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New Jersey
City
University
RN to BSN
Nursing Department
Rossey 405
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-3157 (office)
201-200-3264 (fax)
www.njcu.edu/nursing/rn-bsn
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Table of Contents
History Of NJCU’S RN to BSN .......................................................................................................................................... 3
What Is A BSN? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
RN to BSN Program Locations........................................................................................................................................ 3
Description Of NJCU’S RN to BSN .................................................................................................................................. 3
RN to BSN Dual Admissions Program & Articulation Agreements .................................................................. 4
RN to BSN Admissions For Non Joint or Dual Programs ..................................................................................... 5
Program Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Information Sessions ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Application Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Degree ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Pre-requisite Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Essay .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
International Nurses ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Equal Opportunity ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Honor Society ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Career Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Application Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Prospective Student Counseling .................................................................................................................................... 8
After Acceptance.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Additional Costs ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Financing Your BSN ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Program Completion .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Job Market .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Social Media........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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History of NJCU’S RN to BSN
Part of New Jersey City University’s (NJCU) College of Professional Studies the NJCU Nursing
Department was established in 1976, and was one of the first programs in New Jersey to solely
service the professional registered nurse returning for a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
(BSN). Graduates of the highly-regarded program, which is accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for the Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as NLNAC and approved by the
New Jersey State Board of Nursing, have pursued graduate studies, developed expertise in
specialty areas, and assumed nursing leadership positions across the country.
What Is A BSN?
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares students for a career as a Registered Nurse
working in a wide range of healthcare organizations. Graduates of the program are prepared to
assume the responsibilities of a nursing generalist as well as to assume leadership positions in
nursing.
Admission to the RN to BSN program is restricted to nurses who are graduates of diploma or
associate degree programs or foreign educated nurses who are eligible for RN licensure in the US.
RN to BSN Program Locations
The RN to BSN is currently offered on the main campus in Jersey City and at the Brookdale
Communiversity Campus at Wall.
Main Campus – 2039 Kennedy Blvd Rossey Hall Room 405 Jersey City, NJ
www.njcu.edu
Brookdale Community College @ Wall – 800 Monmouth Blvd Wall, NJ
www.njcu.edu/njcuatwall
http://www.brookdalecc.edu/academics/nj-coastal-communiversity/
Description of NJCU’S RN to BSN
The RN to BSN program requires a total of 128 credits for graduation. With transfer credits,
portfolio, and examination (CLEP) credits, it is possible to complete the program in as few as 12 18 months or as individually desired. The program offers both part-time and full-time options.
Students may begin the program at the start of the fall, spring, or summer terms, and many
courses are offered every semester, some classes may be a blended format. Of note, the nursing
department offers international trips focused on Culture, Mission focused, the History of Nursing
and Global Health Issues.
The NJCU RN to BSN curriculum can be found online on the RN to BSN webpage
http://www.njcu.edu/nursing/rn-bsn/general-info/ and on page 8 of this document.
Applicants must meet admission requirements to be eligible for consideration. Nurses applying for
admission must submit official transcript(s) from any nursing schools and/or colleges attended to
the NJCU Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer credits are evaluated by the NJCU
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Academic Advising Center. Internationally educated students need to have transcripts evaluated
by an independent accreditation agency, such as World Education Services or Education
Credential Service.
Students will also be required to provide proof of a current Registered Nurse License in the state
of New Jersey prior to taking their first clinical course (Nursing Process and Health Promotion
NURS 452).
RN to BSN Dual Admissions Program & Articulation Agreements
The College of Professional Studies has dual-admission agreements participating with the colleges
noted below for nursing students:
1. Brookdale Community College
2. Essex County College
3. Passaic County Community College
4. Hudson County Community College in association with CarePoint Health School of Nursing
The dual-admission process permits students to transfer directly from the community college
after successful completion of their Applied Associates Degree (AAS) to NJCU’s RN to BSN program.
This unique program allows nursing students to earn credits toward their (AAS) degree and their
NJCU Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at the same time. Students who subsequently
complete their AAS degree program and fulfill all criteria of the dual admissions program will
enter NJCU as a fully matriculated student with junior-year standing.
