Nursing

The philosophy of the nursing program of Rowan College at Burlington County is consistent with the mission of the college in its commitment to meet the educational needs of the community at large. The program reflects the constantly changing patterns of healthcare delivery. This program combines classroom instruction with laboratory and clinical experiences. Students are admitted twice yearly and can choose day or evening class and clinical placements. Graduates are prepared to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses. Nursing licensure is regulated by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and legal limitations exist for eligibility to take the licensure exam. A criminal history background check is a prerequisite for admittance to the program. Students with a positive background will not be admitted to the program. Interested applicants should check rcbc.edu/nursing for updates to admission that are posted each semester. Basic requirements for admission include: high school diploma or GED; high school level algebra, biology and chemistry with labs or equivalent college course work with a grade of C or better; achievement of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater in all college course work; completion of all remedial work as determined by the College Assessment Test; TEAS admission test; CPR certification through American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Professionals (with in person component); physical examination indicating they can perform required activities outlined in the student handbook; personal health insurance; clear background check and FBI fingerprinting; negative drug screen; and all titers as listed in nursing handbook showing proof of immunity. There are no exemptions to vaccinations (including the COVID-19 vaccination) per contracts with clinical sites, either religious or otherwise at this time.