Program Learning Outcomes
This program combines general education with practical nursing courses to prepare students for entry-level practice. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN) and to apply to a Board of Nursing for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Nursing program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
View the Program Guide for more information about courses and semester sequencing.
Selective Admissions
This program at RCSJ is a selective admissions program. After completing the general RCSJ application and being accepted to the College, the applicant must submit a separate application (portfolio) for their program of choice and attend an information session. Each program accepts one cohort of students per academic year.
New Program
This is a new academic offering at RCSJ designed to meet evolving workforce needs and provide students with flexible educational pathways, preparing students for in-demand careers and seamless transfer opportunities to four-year institutions.
Additional Information
The Practical Nursing certificate program is accredited by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, P.O. Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101, phone: 973-504-6430, website: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur.
Education Unique to Each Student
The support I received at RCSJ means a lot, especially being first-generation. It meant a lot having those people there to guide me, have 100% trust in me to do what I said I was going to do, . . . and believe in me even more than I believed in myself.
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