New Legislation Would Ban Untraceable, Undetectable 3D Printed Weapons in Garden State TRENTON, N.J.—Sept. 24, 2018—The New Jersey State Nurses Association said today it will support legislation that prohibits 3D printed firearms because of the risk to public health and…
TRENTON, N.J.—Sept. 20, 2018—Dr. Benjamin Evans, president of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), has been recognized with the Dr. Lucille Joel Award by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association New Jersey Chapter (APNA NJ). “When I was first out…
Varsha Singh’s Term as Member-At-Large Begins in January TRENTON N.J.—June 25, 2018—New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) announces the election of its member, Varsha Singh MSN, APN, to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors as a member-at-large for…
Legislation Expands Ability to Treat Addiction to Additional Nurses WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 22, 2018—The New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) is celebrating the victory of expanding opioid addiction treatment resources with the approval of landmark legislation that gives permanent medication-assisted treatment…
NJSNA Also Supports Gun Violence Study, Safe Staffing WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 21, 2018—Representatives from the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) advocated today on Capitol Hill for several critical public-interest concerns, such as opioid addiction…
Signed Bill A1181 Requires Reporting by Health Care Professionals TRENTON, N.J.—June 14, 2018—The New Jersey State Nurses Association applauds new legislation that allows mental health practitioners, including advanced practice nurses (APNs), to keep firearms away from mental health patients who…
As we celebrate Nurses Week, we view it as a time for reflection because there is no more important work than caring for others. We are celebrating how nurses inspire, innovate and influence as this year’s theme. This captures the…
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Earned Sick Day Legislation into Law TRENTON, N.J.—May 2, 2018—On behalf of hard-working employees, the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) celebrated an important legislative victory today when Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Earned Sick and…
TRENTON, N.J.—April 9, 2018—The New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) recently recognized Deborah Ewtushek, MSN, MS, RN, CCSN-NJ and Susan Weaver, Ph.D., RN, CRNI, NEA-BC for their outstanding work towards inspiring the lives of other nurses. Ewtushek, a nurse educator…
Nurse Recognized for Eliminating Health Care Disparities in Underserved Populations TRENTON, N.J.—April 6, 2018—The Institute for Nursing, the foundation of New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), honored Jackie Jacalan-Baras, MSN, MBA, RN, quality nurse manager- perioperative services, Robert Wood Johnson…
