Welcome to the Nursing Programs at Ramapo College!

We are located in the 36,000 sq. ft. Adler Center for Nursing Excellence and we take great pride in our programs and students. The highly-acclaimed and expanding nursing programs enjoy state-of-the-art labs that enhance the education of Ramapo College students in the nursing and sciences.

The Adler Center for Nursing Excellence features three simulation rooms where students learn to address emergencies involving their computer-simulated patients. Nursing faculty recreate medical scenarios that play out each day in hospitals, making each patient encounter unique, and students are able to receive invaluable feedback from their instructors on how to improve their skills and reaction times.

A Nursing Skills Lab teaches students the necessary basics of nursing, including physical assessment of a patient and the many procedures that make up skilled nursing. The Adler Center also features an Anatomy and Physiology Lab, computer labs and general purpose classrooms. A conference room, a café with gallery space and an assistant dean’s suite are incorporated into the plans.

We offer all of our students intimate attention and guidance, and have prestigious clinical partnerships that are unique in Nursing Education. Our clinical partner, The Valley Hospital, has been designated as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. That designation certifies such hospitals as Centers of Excellence in Nursing. This partnership allows students in our programs to experience nursing in one of the best nursing departments in the country.

Ramapo College offers four Nursing Programs:

1. The Generic Nursing (BSN) program for individuals who are preparing to become a nurse.
2. The RN to BSN track for nurses with their RN license returning to school for the BSN degree.
3. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs with 4 track options, for BSN-prepared nurses advancing in their careers:
   • Nursing Education
   • Nursing Administration
   • Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
   • Family Nurse Practitioner
4. The Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) is a post-Master’s program designed for nurses seeking a terminal Nursing degree.

Graduates of all programs are working across the United States in various areas of nursing. Some graduates are working within our own program, so the opportunities are endless!

One measurable outcome of the pre-licensure (generic) program is the first time pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam) which are published on www.njconsumeraffairs.gov. All graduates of the past 3 years have received nursing positions within one year of graduation with an average of 90% graduating within four years. In the past two years, the graduating Classes of 2023 and 2024 received a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX! You can read about it here.

Our MSN in Nursing Education graduates have also achieved success with over 20% of our total graduates attending doctoral degree programs within 5 years of graduation. Here you can learn more about our other measures of success.

Please explore our programs via this website and attend our open houses, information sessions or call or email us to learn more about our programs.

All programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Any complaints about the program may be addressed to the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102. 973-504-6200

International Opportunities for Students

Nursing Programs Contact Information:

Office: AC-215
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: (201) 684-7749
Fax: (201) 684-7954

Licensure