New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN)

The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN) is a future-oriented research and development organization. NJCCN 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 NJCCN serves as a catalyst for the implementation of innovative practice and education models.

NJCCN was established by legislation on December 12, 2002. The Center is supported by a public/private partnership between the State of New Jersey and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Mission

  • Data collection, analysis and interpretation of relevant data regarding the supply and demand for New Jersey RNs and LPNs.
  • Increasing the percentage of underrepresented minorities in the nurse workforce.
  • Enhancing the image of the nurse as a health care expert.
  • Submitting biennial evidence-based policy reports to the Governor.

NJ Collaborating Center Staff

Jeannie Cimiotti, Executive Director, and Allison Creary, Administrative Assistant, are two full-time  staff of the NJCCN. Linda Flynn is the Associate Director of Research, and is part-time in the Center.

Executive Director
Jeannie Cimiotti, DNS, RN
cimiotti@rutgers.edu

Associate Director of Research
Linda Flynn, PhD, RN, BC
lflynn@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant
Allison Creary
acreary@rutgers.edu

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