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e College of New Jersey ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019 On the Hill Yolanda Nelson, assistant professor of nursing, and nursing students Yvonne Njoku '19 and Chioma Onwunaka '19, participated in the annual National Black Nurses Association's Day on Capitol Hill in February, where they caucused with congressional leaders about this year's NBNA theme, "Epidemic of Health Inequity" — and selfied with presidential hopeful Cory Booker. BRAGGING RIGHTS Top 10 RegisteredNursing.org recognized TCNJ's Department of Nursing among the top 10 in New Jersey. 100% Student pass rate on the American College of Sports Medicine certification test (the credential needed to become a certified personal trainer or exercise physiologist). The national average is 60 percent. 92% The nursing program's pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam, surpassing the national average of 75 percent. A+ TCNJ's health and physical education teaching program boasts the highest hiring rate, edTPA scores, and Praxis II scores in New Jersey. WHAT WE'RE UP TO Gerry Altmiller professor of nursing Was named an American Academy of Nursing 2018 Fellow, the highest honor in the profession. Carole Kenner dean of the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science Discussed the impact of the Spanish flu on the nursing profession and health care industry in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Sharon Byrne associate professor and chair of nursing Participated in the Summer Faculty Fellowship in Israel, where she connected with health care educators and professionals and deepened her understanding of Jewish culture. Yolanda Nelson assistant professor of nursing Received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty, which recognizes and celebrates the contributions faculty members make to the future of nursing. Nicholas Ratamess professor of health and exercise science Is editor-in-chief of e Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, a publication that discusses conditioning through applied exercise science. Brenda Seals associate professor and chair of public health Presented research on ethnic differences in Asian dietary habits and health communication at the American Public Health Association 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego, California.