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Results of 2002 Survey of States > State Details
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Force, Commission or Panel - New
Jersey has appropriated $1.2 million to establish the New Jersey Collaborative
Center for Nursing at Rutgers University. The Center will focus on improving areas
such as nursing education, recruitment, retention, and the utilization of adequately
prepared personnel.
For more information: New
Jersey Collaborative Center for Nursing
Scholarships,
Loan Repayment - The
Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), an affiliate of the
New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), has established a scholarship fund to
assist New Jersey residents pursuing health careers. The Association will provide
grants for financial support (minimum of $2,000 each to one or more applicants)
to selected students who are enrolled in nursing, allied health, or graduate level
public health programs.
For more information: HRET
Health Careers Scholarship
Career
Ladder Development - New
Jersey appropriated $5 million to establish a Specialty Nurse Education and Training
Pilot Program in the Department of Health and Senior Services. The program provides
financial support to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health care
agencies for specialty training programs for RNs on staff.
For more information:
Legislative Update:
Fall 2001
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