Nursing Program

The nursing program at William Paterson University 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for more than 25 years.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey

1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Wayne, New Jersey and publically funded. Enrollment at William Paterson University of New Jersey exceeds 11,000 annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to WP score in a range of 900 to 1100 on the SAT. This school accepts approximately 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, around 33 percent enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at wpunj.edu.

Tuition & fees at WP are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $13,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 per year. Students enrolled at William Paterson University of New Jersey may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at WP through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students should visit the WP website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Paterson University of New Jersey has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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).