Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student earns an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing. The graduate is then eligible to take the examination for licensure given by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Nursing students are afforded the opportunities of a college environment enriched with a variety of extra-curricular activities designed to develop intellectual, social, and spiritual capabilities as they prepare for technical bedside nursing. This holistic approach will better qualify the student to function effectively as a staff nurse. Associate degree nurses care for clients of all ages with common, recurring health problems, and practice in a variety of structured settings.
Matriculated students have the option of a daytime or evening course of study.
Clinical experiences in Nursing I through Nursing IV are provided under the direction of the faculty of the Department of Associate Nursing. Typically, clinical experiences in the daytime program are arranged for daytime hours. Students in the evening program attend clinical during evening hours. Usually a minimum of three years are needed to complete the evening program. Students who wish to change for valid reason from the day or evening program into the other option must consult with the Chair of the Department of Associate Nursing and complete the necessary forms.