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, Illinois, 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 2,400 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 is an affiliate organization of the American Nurses Association, the premier organization representing the interested of the nation’s 4 million registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all.
OJNA members will be entitled to access all the benefits on our website including:
Receive discounts to annual OJNA conferences
Receive discounts to medical halacha webinars
OJNA Journal in print and digital formats
New graduate mentorship program
Eligible to join an OJNA committee
Continuing education modules
Resume and writing assistance
Vote in future elections
Access to job board
Legal FAQ’s
Payment can be made as a one time payment of $50/year or via installments of $5/month. Membership is valid for one year and is non-refundable. Members can control their account and membership by visiting My Account page on our website. Membership is automatically renewed unless the member makes a change to the account.
Board of Directors
SHEVI ROSNER
MSN RN-C
PRESIDENT
TOBY BRESSLER
PHD RN-C FAAN
VICE PRESIDENT
MARA MCCROSSIN
MSN AGNP-C
TREASURER
CHAYA MILIKOWSKY
MSN A/G ACNP-C
SECRETARY
RIVKA POMERANTZ
BSN RN-C
FOUNDER
BLIMA MARCUS
DNP RN-C
PAST PRESIDENT
Conference Committee
GOLDIE BURSTEIN
RN CCM
SHEVI ROSNER
MSN RN-C
LINDA SEGEL
BSN RN
Journal Committee
TOBI ASH
MBA BSN RN
TOBY BRESSLER
PHD RN-C FAAN
SARAH BRACHA COHEN
MS RN
CHAYA MILIKOWSKY
MSN A/G ACNP-C
TZIPORAH NEWMAN
BSN RN
SHEVI ROSNER
MSN RN-C
CHEVI WEINREB
RN OCN
New Grad Committee
MALKA KRUGER MS RN-C
CHUMIE UNGER BSN RN-C
EMILY FINKELMAN BSN RN
MARA MCCROSSIN MSN ACNP-C
Social Media Committee
AVIVA GLUCK BSN RN-C
MARA MCCROSSIN MSN AGNP-C
CHAYA MILIKOWSKY MSN A/G ACNP-C
RIVKA POMERANTZ RN-C
TANYA ROGALSKY RN
SHEVI ROSNER MSN RN-C
LINDA SEGEL BSN RN
L’VIA WEISINGER RN-C
Chapter Representatives
HADASSAH G FELDMAN MSN RN CCM
MARYLAND
MALKA FEIBUSH MSN APRN FNP-BC
FLORIDA
RAINA LEON RN
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
LESLIE KUSHNER RN
OHIO
NA’AMI KURINSKY EISINBERG RN
PENNSYLVANIA
TOVA WINTERS MSN FNP
MICHIGAN
LAURA SILVERSTEIN MSN RN-C
NEW JERSEY
MALKA HAYMAN MSN A/G ACNP-C
CALIFORNIA
MICHELE ASA MSN FNP-C
GEORGIA