County College of Morris

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Nursing program is fully accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Graduates of the program are granted an Associate in Applied Science degree and have attained the academic requirements to apply for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) and Registered Nurse Licensure.

The program offers a balance of general education and nursing courses to prepare students for Registered Nurse positions. These graduates have a significant role in the delivery of nursing care in hospitals, nursing homes, community agencies, and other health care facilities. Within these facilities, graduates have opportunities to develop their potential and to provide competent nursing care through the application of nursing theory and concepts from the behavioral and natural sciences.

Interested applicants should obtain a Nursing Program Brochure from the Office of Admissions or the Nursing Department. Applicants must also complete the application process in the Office of Admissions. Students seeking admission into the Nursing Program must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and a grade of “C” or better in all their science courses. Students seeking advanced placement must meet criteria established by the Nursing Department.

The nursing program at the County College of Morris has technical standards which also must be met. Technical standards are the minimum fundamental abilities that are necessary to perform the activities requisite to obtaining credit for education and subsequent entry-level employment in the nursing profession. All prospective nursing students must meet these technical standards.