Nursing

The program offers a limited number of seats and is held during daytime hours only. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement best practices and evaluate outcomes of care.

The department offers two programs: traditional entry and the LPN to RN program. For more information on the LPN to RN program, please visit the LPN to RN Program page. The traditional program is accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc (ACEN) Middlesex College Associate and The New Jersey Board of Nursing.

This is a highly competitive program and it is imperative that you refer all program application and criteria questions to the Admissions Office, by emailing us at healthtech@middlesexcollege.edu.

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must have completed all developmental coursework or qualify for a testing exemption. Please email healthtech@middlesexcollege.edu to confirm that your exemption has been received.
2. Provide proof of high school graduation or a GED. Applicants who attended a college outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an accredited third-party credential evaluation service. We strongly recommend using World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
   • If you have completed 12 or more cumulative college credits (pass or fail), your college GPA will be used.
   • If you have completed less than 12 cumulative college credits (pass or fail), your high school GPA will be used.
4. Earn a grade of C or higher in both a lab Biology and Chemistry course.
5. Take the TEAS VII exam and achieve a Proficient score. The exam may be taken only once during the application period at any testing location. Exams taken outside the application period will not be accepted.

For more information about transfer credits, visit the Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Credits page.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Manage nursing care in a manner that reflects integrity, legal and ethical principles, professional codes, and commitment to safety and quality for diverse patients, families, and communities.
• Advocate for patients and families in ways that promote their self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth.
• Coordinate care with members of the healthcare team in a collegial spirit to plan and promote patient-centered care.
• Analyze current, professional knowledge to make judgements that promote, maintain, and restore health and further the practice of nursing.
• Assume clinical competencies appropriate to the roles of care provider, patient advocate, teacher, collaborator, and decision maker.

Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate Algebra I competency before taking courses in the major. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completing the appropriate class. Students must have a “B” or better in high school or college laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (High school GPA will be used if the student has less than 12 college credits at the time of application).

*There may be additional requirements that are required depending on the major chosen.

Recommended Course Sequence

Below are the required courses and the recommended course sequences for program completion. Some courses may have prerequisite or corequisite requirements. Refer to the course descriptions for details.

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