Dear Healthy New Jersey Nurses,
As this year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you who has contributed to another truly successful year for Healthy Nurse, Healthy New Jersey.
Together, we have continued to nurture a statewide community of nurses committed to well-being—both personally and professionally—emphasizing mind, body, and spirit. Over the past year, we have shared knowledge and connection through themed Zoom talks, offering meaningful conversations on topics that matter most to nurses’ health and balance.
A highlight of the year was our collaboration with NJNEW to host a Virtual Schwartz Rounds series for night-shift nurses, creating a safe and supportive space for those whose hours often make participation difficult. The engagement, insight, and compassion that emerged from those sessions reminded us why this community is so special.
And of course, we ended the season on a high note with a spectacular Unity Walk, where nurses from across New Jersey came together in celebration of their commitment to their own health. The energy and spirit of that day truly reflected what Healthy Nurse, Healthy New Jersey is all about.
Thank you for your dedication, your enthusiasm, and your ongoing commitment to each other. You are the heart of this movement—and the reason it continues to grow stronger each year.
With gratitude and wishes for a beautiful 2026
Lisa Ertle, MSN, APRN, FNP-C and the Healthy Nurse, Healthy New Jersey Team
(Sheila Caldwell, Tracey Jaworski-Lucas, Sue Weaver, Sandra Foley,
Linda Corigliano, Mary Ellen Levine, Terri-Ann Kelly, and Joseph Treimel)
