History
The history of the New Jersey league for nursing
NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CELEBRATING NURSING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1915
Organized October 23, 1915 as the state affiliate of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing, the New Jersey League headquarters were located in Newark for over 25 years. In 1952, a vote by the members approved the corporation's name change and amended the purpose for which the organization was formed. Thus, the New Jersey League for Nursing, Inc. was born with a new direction.
That new direction was to foster the development and improvement of nursing services and nursing education through the interaction of nurses, consumers, and a variety of health care providers. The NJLN supports and implements the mission of the NLN to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our state, nation and the global community. It is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that may receive tax-deductible contributions.
With generous financial support from corporations, foundations, individual contributions, special fundraising events, and our membership, the New Jersey League for Nursing has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in nursing scholarships throughout the years . Scholarships are granted to those interested in pursuing a career in professional nursing or continuing their nursing education.
As a professional nursing organization, we welcome and invite all to join the NJLN and become part of this incredible member community. The NJLN offers educational programs relative to current healthcare issues and trends to provide a forum for improving nursing practice and providing continuing education. Each Spring the NJLN hosts its annual Convention where it brings together over 500 attendees that represent practicing nurses, nurse educators, nursing students, nurse retirees and a community of supporters from hospitals, education institutions, healthcare, and more. Each Fall the NJLN proudly hosts its annual Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards event in support of their mission.
The NJLN’s strategic plan guides the direction of the NJLN which is comprised of four goals which specify current activities and future direction for the organization. The NLN reviews the strategic plan on a yearly basis.
GOAL 1: Leader in Nursing Education: Enhance the NJLN’s state impact as the recognized leader in nursing education.
GOAL 2: Commitment to Members: Engage a diverse, sustainable, member-led organization with the capacity to deliver our mission effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with our values.
GOAL 3: Champion for Nurse Educators: Be the voice of nurse educators and champion their interests in political, academic, and professional arenas.
GOAL 4: Advancement of the Science of Nursing Education: Promote research that generates evidence about nursing education and the scholarship of teaching.
From the nurses' role as patient advocate, to the advances in nursing practice, to nurse entrepreneurs venturing out in their own businesses, nurses have proven not only to be skilled, critical thinkers, but also innovative providers of quality health care.
As the NJLN continues to evolve with the advancement of technology and the changing landscape of healthcare, we have worked with the National League for Nursing to evolve the current Constituent League model to what has recently been announced which is the evolution to the Alliance of Leagues for Nursing, which is a program which includes nursing leagues for around the country having the decision-making control over how best to meet the needs of our local constituents, while sharing best practices, develop programs together, while engaging in the common goal to advance nursing education. Effective January 1, 2025, the new Alliance of Leagues for Nursing program will go into effect, however, what will remain unchanged is the commitment to our mission which is closely aligned with the National League for Nursing – to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation and global community by focusing on nursing education at the local, state, and regional levels. For all of the details about this alliance, and why it is an exciting time to be part of the NJLN, read the full press release click here.
WHY WE ARE A UNIQUE ORGANIZATION
The New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) is the only organization in New Jersey in which registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, healthcare providers, those providing employment for health care providers, education institutions, nurse educators and the public can meet on common ground. The Board of Directors consists of members representing all levels of nursing, nurse educators, and nurse leaders from communities throughout the state of New Jersey.
AN ORGANIZATION THAT CARES ABOUT YOU
We invite you to join an organization that believes that health care needs can best be met through the interaction of nurses, consumers, and others who provide health care. NJLN is an organization that offers the opportunity to exchange information, to network, foster leadership and education, while promoting the positive image of nursing. The NJLN gives an equal and respected voice to all those who are involved in or are the recipients of healthcare and publicly acknowledges those individuals and agencies that serve as role models of nursing excellence. This organization advances nursing education through continuing educational programs for nursing faculty and practicing nurses and offers scholarships for entry level nursing education through advanced degrees in nursing. These approaches help meet the critical need for nurses for the future. Individual members or Corporate Sponsors NJLN has a place for all of you!
The NJLN is a two-time recipient of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Excellence in Innovation Award having received it in 2020 and 2022.