Students must be admitted to the Brookdale CC, Essex CC, Passaic CCC, Hudson CC/CarePoint
Health School of Nursing program to be eligible to apply as a dual admit student. The dual
admission application form can be found at your respective college’s transfer office. This Dual
Admit form must be completed any semester before your final semester at the above colleges.
The number of credits transferred into the NJCU RN to BSN program varies based upon the
number of credits earned in the ASS degree and on the respective articulation agreement.
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Brookdale Community College Credits earned in the AAS and transferred into the BSN
ranges from 72-82 credits, this will vary dependent upon the number credits of the
prerequisite courses taken at Brookdale CC.
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Essex County College Credits earned in the AAS and transferred into the BSN ranges from
66 - 75 dependent upon the number credits of prerequisite courses taken at Essex CC
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Passaic County Community College Credits earned in the AAS and transferred into the
BSN are 68 credits.
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Hudson County Community College with CarePoint Health School of Nursing (CPHSON):
Credits earned at the AAS and transferred into the BSN are: HCCC (37 credits) and CPHSON
(34 credits) are transferred into the BSN Degree.
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(Please note for any prospective, current or past* students. CPHSON graduates must have received their degree
no earlier than 2011 to be eligible for the program.)
If you are a past graduate of any of the above four nursing programs, and would like to apply to
NJCU after you have graduated, you may be eligible to transfer all earned AAS credits into your
BSN. Please make an appointment for advisement to discuss your respective credits with
LConyers1@njcu.edu for Jersey City Campus students and JMattiello@njcu.edu for the Wall
Campus students.
RN to BSN Admissions for Non Joint or Dual Programs
Graduates of other AA or AAS programs are also accepted.
In addition to the curriculum posted on the RN to BSN Nursing website for students who are not
part of the dual admissions program (BCC, PCCC, ECC, HCCC and CPHSON) you will be required to
select a minimum of 15 credits of General Studies Program courses. Equitable courses may be
transferred from prior collegiate experiences and other courses may be challenged for credit via
CLEP examinations or the NYU Language Challenge Exam. College credits are through the NYU
School of Continuing and Professional Studies, detailed information is available on the NYU/SCPS
website: http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/testing.html
CLEP information is available on the following website; please check with your advisor which
CLEP exams are approved for transfer by NJCU.
http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam
Program Calendar
The RN to BSN offers rolling admissions; students can apply at any time and be accepted.
Contact Information
Jersey City Campus
Alfa Rodriguez Lopez
arodriguez10@njcu.edu
201-200-3157
Lakeesha Conyers
lconyers1@njcu.edu 201-200-3157
Wall Communiversity Campus
Jacqueline Mattiello
jmattiello@njcu.edu 732-280-7090 Ext. 6116
Denise Serpico
dserpico@njcu.edu 732-280-7090 Ext. 6011
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Information Sessions
Information sessions are generally held three times per year at each campus. Please check our
website for dates and times. If you wish to attend please RSVP to:
Jersey City Campus
Lakeesha Conyers at lconyers1@njcu.edu
Wall Communiversity Campus
Jacqueline Mattiello at jmattiello@njcu.edu
Application Requirements
Degree
Only open to registered nurses who are a graduate of a diploma program, a graduate of an
associate’s degree or an out-of-county nurse licensed in his or her county of origin.
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred.
Pre-requisite Courses
To be considered for admission, the applicant must complete four pre-requisite courses. These
prerequisites may be taken during the BSN course of study; they do not need to be completed
before starting the BSN:
 Chemistry
 Statistics
 Sociology of The Family (Marriage and The Family)
 College Level Algebra (Level 100 or higher)
Pre-requisites must have been taken from a regionally accredited college or university (online or
in-person) within the past 10 years. Pre-requisites older than 10 years, obtained from a country
other than the US, or from a non-accredited school are not accepted.
All pre-requisite grades must be a grade of “C” or better to be considered for admission.
