This program prepares the student for entry-level nursing positions in hospitals or comparable facilities. Clinical learning experiences are required some courses. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Successful completion of this examination results in licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
This program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing (NJBON), 124 Halsey Street, Sixth Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07101, (973) 504-6430, and by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404)975-5000. If you have questions or complaints about the program, you can contact NJBON and/or ACEN.
Specific admission criteria for the program are outlined in the Admission and Registration section of this catalog. Separate policies exist for the Nursing Program, including grading. These policies can be found in the Nursing Student Handbook.
- Use clinical reasoning to provide holistic patient-centered care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
- Assume accountability for own behavior and nursing practice based upon legal and ethical principles, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards.
- Manage patient care through effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration and information technology to support decision making within systems-based practice.
- Participate in initiatives to minimize the risk of harm and optimize the quality and safety of patient care through individual performance and system effectiveness.
- Use the best current evidence coupled with clinical expertise and consideration of patients’ preferences, experience and values to make practice decisions.
General Education: 24 Credits as Follows:
Career Studies: 40 Credits as Follows:
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.
Credits Required for Degree: 64
The following sequence is an example of how this program can be completed. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options, or to monitor your progress. Students must satisfy specific requirements in order to be admitted to this program. See Admission to Health Science Program, Registration and Records section of this catalog or visit the Nursing Program web page.
Semester 1
Total Credits: 15
Semester 2
Total Credits: 13
Semester 3
Total Credits: 12
Semester 4
Total Credits: 12
Semester 5
Total Credits: 12
Sequence Note:
Faculty recommend that ENGL122 be taken in the summer term. For a full-time credit load in semester 5, students may take courses required for the BSN degree.