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I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what exact degree you would hold if you completed the accelerated nursing program at Rutgers Camden? I assumed after completion of the program you would hold a BSN however as I was looking on the website I noticed it only refers to the program as an ABS with a major in nursing. Are these 2 things the same degree? I read another thread on here about students who had just completed their degree at Rutgers camden last year and the school was threatening to change it to a BS program with a certificate in nursing (which I understand to be different) so I am wondering if they did in fact change it for this year??

-They both sound the same but I want to be positive before applying that I would end with a BSN

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Hi Leigh8004, I met with the Dean back in early September, and the way that I understood it was that the degree Rutgers grants is a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing. It is actually more prestigious than a "Bachelor's of Science in Nursing" because it is research oriented. The BSN that the former UMDNJ program granted was not research oriented. She said it is equivalent to a degree that nursing students at a major university (the example she used, I believe, was Penn) would receive. You can still sign your name with a "BSN" and your badge will still say "BSN". You will have the same chances to find a job upon graduation as any other BSN student.

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Thanks for the information, I am taking my prereqs for nursing and I was looking at the Rutgers Nursing program they have at Camden County College Blackwood campus since I have an associates from CCC. I am going to apply next year and wanted to make sure that I can still get a nursing job with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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I am from New Jersey in the area and was looking at this program too but all I see is negative feedback on this site and the university hasn't responded to any of my emails. Has anyone had this problem with communication or have any insight/advice?

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Hi Cmacey. I did meet with the dean. Before that I tried to contact them through their email as well as their phone number, to no avail. The dean actually contacted me, but I think it was only because she saw my post here saying I havent heard from anyone. I'm not sure but there seems to be a break in communication between their website and the actual program. I would suggest calling the admissions office at Rutgers and explain your situation. They will probably be able to direct you the proper place!

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Hi Cmacey. I did meet with the dean. Before that I tried to contact them through their email as well as their phone number, to no avail. The dean actually contacted me, but I think it was only because she saw my post here saying I havent heard from anyone. I'm not sure but there seems to be a break in communication between their website and the actual program. I would suggest calling the admissions office at Rutgers and explain your situation. They will probably be able to direct you the proper place!

Thanks I'll try calling -- did you find out anything about the prerequisites like genetics for instance. I can't find that class and I've tried two local community colleges looking for it. They seem to ask for the standard prereqs that I see at and Jeff but I haven't seen biomedical ethics anywhere else either. Do you know if those need to be completed at Rutgers ?

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I didn't take genetics or biomedical ethics, but the dean told me that these classes can be taken during the first and second semesters in the program. I couldn't find genetics in the county colleges (I live in Gloucester County) either, so I am just going to take them when I start the program (if I get accepted of course, fingers crossed!). I guess the most guaranteed way to make sure you've completed your pre-reqs for admission would be to take those courses at Rutgers before applying! Good luck, and if you have any more questions let me know!

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Oh I didn't know there was that option! Thanks for your help. Hopefully I can get in touch with someone over there today. Much more affordable program but I get a little worried when there isn't an email response.

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I completely understand, I felt the same way! I was leery about it until I heard from the dean. Now I'm excited to get started. Hopefully starting in January!

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I completely understand, I felt the same way! I was leery about it until I heard from the dean. Now I'm excited to get started. Hopefully starting in January!

Thanks super exciting and so soon! Congratulations and good luck in school I can only imagine how nervous/excited you are after all the hard work and time spent on prerequisites. Oh one more question I didn't see on their site-- do they do clinicals at cooper?

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"more prestigious"??? Can you please define that statement? I have a BSN and would like to know other than as a marketing ploy how that degree is "more prestigious". And why would you claim a BSN if 1. you do not have a BSN..so you would be lying. 2. If it is a "more prestigious" degree why would you want to claim a lowly BSN?

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I have thru my community college and they were very helpful.

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