Nurse Education, A.A.S.

Program Description

The Nurse Education Program in conjunction with Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is highly competitive and admits approximately twenty students each year.

• Applicants must be high school graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas (GED). Admission to the Nursing Program is very competitive; selection at the SCCC campus is limited to approximately 20 students. At the Sussex Campus, priority is given to residents of Sussex County, NJ and Pike County, PA. The Sussex Campus also gives preference to applicants who have completed most of the required pre-requisite courses at SCCC. Admission criteria are minimum standards and, in most cases, applicants accepted into the program exceed these requirements.
• Students who are admitted to the Nurse Education Program take nursing courses with PCCC instructors on the SCCC campus and in clinical sites throughout northern NJ. The program is comprised of a four-semester sequence which begins every January. The curriculum prepares students to practice in hospitals and healthcare agencies within the framework of the American Nurses Association’s Standards of Practice and the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.

Admission Criteria

The following requirements must be met prior to admission:

• Pass the ten required general education pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or above in each.

• Complete required science pre-requisite courses within the past five years. Achieve a passing score on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with a minimum of 50% in three subject areas: Math, Reading, and English. A passing score is required but does not guarantee acceptance. The TEAS test is offered several times each semester through the Testing Center.

• A point system is used to rank applicants; those with the highest total scores are selected for admission. Points are earned based on TEAS scores and a unique GPA calculation. The GPA is calculated only from the grades earned in the required courses.

LPN-RN Mobility Option

The Nurse Education Program also offers an LPN-RN mobility option which is designed for LPNs who wish to continue their education and become Registered Nurses. The application is open from December 1^st to February 1^st of each year. There is a separate set of admission requirements and acceptance is based on several criteria and the availability of a seat in Nursing II on either campus.