General Information
Curriculum
Fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, the program offers a basic course of study in nursing. The curriculum provides a sound theoretical base of knowledge in nursing, biological, behavioral and social sciences and integrates this knowledge into academic and practical experiences within the health and illness continuum of patient care. Utilization of a variety of health care agencies facilitates the application of all aspects of the students’ learning. The curriculum has two program tracks (Generic RN or LPN to RN) for prospective students to consider.
Matriculation
Students may matriculate as full-time or part-time students in the Generic RN or LPN to RN tracks. A student who pursues a minimum of 12 credit hours of academic work per semester is classified as full-time. A student who pursues less than 12 credit hours of academic work per semester is classified as part-time.
Generic students have a maximum of 7 semesters to complete the nursing program from the time they enroll in NURE 105. LPN to RN students have a maximum of 6 semesters to complete the program from the time they enroll in NURE 213.
Generic RN Program
The Generic RN track of the School of Nursing is offered with day, evening, and weekend clinical sessions. The admission process for this track is done twice a year for the Fall and Spring semesters.
General education, science, and humanities courses may be taken at the Elizabeth, Plainfield or Cranford campuses of UCNJ while nursing courses are offered at the School of Nursing on the Elizabeth campus. Transfer credits are also accepted. Students are expected to complete the Generic RN track within federal time guidelines.
LPN to RN Track for Licensed Practical Nurses
The LPN to RN track is offered with evening classes and weekend and evening clinical sessions. The admission process for this track is done once a year in the Fall semester.
The LPN to RN track is specifically designed for Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to further their nursing education within a realistic time frame. Custom designed courses build on existing knowledge, skills, and strengths and provide an opportunity to pursue career goals without undue repetition of previous learning. Students are expected to complete the LPN-RN track within federal time guidelines.
Education Progression: RN-BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) /RN-MSN (Master’s of Science in Nursing)
Seamless academic progression to the RN-BSN and MSN degree programs are available to Trinitas students and graduates. Trinitas School of Nursing has a dual admission agreement with Kean University for their RN-BSN program. Trinitas School of Nursing students can enroll into Kean University to work toward their RN-BSN degree while working on their pre-licensure studies. St. Elizabeth University offers graduates admission to their RN-BSN and MSN programs. Drexel University, Thomas Edison State University and Rutgers University also provide an articulation process to help streamline Trinitas School of Nursing students to enroll in their RN-BSN degree.
Graduates of the Program
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Upon licensure, graduates may seek employment in the nursing/ health care field or continue their educational pursuits.
Admission To The School of Nursing
Individuals who are interested in the Trinitas School of Nursing Cooperative Program can apply to the Health Science program upon enrollment at UCNJ until they receive formal acceptance into one of the School of Nursing’s program tracks: the generic track or the LPN to RN track. Admission to the nursing program is selective and competitive.
NOTE: Prospective applicants with two or more nursing course failures at another college or nursing school will not be considered for admission to the Trinitas School of Nursing.
Admission to NURE 105 (Generic RN Track)
Application for admission consideration for NURE 105 requires the following:
- Attendance at a Trinitas Nursing Information Session within 12 months prior of application submission to Trinitas School of Nursing.
- A minimum cumulative score of 55% on the ATI TEAS Admission Exam.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (High school GPA within one year of graduation or UCNJ GPA).
- Successful completion or current registration in the NURE 105 co-requisite courses (Note: all science courses require a minimum grade of C).
- The quality points used in acceptance into the program are derived only from UCNJ courses that are part of the required Trinitas School of Nursing curriculum.
- Criminal background check clearance and urine drug screen, done by a Trinitas School of Nursing approved provider, must be clear/negative, before NURE 106, the first clinical course.
Admission to NURE 213 (LPN to RN Track)
Application for admission consideration for the LPN to RN track requires the following:
- Current unencumbered LPN license from any state or territory of the United States.
- Attendance at a Trinitas School of Nursing Information within 12 month prior of application submission to Trinitas School of Nursing.
- A minimum cumulative score of 55% on the ATI TEAS Admission Exam.
- UCNJ GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Successful completion of all LPN to RN track pre-requisite courses (all science courses require a minimum grade of C).
- The quality points used in acceptance into the program are derived only from UCNJ courses that are part of the required Trinitas School of Nursing curriculum.
- Criminal background check clearance and urine drug screen, done by a Trinitas School of Nursing approved provider, must be clear/negative, before NURE 214, the first clinical course.
Additional Nursing Program Requirements
All nursing students are required to meet additional mandatory clinical requirements prior to enrollment in clinical nursing courses (Generic Track - NURE 106; LPN-RN Track – NURE 214).
All students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 while enrolled in nursing courses.
For additional information on the Trinitas School of Nursing, please visit the website at www.trinitasschoolofnursing.org or email trinitas@ucc.edu.
