About the Major
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree
Program is offered by the University of Medicine and Dentistry
of New Jersey-School of Nursing (UMDNJ-SN) and Ramapo College
of New Jersey (RCNJ) School of Theoretical and Applied Science.
Graduates of the Joint BSN Program are awarded the BSN degree
by UMDNJ and RCNJ. Both institutions are accredited by the Middle
States Association. The Joint BSN Program is also accredited
by the National League for Nursing.
The general education component of the program is offered by
the faculty of RCNJ and the nursing component is offered by
the faculty of UMDNJ. Health care facilities and community agencies
in north and central New Jersey are used as the primary education
sites for clinical nursing courses. The Joint BSN Program combines
the strengths of RCNJ and UMDNJ to offer a unique educational
experience for the baccalaureate student. The partnership with
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (EHMC), a major center
for clinical education, strengthens the experience for students
in the generic track. Through an interdisciplinary curricular
approach, this program facilitates collaboration and problem-solving
with other health care professionals as well as RCNJ students
majoring in other disciplines. As a liberal arts college distinguished
for its multicultural education, RCNJ offers an interdisciplinary
orientation in its philosophy and purpose. As a preeminent academic
health sciences university, UMDNJ offers an interdisciplinary
health services network and impacts on government and public
affairs in New Jersey. EHMC, through its Center for Nursing
Practice, offers a professional model combining education, practice,
and research. These strengths, unparalleled by any other New
Jersey nursing program, greatly enrich the academic culture.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to provide nursing
care collaboratively with other health professionals within
complex health care systems. These graduates, equipped with
the knowledge and skills for professional practice, will be
prepared to render quality nursing care as well as effect positive
change within health care systems.
RN/BSN Curriculum – The Joint BSN Program admits registered
nurses, with an associates’ degree or diploma in nursing,
and graduates them at the BSN level. Students also have the
option of entering the Joint BSN Program with the intention
to progress into the MSN Program at UMDNJ-SN.
Generic BSN Curriculum – The UMDNJ/RCNJ partnership in
collaboration with Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, also
admits students who, upon graduation, receive the BSN degree
and are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for licensure
as a registered professional nurse. EHMC also serves as the
primary educational site for nursing courses.
Admission Requirements for the Joint BSN Program:
Joint B.S.N. Program Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN /BSN Program include academic achievement, dependability,
scholarship, professional behavior, accountability, and interpersonal
skills.
Admissions’ decisions are based upon review of the following
minimum requirements:
1. Graduation from an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
in Nursing Program, an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing
Program, or a Diploma in Nursing Program accredited by an appropriate
agency or association at the time of graduation from the program;
2. Licensure as a registered nurse in New Jersey. Individuals
licensed as registered
nurses in other states must be eligible for New Jersey State
Board of Nursing licensure as a registered professional nurse;
3. Cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or higher.
4. A grade of "C" or higher in all nursing, science,
and English composition courses.
5. A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (T.O.E.F.L.) for applicants who are not graduates of
a United States college or university.
6. Three letters of recommendation
The criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Generic Program include academic achievement, dependability,
scholarship, professional behavior, accountability, and interpersonal
skills.
Admissions’ decisions are based upon review of the following
minimum requirements:
1. Graduation from High School or a High School Equivalency
Diploma (G.E.D.);
2. SAT scores of 1050 or above;
3. Top 40% of graduating class;
4. Completion of three science courses with laboratories, including
chemistry, with a grade 75 ("C") or better;
5. Three letters of recommendation; and
6. A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (T.O.E.F.L.) for applicants who are not graduates of
a United States college or university.
Physical examination, required immunizations, health and liability
insurance
(required after acceptance)
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR COMPLETED ADMISSION PACKETS:
March 15 – Fall Admission
Questions concerning the program or application packet should
be directed to:
Ms. Brenda Perkins, Office of Admissions, RCNJ
Dr. Kathleen Burke, Assistant Dean, UMDNJ Joint Nursing Programs
Dr. Barbara Wiklinski, EHMC Academic Administrator
Requirements for the Major:
Students must earn 129 credits, meet General Education, School
Core, and Major Requirements.
Courses offered at Ramapo College of New Jersey with clinicals
are offered at nearby facilities. Nursing courses in the generic
major are held at the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
Students are expected to provide their own transportation.
Note: Matriculated students in the Joint BSN Program may apply
for the Advanced Placement Program in the MSN Program of UMDNJ-SN.
In this program, students may take two (2) courses at the MSN
level (Nursing Research/Science and Advanced Physiology) which
would be included on the BSN transcript as transfer credits.
Required grades in Nursing courses and Nursing prerequisite
courses are determined by the UMDNJ-SN faculty and printed in
the UMDNJ-SN Catalog. |
