TCNJ News
For Immediate Release
October 30, 2007
Nursing professor to be recognized by the Institute for Nursing
EWING, NJ ... Mimi Cappelli, assistant professor of nursing at The College of New Jersey, will be honored by the Institute for Nursing, a charitable affiliate of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), on December 5, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Princeton. Cappelli and 10 other honorees will receive the institute’s “Divas and Dons” awards at the 7th Annual Gala.
Cappelli has a long list of credentials and a dedication to the organization that more than qualifies her for the award. In 1980, Cappelli joined NJSNA, seven years after graduating from Trenton State College School of Nursing. She eventually rose to the position of NJSNA president from 2002-2004, after completing positions on the legislation committee and as the president-elect. As president, Cappelli was the representative for 130,000 New Jersey nurses to other professionals, governing bodies, the public, and the media.
"I joined the association because I believed it was the obligation of a professional in society to joins his/her professional organization," said Cappelli. "I also believe it was the best way for me to continue to be informed about the profession of nursing after completing my nursing education at TSC."
Through its annual Divas and Dons dinner gala, the Institute calls attention to the outstanding achievements of accomplished New Jersey nurses. The dinner is also the Institute’s primary annual fundraiser. Proceeds fund scholarships for nursing students and nurses advancing their education. The Institute also provides for quality continuing education programs and grants for nurses involved in research.
“The mission of the Institute for Nursing is to advance the nursing profession and the quality of health care in our communities through scholarship, research and education,” said Barbara Chamberlain, president of the Institute for Nursing, “Our current goals include raising money to expand our scholarship and research programs. We want to bring more nurses into our profession and develop educational programs to keep nurses current on the major advances in health care. This effort is vital to improving the quality of health care in New Jersey.”
