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 RN Program
The Generic RN track of the School of Nursing is offered with day, evening, and select weekend classes. 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 Union County College 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 6 semesters of starting NURE 131 (Nursing I).
LPN to RN Track for Licensed Practical Nurses
The LPN to RN track is offered with evening and select weekend classes. Admission to this track is done on an annual basis for each 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 4 semesters of starting NURE 212 (Health and Physical Assessment).
Education Progression: RN-BSN/MSN
Seamless academic progression to the BSN and MSN degree is available to Trinitas graduates. The College of St. Elizabeth offers both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing program onsite at Trinitas. The School also has articulation agreements with Kean University, Drexel University, and Thomas Edison State University for obtaining the 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
Upon enrollment at Union County College, students wishing to enter the Trinitas School of Nursing Cooperative Program will be considered as a Health Science major until formal acceptance into one of the School of Nursing’s program tracks.
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 130 (Generic RN Track)
Application for admission consideration for NURE 130 requires the following:
- Attendance at a Trinitas Nursing Information Session.
- A minimum cumulative score of 50 on the TEAS nursing admission examination.
- Successful completion of MAT 017 and ENG 097 or placement into College level courses.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (High school GPA within one year of graduation or Union County College GPA).
- Successful completion or current registration in the NURE 130 co-requisite courses (Note: all science courses require a minimum grade of C).
Admission to NURE 211/212 (LPN to RN Track)
Application for admission consideration for the LPN to RN track requires the following:
- Current LPN license from any state or territory of the United States.
- Successful completion of MAT 017 and ENG 097 or placement into College level courses.
- Union County College 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).
- A clear or negative criminal background check and negative urine drug screen.
- Attendance at a Trinitas School of Nursing Information.
Note: The TEAS admission exam is not a requirment for admission to the LPN to RN program track
Additional Nursing Program Requirements
All nursing students are required to meet additional mandatory requirements prior to enrollment in clinical nursing courses (Generic Track - NURE 131 ; LPN-RN Track – NURE 212 ).
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.
