2 Year Nursing Programs in New Jersey – Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurses in New Jersey must hold a minimum of an associate degree from an educational institution licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
There are approximately 19 ADN programs across the state of New Jersey, delivered primarily by community colleges. Most associate degree programs in the state have a duration of between two and three years, depending upon the institution and the number of pre-requisite courses necessary. Options include traditional daytime studying, flexible evening/weekend programs and there are also some newer formats emerging that feature some online components.
New Jersey is not a member of the original Nurse Licensure Compact. However, the state of New Jersey has legislation pending that will allow it to become a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. This means that RNs registered in New Jersey will become eligible to obtain a multi-state license.
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Atlantic Cape Community College
Upon successful completion of the 66 credit nursing program at Atlantic Cape, graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) and are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN examination for state licensure as an RN. The course is designed to be challenging, and students are encouraged to reduce all other time commitments throughout the two-year duration of the program.
Applicants for the nursing program must first be admitted to the college to complete 20 credits of pre-requisite courses and may then apply to begin their 46 credits of nursing education. Admission to the nursing program is competitive and applicants must demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.5 and complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Atlantic and Cape May County residents are given priority consideration.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
5100 E Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
609-625-1111
Website: http://www.atlantic.edu/academics/nursing/index.php
Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College offers both a daytime and evening track two-year 66 credit program that leads to an award of Associate in Applied Science (AAS). The day option begins in the fall semester; the evening option begins in the spring semester. The program prepares its graduates for work as an RN by integrating classroom content with both simulated clinical experiences and real-life patient interactions.
Entry to the nursing program is competitive and pre-requisites for application include college-level courses in biology, chemistry and math and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates are also required to take an admissions test. Admissions decisions are based on the results of the entrance exam and the broader academic record.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination as the education program is fully accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-447-7100
Website: https://bergen.edu/academics/academic-divisions-departments/health-professions-division/nursing/
County College of Morris
CCM offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) which is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
The core nursing program requires six semesters of study. Part-time and evening schedules are also offered which may take longer to complete. Before applying for the nursing program, students must be first admitted to the college to complete a pre-professional phase where they undertake general education and science prerequisites. Once these are underway, students can then apply for the professional (clinical) phase. Acceptance into the professional phase is competitive, minimum requirements include a GPA of 2.5 and a grade of “C” in all science courses.
Nursing students at CCM benefit from a newly renovated nursing laboratory with state-of-the-art patient simulators and up-to-date software including virtual clinical experiences.
214 Center Grove Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
973-328-5000
Essex County College
Nursing students at Essex County College undertake a comprehensive education program that leads to an award of Associate in Applied Science (AAS). The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in hospitals and other healthcare facilities immediately upon graduation. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the certification exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse. Essex County College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
The nursing program employs state-of-the-art on-campus laboratories, including a nursing simulation laboratory and a multimedia computer laboratory, to assist students in their learning endeavors. Once the program pre-requisite courses have been completed, students are able to complete the 66 credit associate degree program in a two-year period if studying on a full-time basis and taking 13 credits each semester.
303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
973-877-3000
Website: http://www.essex.edu/academics/programs/stem/nah/nursing/
Ocean County College
At Ocean County College nursing students can embark upon a planned, two-year curriculum of classroom study and clinical experience that prepares them to graduate with an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS), ready to sit the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and gain employment as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
The college offers a traditional nursing program featuring a combination of classroom study and clinical experiences that can be completed in two years. There are two start dates each year and both day and evening courses are available. The college also offers an on-site online program for candidates with previous healthcare experience. This allows individuals to study the majority of academic content through online sessions at home alongside attending clinical and face-to-face sessions with a faculty member.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
1 College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754
732-255-0400
Website: https://www.ocean.edu/programs-and-courses/school-of-nursing/