Nursing Program

The nursing program at The College of New Jersey 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 The College of New Jersey is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2004.

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The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

111 W State St, Trenton, NJ

The College of New Jersey, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Ewing, New Jersey, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. TCNJ has a yearly student enrollment of nearly seven thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs TCNJ offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to The College of New Jersey. Scores between 24 - 29 on the ACT or 1690 - 1990 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. Roughly 50% of all applicant were accepted at The College of New Jersey, with 29% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $15,000, while out-of-state residents pay $26,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $8,500. Some students at TCNJ may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for TCNJ is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about The College of New Jersey can check out their website at http://www.tcnj.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The College of New Jersey has offered the following academic 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).