Establishes program for recruitment, training, and retention of health care professionals in veterans memorial homes; appropriates $370,000.
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Overview
This bill establishes a pilot program to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare professionals, such as nurses and certified nursing assistants, at New Jersey’s veterans memorial homes. It creates a scholarship program to help current employees pursue advanced nursing education, with repayment requirements if they leave their positions. The bill also includes a recruitment bonus program for new registered nurses and licensed practical nurses hired by the department, and requires annual reporting on the program’s effectiveness.
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