Susan Cholewka It is with deep appreciation that we announce the retirement of Susan Cholewka, an extraordinary Executive Director, who has served the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey with unwavering dedication for the past 18 years. Susan retired…

Yusimi Sobrino-Bonilla, MSN, APN, ANP-BC, CCRN, ACHPN As New Jersey’s population ages, more residents are living longer while managing multiple chronic conditions. This increases the need for comprehensive, supportive care. An estimated 400,000 people in New Jersey are currently living…

Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN,FAAN RWJBarnabas Health announced the appointment of Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN as the Chair of the RWJBarnabas Health Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Dr. Reinhard will be the first woman and the first…

Louise Gabriele, DNP, PMHNP-BC The Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (SPAPN) hosted its 2025 Spring Conference: Pearls for Psychiatric Management at Felician University’s Rutherford campus. This dynamic, full-day event brought together leading voices in psychiatric practice and education, offering…

Imagine lying in an intensive care unit bed, unable to move, completely dependent on others—even to use the bathroom. For many critically ill women, urinary incontinence is not just uncomfortable—it is humiliating, painful, and dangerous. Left unmanaged, it can lead…

IFN Mission is to preserve the heritage, principles, values, and practices of our healing profession through the support of scholarship, education. and research. IFN Vision is to engender the spirit of giving to nurture the soul of nursing now and…

Region 1 (Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren) Karen Kinsley MSN, RN, OCN, Region 1 President Region 1 Call for Nominations: Term of office: 1/1-2026 – 12/31/2027 President-Elect Vice-President for Membership Vice-President for Fundraising Vice-President to the Congress on Policy Sussex County…

Political Updates: Although co-sponsors continue to be added to the following bills, there has only been movement of S1949 as of 3-12-25. The Legislature is holding hearings on the budget which is taking up much of their time. A new…

Nurse Practitioner (NP) roles vary based on patient populations, age and severity of patients for whom the NP is educationally prepared to serve. Certification ensures that NPs have met the standard of entry into practice, within each respected NP role.…

Inclusive work environments that promote a culture of diversity, equity, and belonging is critical to the success of healthcare organizations. Bringing people together who have diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives encourages innovation and creativity in healthcare settings. Organizations that…

Social media is deeply embedded in both our personal and professional lives as nurses. It enables hospitals to expand telehealth services and promote patient engagement, while individual nurses use it to connect, learn, and share experiences. However, as the digital…

Increasing nurse engagement in many environments is rough. Understanding that nurses are busy with managing careers, family, and education, this may leave minimal time to participate in volunteer work, specifically nursing and political organizations. Many of my nurse colleagues voice…

If one word could define Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, it’s “yes.” Over nearly 50 years as a nurse, Cadmus has become a highly lauded and influential leader, known for saying “yes” and stepping up when others might step…

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System celebrated its community partners, physicians and nurses whose dedication to the hospital, its patients, and the community at large was recognized at its annual gala held on Thursday, May 8, at The Palace at Somerset. Judith…

Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes we have to look back and recognize our successes to move forward. In 2011, the Institute of Medicine (now National Academy of Medicine) released its first report, Future of Nursing, Leading Change Advancing…

Mission: The mission of the New Jersey State Nurses Association is to promote the profession of nursing, advance the practice of nursing, and advocate for nurses. Vision: Creating the future through advocacy, leadership, and public policy. Margaret Daingerfield, EdD, RN,…

William Paterson University celebrated 10 years of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. In the last decade, since 2014, sixty-five doctorly prepared nurses have graduated from this program. This Doctor of Nursing Practice program has the distinction of being…