Next application period to the Nursing Program will begin January 1st to February 27th, 2009 for Fall 2009. Applications will be available as of December 1st, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Wondering if those courses you took at a New Jersey county college will transfer to Rutgers-Camden?

To find out, go to: New Jersey Transfer, the New Jersey StatewideTransfer Initiative at www.njtransfer.org

A returning Rutgers-Camden student?

If you have graduated from Rutgers-Camden or have had a break in your Rutgers-Camden education, you should complete a “Re-enrollment” form (available from the Registrar, or the Office of Student Life). You do not have to re-apply to the University; however, you will need to complete the Nursing major application process as outlined in Step 2 below. Submit a copy of your “Re-enrollment” form with your Nursing Department application packet.

Already have a Rutgers University degree (non-Rutgers-Camden) and want the Rutgers-Camden BSN?

If you have graduated from another college within the Rutgers University system, admissions now has a special application for all previously matriculated Rutgers University students that wish to come back. Please click on the link to apply http://admissions.rutgers.edu/0201Readmission.asp. Transfer of credits will be determined by officials in the Camden College of Arts & Sciences Office of Student Life. In addition, you must apply for admission to the Nursing Department – see Step 2 below.

A current Rutgers University (non-Rutgers-Camden) and want the Rutgers-Camden BSN?

If you are a currently enrolled, undergraduate student in any other college in the Rutgers University system and wish to apply for admission to Rutgers-Camden for the BS, you may do so by submitting the online “College to College” transfer application.

Application Process

Application to the Nursing Major at Rutgers-Camden is a three-step process:

1. Apply to Rutgers-Camden College of Arts & Sciences through Rutgers University
   Admissions by the December 1st prior to the Fall semester in which you want to
   begin the Nursing major. Application to Rutgers Camden College of Arts & Sciences
   
   
2. Apply to the Nursing program through the Nursing Department.
   
3. Register to complete the HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) Admission Assessment Exam (please see item 4 below to determine if you are exempt from this requirement). HESI examination dates are:

   New dates will be available as of December 1st, 2008

The HESI Admission Assessment Exam

1. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam was adopted by the Scholastic Standing and Recruitment committee of the Department of Nursing in 2006-2007 due to the high volume of qualified candidates applying for admission to the Nursing program.
   
   
2. The HESI exam evaluates readiness for success in the study of nursing by assessing math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Additional information on the HESI exam is available on-line at http://evolve.elsevier.com/staticPages/i_reach.html
   
   
3. Admission to the Nursing program is based on the HESI examination score and academic achievement (i.e., grade point average). Please note that in order to be considered for admission to the Nursing program, the prospective student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and a minimum HESI cumulative composite score of 75%.
   
   
4. The HESI Exam must be taken by all students who wish to be considered for admission to the Nursing program at Rutgers University on the Camden Campus. However, there is an exception to this policy: Students who have taken all of their courses at Rutgers University (any campus) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better at the conclusion of the Fall 2008 semester, without any failing grades, will be admitted automatically to the Nursing program. These students are not required to take the HESI exam.
   
   
5. Students are encouraged to prepare in advance for the HESI in order to familiarize themselves with the content and format of the questions. HESI has published a study guide, “The Admission Assessment Study Guide. “ (ISBN # 0965667839) The study guide can be purchased at the Rutgers University-Camden Campus Bookstore, on-line at http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780965667838 or by calling toll free 1-800-950-2728. Please note if the study guide is ordered by phone or on-line, it can take up to 14 days to arrive.
   
   
6. The fee for taking the HESI exam is $40.00 which the applicant is responsible for paying. Payment must be in the form of a money order only (please note no checks or cash will be accepted) payable to Rutgers University. All payments must be received by the Department of Nursing at least one week prior to the selected HESI exam date.

For More Information

Please call 856-225-6226 or email nursecam@camden.rutgers.edu if you have questions or need further information.

50:160:107, 108 General Chemistry I, II (4 credits each course)
50:350:101, 102 English Composition I, II (3 credits each course)
50:830:101 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
50:920:207 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
50:120:101 General Biology (3 credits)
50:830:340 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
50:990:253, 254 Anatomy and Physiology I, II (4 credits each course)
50:680:211 Microbiology (4 credits)
50:830:226 Psychology of Childhood (3 credits)
50:830:250 Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
50:960:183 (or) Elementary Applied Statistics (3 credits)
50:920:306 Sociology of the Family (3 credits)
Literature Elective (3 credits)
Humanities Electives (9 credits)

The electives are to represent a broad range of subjects in keeping with college requirements and are selected in consultation with the Nursing Advisor. A maximum of six (6) credits from any single discipline are accepted as elective credit. Courses are selected from: anthropology, economics, fine arts, foreign language, history, philosophy, political science, religion, mathematics, and computer science.

NOTE:
- A grade of “C” or better is required in all non-nursing courses.
- Any course completed with less than a grade of “C” may be repeated only once to improve the grade.
- A grade of less than “C” in the repeated course will automatically make the student ineligible for admission into, or continuation in the Nursing program.
- The required course in Nutrition may be taken prior to acceptance into the Nursing program.

Required Courses for the Nursing Program:

Third Year (32 credits):
50:705:489 Pharmacology (3 credits)
50:990:357 Pathophysiology (3 credits)
50:705:350 Nursing I (6 credits)
50:705:351 Nursing I Clinical Laboratory (4 credits)
50:705:385 Conceptual Foundations of Professor Practice (for RN’s only) (6 credits)
50:705:355 Nursing II (6 credits)
50:705:356 Nursing II Clinical Laboratory (4 credits)
50:520:255 Nutrition (3 credits)
Humanities Elective (3 credits)

Fourth Year (29 credits):
50:705:411 Research in Nursing Practice (3 credits)
50:705:491 Issues in Nursing (3 credits) (May be taken in Summer Session when offered)
50:705:470 Nursing III (6 credits)
50:705:471 Nursing III Clinical Laboratory (4 credits)
50:705:475 Nursing IV (6 credits)
50:705:476 Nursing IV Clinical Laboratory (4 credits)
Humanities Elective (3 credits)

Additional Information for Prospective Students