RWJF said the New Jersey Action Coalition will receive the grant through the Future of Nursing State Implementation Program, a $7.65 million initiative that supports action coalitions in 33 states.

SIP bolsters efforts underway in 50 states and the District of Columbia, through The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, to improve health and health care through nursing. “We are immensely proud of the work our Action Coalitions are doing to transform nursing education and practice, support nurse leadership, and diversify the nursing workforce. Matching funding for this grant was provided by New Jersey hospitals that have achieved the status of Magnet hospitals for nursing; the schools of nursing in New Jersey; the Kirby Foundation; Deans Committee of Baccalaureate Nursing Programs; and other private donations.

The Center to Champion Nursing in America an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation and RWJF serves as the national program office for the Future of Nursing State Implementation Program.