Governor Appoints Dean of Nursing at Felician University

RUTHERFORD, NJ – Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the School of Nursing, Christine Mihal, Ed.D., R.N., has been appointed by Governor Phil Murphy, to the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing Board (NJCCN).

Dr. Mihal stated, “It is my privilege to serve on the Board of the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing. The NJCCN was established by state legislation in 2002 and is guided by a 17-member Board representing New Jersey Nursing and Stakeholders. The Center works on behalf of nurses to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the nursing workforce and its impact on patient care.”

NJCCN’s vision is to be the leading voice on nursing workforce solutions for New Jersey citizens. Their mission includes five points:

· Ensure that competent future oriented, diverse nursing providers are available in sufficient numbers and preparation to meet the demand of the evolving healthcare system in New Jersey.

· Transform the healthcare system through research and innovative model programs.

· Create a central repository for education, practice, and research related to nursing workforce.

· Engage academic/practice partners, inter-professional colleagues, government and legislative agencies, consumers, business, and industry in workforce solutions.

· Promote a positive image for nursing.

Dr. Mihal has been with Felician University for 19 years, becoming the Dean for the School of Nursing in 2018. She has 25 years of experience in higher education administration of nursing programs and 35 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Felician University’s School of Nursing has been educating nurses, frontline workers, emergency responders, and other health professionals for more than 55 years. We’ve prepared more than 6,000 students with the skills to succeed in this challenging, high-demand field, and foster personal and professional integrity.

The School of Nursing is in the forefront of educating baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral students to act as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers in the 21st century healthcare system.

We have gained our hard-earned reputation for having one of the best programs in the state with advantages like our hands-on Nursing Resource Center with the latest equipment and simulation learning technology. In their senior year, students receive training and guidance from nurses in hospitals and clinical settings in the Clinical Residency Program, designed to provide a smooth transition into their first professional nursing role.

Felician University commends Dr. Mihal on her new appointment and is proud to have her serving on the NJCCN Board.