If you have questions about acceptance of other college courses, please review and compare the
course description of the above courses in the NJCU Undergraduate Catalog available at
www.njcu.edu/academics/pdf/ugcatalog.pdf
Essay
If you have not completed a Dual Admission form, and are completing a traditional application
form from NJCU, an essay is required from the Admissions Office explaining your aspirations and
motivation for attending NJCU. The essay is required to be submitted as part of your application.
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International Nurses
Internationally educated students with associates or higher degrees from a college or university
outside the US may apply. In addition to the application requirements listed above, applicants will
also be required to submit a foreign transcript evaluation that includes coursework, degree and US
GPA equivalent. Transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES) member. Commonly, World Education Service (WES) or Educational Credential
Evaluators (ECE) are used however you may use another company. For a list of foreign transcript
evaluators please go to http://www.naces.org/
Equal Opportunity
All applicants will be considered provided each application requirement is met. No one will be
denied entry to the program based on race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic
origin.
Honor Society
Students in NJCU’s RN to BSN program may be inducted each spring into the Kappa Eta Chapter of
Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing.
Founded in 1922, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), with members in approximately 490
chapters throughout 85 countries, supports the learning, knowledge and professional
development of nursed making a difference in global health. The mission of the Honor Society of
Nursing is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership
and service.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of NJCU’s RN to BSN program are well prepared to assume the responsibilities of a
generalist in nursing, for leadership positions, and graduate education.
Application Procedure
If you are a student at one of the Dual Admit Colleges, please visit the Transfer Office at your
college for the Dual Admit form.
If you are not a student from one of the colleges or are a previous graduate of one of the four
colleges in the Dual Admit agreements, the NJCU Undergraduate application will be forwarded
electronically with this information packet or can be found on the NJCU website. There is a
checklist on the front right lower margin to guide you in the necessary documents needed for a
complete application:
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1. NJCU Undergraduate Application (The pages starting with personal data through to the
checklist on page 2 must be completed)
2. All college transcripts (please note if these transcripts are in another/previous name)
3. One page essay, 250 words, explaining your aspirations and motivation for your BSN at
NJCU
4. Application fee of $50
Prospective Student Counseling
Due to the high volume of applicants, the program cannot provide individual counseling sessions
to prospective applicants. Email inquiries with specific questions not found on the website will be
answered within seven days.
After Acceptance
Additional Costs
There are additional costs associated with the program that are out of pocket costs to the accepted
student. These costs include books, criminal background check, malpractice insurance, CPR, and a
health physical. Information about these requirements can be found in the RN to BSN Handbook.
Financing Your BSN
Financial Aid is available to students under the RN to BSN Nursing Program registered for 6 to 12
credits. Please complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Consult the web
link below for your assigned financial advisor.
Go to the Financial Aid website for more information
http://www.njcu.edu/Financing_Your_Education.aspx
Program Completion
Most RN to BSN students are able to complete the course of study (32 Credits) within 18 to 24
months or as individually desired.
Sample Curriculum Plan:
Semester 1
NURS 357 BSN Transitions 3 cr.
NURS 466 Cultural Paradigms in Healthcare 3 cr. (Blended)
NURS 450 Theoretical Basis of Nursing 3 cr. (Blended)
Semester 2
NURS 351 Health Assessment 3 cr.
NURS 465 Nursing Leadership and Management 3 cr.( Blended )
NURS 460 Nursing Research 3 cr. (Blended) *
Semester 3
NURS 451 Nursing Process & Health Promotion Theory 5 cr.
NURS 452 Nursing Process & Health Promotion Lab/Clinical 5 cr.
Semester 4
NURS 467 Senior Seminar I 2cr.
Semester 5
NURS 468 Senior Seminar II 2cr.
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Nursing Pre-Requisite Courses
Chemistry
Statistics * needs to be completed before Nursing Research
Sociology of the Family ( Recommended before NURS 451)
College Algebra
Job Market
A BSN degree is the desired degree for employers and your chances of being hired are improved
because of your education. Jobs for new BSN graduates are available in New Jersey and New York,
depending upon geographic location. Elsewhere in the nation there are critical shortages of BSN
prepared nurses and jobs are more plentiful. As employment opportunities are known, they are
shared with graduates.
Social Media
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