OUR MISSION The Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association seeks to provide a forum to discuss professional issues related to Orthodox Jewish nurses, arrange social and educational events, and to serve the special needs of its members.
OUR HISTORY The concept of an Orthodox Jewish nursing network began in 2008 when Rivka Pomerantz BSN, RN, IBCLC graduated from nursing school. Rivka felt the need for a forum to discuss issues specific to Orthodox Jewish nurses and began an online support group. With time and momentum building, the idea of annual nursing conferences took shape and was sponsored by various professional organizations. Over the years, networking events have taken place in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In 2016, with the support of previous board members L’via Weisinger, Goldie Burstein, and Linda Segel, OJNA became incorporated as a non-profit organization.
OUR MEMBERS Our highly active Facebook group currently has over 1,900 members. Representation on this forum spans the United States, Israel, and Canada.
OUR FUTURE We strive to meet the needs of our members, promote professionalism and career advancement, and be a voice for Orthodox Jewish nurses across the world.
OJNA annual membership is valid for one year. Members will be entitled to access all the benefits on our website, be eligible to join an OJNA committee, and vote in future elections. Payment can be made as a one time payment of $50/year or via installments of $5/month. Please join us as we roll out our new and enhanced website, professional nursing journal, career development resources, continuing education, mentorship and more.
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Board of Directors
BLIMA MARCUS DNP RN OCN
PRESIDENT
SHEVI ROSNER MSN RN-C
VICE PRESIDENT
MARA MCCROSSIN MSN AGNP-C
TREASURER
CHAYA MILIKOWSKY MSN A/G ACNP-C
SECRETARY
RIVKA POMERANTZ BSN RN IBCLC
FOUNDER
Conference Committee
GOLDIE BURSTEIN RN CCM
SHEVI ROSNER MSN RN-C
LINDA SEGEL BSN RN
Journal Committee
TOBI ASH MBA BSN RN
BATSHEVA BANE BSN RN
SARAH BRACHA COHEN MSN RN
SHAINDY (SHARI) LAPIDES BSN RN
BLIMA MARCUS DNP RN
TZIPORAH NEWMAN BSN RN
Social Media Committee
NATALIE AKERMAN FNP-BC
JOELLE HARARI BSN RN
PERRY NEUMAN BSN RN
RIVKA POMERANTZ BSN RN IBCLC
AKIVA RUDIN BSN RN
L’VIA WEISINGER BSN RN IBCLC
New Grad Committee
MATT DEAR BTS EMT-B
EMILY FINKELMAN BSN RN
ZULAYKHO KATAYEV BSN RN
MALKA KRUGER MSN RN-BC
MARA MCCROSSIN MSN AGNP-C
CHUMIE UNGER BSN RN