Nursing Progam
RN Program Overview | PNAD Program Overview | RVCC Nursing Program
RVCC offers two nursing degree programs
. Registered Nurse (RN) Program
. Practical Nurse-Associate Degree (PNAD) Program
Registered Nurse (RN) Program
The RN program is a rigorous 68-70 academic credit program involving non-nursing and nursing academic courses. Students completing the program receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing and qualify to take the RN-NCLEX exam for Registered Nurse Licensure (RN).
Application for Admissions to Clinical Nursing Courses
Applicants must have a complete RVCC application on file and meet each of the following requirements in order to be considered qualified for admission to clinical courses:
A.Complete college-credited laboratory science courses in Anatomy and Physiology I & II, with a grade of "C" or better in each course. Each course must be four (4) college credits.
Nursing program policy states: "A student shall be dismissed from the Nursing Program if they fail two required Science Courses, two Nursing Courses, or one Science Course and one Nursing Course with a grade of D, F, or W." This means that any two (2) D, F, or W grades in Anatomy and Physiology or Microbiology will disqualify an applicant.
B. Demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing by achieving an acceptable score on the college placement examination. ALL Nursing applicants must take the RVCC reading and writing college placement test. Applicants may retake the placement test one time at their own expense. Applicants who do not achieve an acceptable score must complete any developmental course indicated by the test in order to be considered eligible for Nursing.
C. Complete mathematics through Elementary Algebra (MATH 022 and MATH 023 at RVCC). Intermediate Algebra is also recommended, but not required.
D. Demonstrate computer literacy by successful completion of CISY 102 or equivalent. Applicants may take a proficiency exam for this requirement (currently being developed by the Computer Science Department - expected availability Spring 2007).
E. Hold an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher at RVCC. Applicants with prior college experience only from a school other than RVCC must have an overall GPA of at least 2.75 from the last college attended. Those with a lower GPA may qualify by completing at least six credits at RVCC with an overall GPA of 2.75 or above.
When all of the above requirements are met, the applicant must submit an Application to Clinical, including acceptable proof of residency, to the Nursing office. The deadline to be considered for the upcoming fall class is January 15th of every year. If an Application is received before all of the requirements are completed, it will be sent back to the applicant. All applicants must attend a Nursing Information Session, held once per semester, to obtain an Application to Clinical.
For a complete packet on the RN program, click here.
Practical Nurse-
Associate Degree (PNAD) Program
The PNAD program is a special program designed for currently licensed LPNs in the State of New Jersey who wish to continue their studies at the Associate Degree level and quality to take the NCLEX exam for Registered Nursing Licensure.
The program builds upon the education and experienced already gain the student's PN career. Only students with an overall GPA of 3.25 (85%) or higher from their LPN program will be accepted.
The program starts in the Summer with a full-time day course of Nursing Transitions. It is followed by two semesters (Fall and Spring) of clinical nursing courses. Students will be placed in either day or evening classes based on space availability.
For a complete packet on the PN/AD program, click here.