The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program has three tracks: 1) the generic track for students interested in becoming nurses, and 2) an accelerated track for second degree holders, (3) The RN to BSN track for Nurses prepared at the Associate Degree or Diploma level, returning to pursue the BSN. The Nursing Programs of Ramapo College of New Jersey are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326.

Generic BSN curriculum – The generic curriculum is designed so that students complete all general education and science requirements in the first two years of the major. Upon satisfactory completion of all general education and science courses, students enter the nursing sequence which is two years in length. Upon graduation from the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse. The generic program offers two unique clinical partnerships, which greatly enhance the clinical education of the BSN students.

Accelerated BSN curriculum – This curriculum is designed for second degree students who have completed all pre-requisite general education and science courses. The 64 credit nursing  sequence is offered across four semesters (summer/fall/spring/summer).

Clinical experiences for the pre-licensure programs are held at local Magnet Hospitals. These hospitals, such as the Valley Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health, Holy Name, and Morristown Medical Center are recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as Centers of Excellence in nursing. Students are expected to supply their own transportation to and from the clinical sites. Transfer and second degree students are admitted to the major upon completion of the prerequisite courses and 64 college credits.

RN-to-BSN curriculum – The BSN program admits registered nurses, with either an Associates degree or diploma in nursing. These students transfer in credits from their initial nursing program and complete the general education and nursing requirements at Ramapo.  Ramapo College has articulation agreements with Bergen Community College, County College of Morris, Rockland Community College, Passaic County Community College and Hudson County Community College.  Graduates of diploma programs in nursing are granted 30 credits for their diploma nursing courses upon satisfactory completion of their first two BSN nursing courses. The majority of the nursing courses for the RN are heavily online, with clinical experiences integrated into coursework.  Students have the option of entering the BSN program with the intent to progress to the MSN program at Ramapo College.

A physical examination, required immunizations, drug screens, health and professional liability insurance, CPR certification and a  satisfactory criminal background check are required upon entry into the nursing sequence.

Questions concerning the program or application packet should be directed to:
Office of Admissions, RCNJ
Dr. Kathleen Burke, Assistant Dean, Nursing Programs

Requirements for the Major:

Students must earn 128 credits, meet General Education and Major Requirements.
Courses offered at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Required grades in Nursing courses and Nursing prerequisite courses are determined by the Nursing faculty and are printed in all degree audits and syllabi.

GOALS

1. Nursing graduates will be citizens of the world.
2. Nursing graduates will embrace differences in each other, society and other countries.
3. Nursing graduates will be exposed to diverse societies in order to have opportunities to expand their worlds, change their lives and shape their futures as leaders of global healthcare.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon graduation from this program, graduates will:

Knowledge:  Apply knowledge synthesized from nursing science, basic sciences,
and humanities to support global nursing and a holistic view of the person-centered dynamic.

Evidence based research and practice: Apply best scholarly practice standards
to the delivery of safe, equitable and inclusive care to diverse populations across the healthcare continuum.

Initiate inquiry to address system wide healthcare issues.

Information Management: Use current and emerging technology to manage and evaluate current information and outcomes appropriate for the delivery of evidence based care to diverse populations.

Professionalism:  Model principles of professional accountability and personal well-being when practicing within the healthcare community.

Upholds ethical principles and values including justice, autonomy, human rights,
integrity and civility.

Social Advocacy: Promotes equity and inclusion and act in the best interest of individuals,
communities, populations and the nursing profession.

Supports the need of the diverse global population while recognizing the impact of social
determinants of health on diverse populations.

Leadership: Applies principles of leadership to influence systems-based practice change in the delivery of equitable and inclusive care to global populations.

Role Function:  Communicates and collaborates within interdisciplinary healthcare
environments utilizing scholarly findings for the implementation of high quality and safe,
equitable and inclusive person-centered care.

1. Transfer students who have 48 or more credits accepted at the time of transfer are waived from the courses marked with a (W) below.  Waivers do not apply to Major Requirements.
2. Double counting between General Education and Major may be possible.  Check with your advisor to see if any apply.
3. Writing Intensive Requirement (five courses):  two writing intensive courses in the general education curriculum are required: Critical Reading and Writing and Studies in the Arts and Humanities; the other three courses are taken in the major.
4. Not all courses are offered each semester.  Please check the current Schedule of Classes for semester course offerings.

NURSING MAJOR

Note: A 2.3 GPA in the major is required for graduation.

1. Transfer students who have 48 or more credits accepted at the time of transfer are waived from the courses marked with a (W) below.  Waivers do not apply to Major Requirements.
2. Double counting between General Education, School Core, and Major may be possible.  Check with your advisor to see if any apply.
3. Writing Intensive Requirement (five courses):  two writing intensive courses in the general education curriculum are required: Critical Reading and Writing II and Studies in the Arts and Humanities the other three courses are taken in the major.
4. Not all courses are offered each semester.  Please check the current Schedule of Classes for semester course offerings.
5. The Career Pathways Program requirements must be completed prior to graduation. Visit the Cahill Career Center.

NURSING MAJOR (GENERIC)

Note: A 2.3 GPA in the major is required for graduation.

General Education Requirements
Four Year Plan
Graduation Requirements
Nursing Program Website
School of Theoretical and Applied Science Website
Faculty Profiles