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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE REGION PRESIDENT

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE REGION PRESIDENT

Dear NJSNA Region 3 Members

Dear NJSNA Region 3 members,

I want to extend my sincere and warmest wishes to all of you for a healthy 2026. Your dedication and compassion have been the foundation of our success by inspiring those around us and elevating the quality of the nursing care we provide. As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, let us continue to support one another.

As we look ahead to this year, let us come together to share knowledge and encourage innovation within our nursing community. With our combined expertise, resilience, and dedication, we will continue to advocate for the nursing profession. Wishing everyone a year filled with professional growth, personal fulfillment, and good health.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you as President and look forward to meeting and supporting you.

Respectfully,

Elsie A. Rivera, PhD, DNP, APN, FNP-C

President, NJSNA Region 3

If you are not a member of NJSNA, please join us at www.NJSNA.org. Joining your state organization is a professional responsibility. NJSNA is THE organization protecting and representing all NURSES.
NJSNARegion03@gmail.com

Board of Directors

  • Elsie A. Rivera, President
  • Alissa Walaszek, Immediate Past President
  • Laura Geron, Secretary
  • Mark Jordan Polon, Treasurer
  • Ndidiamaka Ezuma, VP of Communications
  • Cynthia Samuel, VP of Education
  • Ruth Antwi, VP of Congress on Policy & Practice
  • Lois Green, Essex County Member-at-Large
  • Susan Odomako, Essex County Member-at-Large
  • Norma Rodgers-Frink, Union County Member-at-Large
  • Yolanda Scipio-Jackson, Union County Member-at-Large
  • Pamela Parson-Williams, Chair, Nomination Committee
  • Thomas Hill, Nominating Committee
  • Lynda Arnold-Davis, Nominating Committee
  • Vivian Ukor, Nominating Committee

Dear NJSNA Region 3 Members

Dear NJSNA Region 3 members,

I want to extend my sincere and warmest wishes to all of you for a healthy 2026. Your dedication and compassion have been the foundation of our success by inspiring those around us and elevating the quality of the nursing care we provide. As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, let us continue to support one another.

As we look ahead to this year, let us come together to share knowledge and encourage innovation within our nursing community. With our combined expertise, resilience, and dedication, we will continue to advocate for the nursing profession. Wishing everyone a year filled with professional growth, personal fulfillment, and good health.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you as President and look forward to meeting and supporting you.

Respectfully,

Elsie A. Rivera, PhD, DNP, APN, FNP-C

President, NJSNA Region 3

If you are not a member of NJSNA, please join us at www.NJSNA.org. Joining your state organization is a professional responsibility. NJSNA is THE organization protecting and representing all NURSES.
NJSNARegion03@gmail.com

Board of Directors

  • Elsie A. Rivera, President
  • Alissa Walaszek, Immediate Past President
  • Laura Geron, Secretary
  • Mark Jordan Polon, Treasurer
  • Ndidiamaka Ezuma, VP of Communications
  • Cynthia Samuel, VP of Education
  • Ruth Antwi, VP of Congress on Policy & Practice
  • Lois Green, Essex County Member-at-Large
  • Susan Odomako, Essex County Member-at-Large
  • Norma Rodgers-Frink, Union County Member-at-Large
  • Yolanda Scipio-Jackson, Union County Member-at-Large
  • Pamela Parson-Williams, Chair, Nomination Committee
  • Thomas Hill, Nominating Committee
  • Lynda Arnold-Davis, Nominating Committee
  • Vivian Ukor, Nominating Committee

Region 3 Nursing Scholarships

Don & Divas

Congratulations to Flora Ajayi

Congratulations to Flora Ajayi, recipient of the Lucille Joel Award.  Flora attends the University of Cincinnat

Alissa Walasek, BSN, RN

Congratulations to Alissa Walasek, BSN, RN, recipient of the 2022 New Jersey League for Nursing Recognition Award in honor of her outstanding commitment and contributions to the nursing profession.

Stay tuned...

Upcoming continuing education opportunities will be posted here!

Region 3 Nursing Scholarships

Don & Divas

Congratulations to Flora Ajayi

Congratulations to Flora Ajayi, recipient of the Lucille Joel Award.  Flora attends the University of Cincinnat

Alissa Walasek, BSN, RN

Congratulations to Alissa Walasek, BSN, RN, recipient of the 2022 New Jersey League for Nursing Recognition Award in honor of her outstanding commitment and contributions to the nursing profession.

Stay tuned...

Upcoming continuing education opportunities will be posted here!

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NEWS & UPDATES

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NEWS & UPDATES

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NJSNA Region 3 Spring 2022

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New Board Members

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