Nursing Selective Admissions
Admission to the RCSJ Nursing program is selective, meaning it is not guaranteed and requires additional steps towards admission.
Nursing, RN
The next RN cohort starts in September 2026.
This program requires a portfolio with a checklist of duties, which must be completed by the deadline for admission consideration.
- Portfolio Opens: January 5, 2026
- Final Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m.
- Decision Sent: April 2, 2026
- Decisions will be sent to your RCSJ student email.
Upon successful completion of the Nursing program, students are eligible to apply for state licensure and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Nursing program is approved by The New Jersey Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
While the program is offered at both Gloucester and Cumberland, applicants may only submit a portfolio to one campus. An applicant who submits a portfolio for both campuses will be denied entry on both campuses.
Program Accreditation and Success
- Nursing Program Accreditation History and Current Status (ACEN Policy #9)
- Student Achievement Data in Compliance with ACEN Policy #29
2026 RN Information Sessions
- All applicants must attend ONE information session from the dates below prior to submission of a portfolio.
- Advance registration is required for all sessions.
- Information sessions for the PN program and the LPN-RN Track do not count.
- Please note the format of the information sessions before registering.
- All information sessions will start promptly at the posted time and last about 1.5 – 2 hours.
- Late entries (10 minutes past start time) will be prohibited. Plan accordingly!
| Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Gloucester Campus | No prior registration needed |
| October 14, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Virtual | |
| November 12, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | |
| December 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Virtual | |
| January 6, 2026 | 3 p.m. | Virtual | |
| February 5, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Cumberland Campus | No prior registration needed |
| February 23, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Virtual |
Download the Suggested Application Timeline PDF to help you plan and prepare.
Have Questions?
Generic Nursing Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing is available at Gloucester and Cumberland.
Admission to the Nursing Program is highly competitive. There is no guarantee of admission, even if an applicant exceeds minimum program admission criteria in one or more areas.
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) and apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure as registered nurses.
Four semesters, which is two academic years
It is dependent on clinical site availability and faculty availability
It is a daytime, weekday program with 3-4 days per week in nursing activities. 1-2 days of clinical, 1 day lecture, 1 day skills lab.
Students must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the fall semester.
You will be prepared to move into an RN-BSN program at institutions like Rowan, Wilmington, Drexel, and more. Nursing is eligible for the 3+1 program at Rowan University.
If you are employed at Inspira Health, you are eligible for a 50% discount on tuition and fees.
The Inspira EdgeIt varies per student due to financial aid circumstances. The tuition and fees chart details the cost.
For More Information
Contact
Selective Admissions
856-415-2209
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