Program Description
Students interested in receiving additional information about the Trinitas School of Nursing or receiving an application should contact Union County College. The Cranford campus number is 908-709-7500; the Elizabeth campus number is 908-965-6050 or email nursing@ucc.edu. Additional information is also available at www.trinitasschoolofnursing.org.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional nursing behaviors in the provision of patient-centered care;
- Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry while applying the nursing process to provide safe, competent and contemporary care to individuals, families and groups;
- Practice within the legal and ethical boundaries of the nursing profession;
- Identify threats to safety and design strategies to reduce the risk of harm to individuals, families and groups across the lifespan;
- Collaborate with members of the interprofessional team to provide and improve patient care;
- Engage in the continuous process of lifelong learning and development within a dynamic society.
General Information
Curriculum and Curriculum Designs:
Fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc., and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, the program offers a basic course of study in nursing. It 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 client care. Utilization of a variety of health care agencies facilitates the application of all aspects of the students’ learning. The curriculum has many options from which to select in order to complete the program of study.
Matriculation:
Students may matriculate as full-time or part-time students in the Generic or LPN to RN track. 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 six years to complete the nursing program from the time of acceptance and three and one half years from the time they enroll in NURE 130 . LPN to RN students have a maximum of three years to complete the program from the time they enroll in NURE 211 /NURE 212 .
Generic Program:
The courses in the generic track are offered during the day, evening, and weekend time frames.
General education, science, and humanities courses may be taken at the Elizabeth, Plainfield or Cranford campuses of Union County College while nursing courses are offered at the School of Nursing on the Elizabeth campus. All students are subject to the same school policies and academic regulations.
Admission to NURE 130, the first nursing course in the Generic Track, involves meeting further requirements for course enrollment consideration. Please refer to the Trinitas School of Nursing Catalog which is available on the Trinitas School of Nursing website for more detailed information on the NURE 130 enrollment process.
RN Completion Track for Licensed Practical Nurses
The RN completion evening 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.
Graduates of the Program
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurse licensure. Upon licensure graduates may seek employment in the nursing/ health care field or continue their educational pursuits.
Admission Requirements
Generic Track:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or a Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- High school biology and chemistry
- Completion of College Placement test
- Minimum Union County College GPA of 2.5 is required for enrollment in NURE courses
LPN to RN Track:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
- Current LPN License
- Completion of College Placement test
- Minimum Union County College GPA of 2.5 is required for enrollment in NURE courses
*Attendance at a Nursing Information Session is required prior to enrollment in NURE 130 (Generic Track) or NURE 211/212 (LPN-RN Track). For Nursing information Session registration information, please visit the Trinitas School of Nursing website.
Clinical Requirements:
All students will be required to submit a clear criminal background check and a negative drug screen prior to enrollment in NURE 131 and NURE 212
