Code: AAS.NURS.EVE

The Bergen Community College Nursing Program prepares its graduates to assume an entry-level position as a registered nurse. Nursing students are actively involved as self-directed, responsible partners in the learning process. Students are educated in the classroom, in the nursing skills and simulation laboratories and in a variety of clinical settings. The program uses technology such as Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and the Human Child and Adult Patient Simulators to enhance learning, skills mastery and critical thinking in the application of the nursing process.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Program Length: 2 Academic years
• Program Admits: Spring semester
• Application Deadline: September 15
• GPA for Admissions Eligibility: 2.50
• Preadmission Test: Nursing Program Admission Exam.

Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the application deadline.

Prerequisite Courses:

• MAT-157 Intermediate Algebra Part I 
   or MAT-040 Algebra for Liberal Arts  or waiver prior to application;
• BIO-109 Anatomy and Physiology I  (4 credits; in-person lab required);
• CHM-112 College Chemistry  (4 credits; in-person lab required).
• BIO-209 Anatomy and Physiology II  
• ENG-101 English Composition I  
• ENG-201 English Composition II  
• PSY-106 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan  
• SOC-101 Sociology  

Note: Any substitution courses for CHM-112 College Chemistry  must cover content in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry to be considered.

The Nursing Program is approved by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Applies the Nursing Process while modeling clinical judgement to assist culturally diverse individuals, families and groups in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of optimum health.
2. Communicates and collaborates effectively with individuals, families and other health team members.
3. Practices within the legal and ethical framework of nursing.
4. Incorporates technical resources for the improvement of nursing practice.
5. Demonstrates quantitative reasoning skills in nursing practice.
6. Integrates teaching and learning principles into nursing practice.

Career Pathways