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Our commitment to nursing
As part of Johnson & Johnson's global social impact platform J&J Care Community, which champions nurses and community health workers to advance access to quality care around the world, we are proud to continue our 125 years standing support of the profession, because we believe nurses are the backbone of health systems worldwide and critical in transforming care.

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In the Spotlight
  • “Caring with Courage” films & Nurse Innovation Toolkit
    Turn inspiring stories of nurse innovation into action with this toolkit for health system nursing teams. Featuring "Caring with Courage" films produced for Johnson & Johnson by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, meet extraordinary nurse innovators working to improve healthcare in meaningful ways. Explore the series, dive into the post-film discussion and reflection activity, and download a new resource guide to innovation opportunities supported by Johnson & Johnson.
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  • J&J Care Community
    The WHO estimates a global shortage of 4.5 million nurses by 2030. Patients around the world face poorer health outcomes due to gaps in access to quality care and a mounting strain on health workers. That’s why Johnson & Johnson is proud to champion nurses and community health workers through its global social platform J&J CareCommunity,
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  • Access Nurse and Allied Health Clinical Education & Leadership Resources
    The EMPOWOR program provides courses developed to equip learners facing the challenges of today’s healthcare.
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  • Embracing AI in Nursing: A Look Toward the Future
    As AI-based technologies help to solve complex problems, it’s essential that systems emphasize the importance of collaboration between nurses and AI developers to ensure care is delivered compassionately, equitably, and safely.
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Nursing School & Career Resources
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    Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarships
    Nurses play a critical role in safeguarding public health, yet gaps in access to quality care persist across many communities in the U.S. Investing in a strong, resilient nursing workforce is essential to ensuring better health outcomes nationwide. One way we do this is by partnering with the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) on scholarships that invest in the next generation of nursing professionals.

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  • Find Your Path
    Are you considering a nursing career but unsure of where to start? Discovering your nursing career path is the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career in healthcare. With various nursing specialties and career paths to choose from, getting into a nursing program is the next step towards achieving your goals.
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  • Nursing Schools
    There are numerous nursing schools and programs available throughout the country, providing a wide range of nursing classes, degrees and certifications to choose from. Use the tools below to explore best colleges for nursing and the best nursing programs based on the criteria that fit your specific needs and career goals.
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  • Paying for Nursing School
    There are many kinds of financial assistance available, including nursing grants and scholarships, to help you on your path to a nursing career.
    See Scholarships & Financial Aid Opportunities Here
  • Nursing Programs & Degrees
    Nursing Programs & DegreesWhen considering a future nursing career, it's important to explore the different nursing programs available and the paths they offer. With various options like associate degree programs, bachelor's degree programs, and direct-entry master's degree programs, prospective students can choose the educational path that best suits their goals and interests.
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Nursing Career Guidance
Explore these resources about careers in nursing:

Why Be a Nurse?
Nursing Career FAQs
Nursing Salary Map
Find Your Nursing Career Path
Find Your Nursing Specialty
No matter how far you are in your nursing journey, there’s a specialty to suit you. Start the quiz by choosing one of these which describes you.
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Latest Nursing News & Innovation
  • Why Be a Nurse?
    My Road to Nursing
    Hear from Chantol Aspinall, a nursing student and J&J scholarship recipient, as she describes her road into nursing.
    2025-10-17T12:06:24.291Z
  • Nurses Leading Innovation
    Empowering nurse practitioners to launch community-based practices
    A groundbreaking hybrid program from Duke Health and Johnson & Johnson is equipping nurse practitioners (NPs) with leadership and business acumen tools to design and launch NP-run primary care and behavioral health enterprises in limited-resource settings. Learn how 20 NPs are expanding access, advancing equity, and empowering community-driven care.
    2025-10-08T21:19:16.836Z
  • Nurses Leading Innovation
    Scaling what works: how Ascension builds systemwide innovation from the bedside up
    In a novel and impactful model, Ascension is transforming healthcare innovation by pairing nurse operators with practice-based nurse scientists. This partnership blends operational expertise with scientific rigor, turning frontline insights into scalable, evidence-based solutions. From reducing falls in emergency departments to improving retention and safety, the approach delivers measurable impact and empowers nurses to lead change.
    2025-09-04T14:04:43.417Z
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SEE YOU NOW Podcast
126: AI in Play: Working Smarter, Not Harder
In this episode of our AI in Play series, we meet Ryannon Frederick, MS, RN, System Chief Nursing Officer at Mayo Clinic, who has restructured nursing leadership teams to ensure nurses identify the problems, co-develop the solutions, and remain partners from design through implementation and testing.
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Continuing Education Credits

Through our partners and educational grants provided to independent, accredited continuing education (CE) providers, Johnson & Johnson is making resources available to nurses to focused on key areas.

  • The EMPOWOR program, provided by JnJInstitute.com, is designed to provide nurses and Allied Health Professionals with clinical education and leadership resources.
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  • The Nurse Learning Exchange, powered by Sigma and supported by Johnson & Johnson Foundation, offers over 30 free NCPD contact hours of on-demand professional development for nursing students and nurses at any career stage. Courses cover wellbeing, leadership, advocacy, and more—designed to help you grow and make an impact. Available through April 2026.
    Start learning here