This bill establishes a program within the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN) to provide financial, material, and technical support to veterans memorial homes in New Jersey for the implementation of residency programs for licensed practical nurses and registered professional nurses. The bill appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to facilitate this initiative. Veterans memorial homes will be able to apply for support, and the NJCCN will set requirements for the residency programs, including a 12-month timeline, full-time schedules for residents, and data collection on residency completion and employment retention.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require the NJCCN to include specific data in its reports to the Governor and Legislature, such as the participation of veterans memorial homes in the new program and the funds spent on support provided to these homes. This amendment aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the program's impact and effectiveness. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the twelfth month following its enactment.

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Introduced: 18A:65-92