ONL NJ - Organization of Nurse Leaders, New Jersey

12/11/2025

Please join us in thanking our outgoing board members, Helene Burns, Avril Keldo, Mary Johansen, Marilyn Mapp, & Rita Zenna!

Your dedication and hard work have made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for the time, insight, and passion you've shared with our community.

Wishing you all the best in your next chapters!

12/11/2025

We had the honor of presenting our former Executive Director, Susan Cholewka, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Holiday Awards Brunch. Her years of service leadership, and unwavering dedication have shaped our organization in countless ways.

Please join us in celebrating a legacy that will continue to inspire us for years to come.

12/11/2025

We had an incredible time at our Awards Brunch honoring this year's outstanding recipients. Their dedication, leadership, and impact inspire us all.

03/12/2025

DeAnna Kearney, Manager Endoscopy, The Valley Health System will present at the Sigma conference with Josie and Jason. Good luck, DeAnna!

03/12/2025

Josie Bodino, AVP, The Valley Health System and Jason Gruia, Manager Patient Flow, The Valley Health System will present "The Impact of Care and Retention Rounds on Turnover Rate" at the Sigma conference March 28-30 in Phoenix, AZ.
The Valley Hospital received the ONLNJ NWESC Award for Skilled Communication in October for this program.
Congratulations to The Valley Health System team from your NWESC colleagues! Good luck Josie and Jason!!

03/11/2025

Colleen Cantwell, nurse manager, Chilton Medical Center - Atlantic Health System has been accepted to present at the ANCC Magnet Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this year. Her presentation title is "Fostering Retention: Building a Supportive Work Environment for Novice RNs through Shared Governance." CONGRATULATIONS COLLEEN from your NWESC colleagues in New Jersey!!

Chilton Medical Center NWESC was the recipient of the 2024 ONLNJ NWESC award for the category of True Collaboration.

11/04/2024

New Board member, Kim Edson represented ONLNJ at a recent breakfast reception honoring Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin.

10/29/2024

NWESC member hospitals gathered in Princeton on October 10 for the annual retreat. Six hospitals were recognized for their efforts to engage nurses in promoting and sustaining a healthy workforce and environment. Congratulations to The Valley Hospital, Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center, CentraState Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital, and Chilton Medical Center!

08/05/2024

Hey nursing colleagues- Are you tired of dealing with disruptive behaviors in your workplace? Are you ready to transform your culture into one that is healthy, supportive, and professional? If you answered yes to both, then it’s time to take action!
At ONLNJ, we’ve partnered up with the Healthy Workforce Institute to bring you their highly sought after and transformational eCourse, Eradicating Bullying & Incivility: Essential Skills for Healthcare Leaders. This eCourse equips healthcare leaders with the strategies to recognize, address, and eliminate disruptive behaviors in their departments.
Don’t wait any longer to change your culture for the better. Let’s create a world where respect and professionalism become the new norm! Enroll now!

This online course is your essential first step in being able to recognize, address and eradicate the prevalent, disruptive behaviors that are undermining your workforce culture.

01/09/2024

“We could leave the Christmas lights up ‘til January” …Hunterton Health

12/15/2023

Proud to recognize Robyn Begley DNP, RN, NEA-BC for the lifetime achievement award at the 2023 ONL NJ Annual Awards Brunch. She says “I’m not done yet!”