Nursing
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in nursing and for taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Council of Presidents, and an application for accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) has been submitted.
What is the role of Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC)?
The Nursing Program is offered in association with the Raritan Bay Medical Center. All courses are offered on the campus of Middlesex County College with the general education courses taught by Middlesex faculty and the nursing courses taught by RBMC nursing faculty.
Are there any special requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I must be satisfied with a passing score on the College’s placement test, a grade of C or better on a college level mathematics course, or a mathematics SAT score of 500 or more within the last 5 years. The student must be a New Jersey resident and have a “C” or better in high school laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry. Students with previous college credit within the last five years must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher for it to be considered. When students apply, they must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), developed by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). Based on the results on the College’s placement test, students may need developmental coursework, which must be completed before being considered for admission to the nursing program.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
The standard duration of this Associate Degree program is four semesters (two years). Many students elect to take the science and general education courses required in the program before entry into the program. However, the four nursing courses still require four semesters before graduation.
Are there any special requirements once the student is admitted to this major?
He or she must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and meet the academic standards of progress to stay in the nursing program.
Are there additional requirements after graduation to be eligible for licensure?
The New Jersey State Board of Nursing requires that an applicant for licensure as a registered nurse must submit to the Board evidence, in such form as the Board may prescribe, that the applicant is of good moral character, is not a habitual user of drugs and never been convicted or has not pleaded nolo contendere, non vult contendere or non vult to an indictment, information or complaint alleging a violation of any Federal or State law relating to narcotic drugs. Application for licensure may be denied by the Board if violations exist. All licensure candidates must undergo a criminal history record background check, including fingerprinting prior to the issuance of the license.
Can students who major in Nursing transfer to a four-year college or university?
The courses students take may be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree. Any final decision regarding transfer courses will be made by the receiving college. MCC develops articulation agreements that make the transfer process as seamless as possible.
Questions?
Contact Michelle Foley, RN, MA, Director of Nursing Education, mfoley@rbmc.org, phone 732-607-6500 or
Dr. Reginald Luke, Dean of Science, Mathematics and Health Technologies, rluke@middlesexcc.edu, phone 732-906-2533.
NURSING
Associatein Science (A.S.) Degree Program - NRB.AS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. |
In association with Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC)
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | BIO 111 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010 and appropriate score on the College Placement Test or MAT 013 | | ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | PSY 123 | Introductory Psychology | 3 | | | CSC 107 | Computers in Health Technologies | 1 | Student may take other CSC courses with Department Chairperson's permission | | NRB 121 | Nursing Concepts in Health and Wellness | 7 | BIO 111, ENG 121, PSY 123
American Heart Association BLS Certification | | Semester II | | | | | BIO 112 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | BIO 111 | | PSY232 | Life-Span Development | 3 | PSY 123 | ENG 122
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ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSTITION II:
WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011 | | NRB 122 | Nursing Concepts in Health Alterations I | 9 | Prerequisite(s): NRB 121; BIO 111; PSY 123
Co-requisite(s): BIO 112; PSY 232 (Life-Span Development) | | Semester III | | | | | BIO 211 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010. Also appropriate score on the College Placement Test or MAT 013 | | HRI 214 | Nutrition Fundamentals for Nursing | 3 | NRB 122, BIO112 | | NRB 221 | Nursing Concepts Applied to Families | 9 | Prerequisite(s): NRB 122, PSY 232, BIO 112
Co-requisite(s): BIO 211, HRI 214
| | Semester IV | | | | | COM 115 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | | | SPE 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | | | PED/HED | Physical/Health Education Elective | 1-3 | | | NRB 222 | Nursing Concepts in Health Alterations II | 10 | NRB 221; B10 112 and BIO 211;
HRI 214. | | Total Credits: | 70/72 | | |
Standard of Progress:
1. Prior to matriculation, a nursing student must undergo a complete history and physical examination and be in compliance with the MCC and Nursing Department policy on immunizations.
2. A student is required to have a criminal background check performed with satisfactory results acceptable by MCC and the Nursing Department and/or participating clinical facility as a condition of admission, initial enrollment and/or continued enrollment. An offer of admission will not be final and enrollment not permitted until the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. Admission may be denied or rescinded or enrollment terminated based on the results of the criminal background check.
3. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
4. Achieve a “C+” grade or better in all nursing courses in order to progress in the curriculum.
5. Achieve a “C” grade or better for all science courses in the nursing program. If a student receives a grade less than “C” in any science course of the nursing program, the student is allowed to repeat one science course only once. Any other unsatisfactory science grades will result in program dismissal.
6. An unsatisfactory grade (i.e. a grade less than “C+”) in NRB 121 results in dismissal from the Nursing Program. The student has the option to reapply to the program.
7. If a student earns a grade less than “C+” in any nursing course other than NRB 121, the student may retake the course once and must achieve a grade of “C+” or better; any subsequent failure(s) in a nursing or course will result in a dismissal from the Nursing Program. The student has the option to reapply to the Nursing Program, in which case the student may retake the course once and must achieve a “C+” grade or better.
8. Attendance and participation in all scheduled learning activities of the program is expected.
9. Adherence to the policies of MCC and their affiliated health care agencies.
10. A student must complete the nursing program within 3 years of beginning enrollment in the first nursing course, unless written allowance by the Nursing Director or Dean is provided.
11. A student who does not successfully complete the major nursing sequence under the above conditions may not continue in the program. |
