Nursing Program

The nursing program at New Jersey City University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at HCCC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 46 years.

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New Jersey City University (HCCC)

70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

NJCU provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Jersey City, NJ and publically funded. Enrollment at NJCU is nearly 8,500 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs New Jersey City University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1165 - 1430 on the SAT, or 19 - 21 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 45% of applicants are admitted to New Jersey City University, of which 36% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at njcu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 per year. Student housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for New Jersey City University is the "Gothic Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's njcu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. HCCC has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).