforce shortage and
positively impact the health literacy of our
community.
PURPOSE
The ICAN program is a nurse
founded, nurse participant volunteer endeavor to
promote and support nursing careers and positively
influence the health of the community.
- Members serve as community
and organizational resources supplying
structured information regarding nursing
careers, educational opportunities, career
advancement and avenues for career success.
- Provide information
regarding health literacy throughout the
community.
- Design programs based on
age appropriate learning theories providing for
a variety of teaching modalities to engage
diverse populations.
- Enhance avenues of support
for potential and current nursing students as
well as volunteers.
VISION
To expand throughout New Jersey State and become recognized as one of the
“best practice” models in the promotion and support
of nursing careers and health literacy.
There are many member
opportunities available!
I CAN member opportunities include:
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School
activities
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Elementary schools
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Middle schools
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Public
Speaking Events
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Community organizations
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Community information sessions
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Career Fairs
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Faith based programs
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Mentoring individuals who are interested in
pursuing Nursing careers, student nurses, or
nurses who are looking to advance their career.
-
Activity
planning and design.
How to Become an I
CAN Member
You’ve
already started!!!
Complete the information
portion of the I CAN brochure titled “Nurse
Volunteer Program” by clicking the button on the
right-hand-side of the screen. Then either fax or
mail the brochure to Franklin Montero at NJCCN. You
can also contact one of the staff members listed
below to begin your adventure as an I CAN member!
Thank you for visiting our
page! Hope you would join us!
NJCCN
Staff:
