Published Apr 12, 2019
NatalieNatalie
75 Posts
Hi! I wanted to get some information on how competitive nursing schools in NJ are. I have family new Toms River and I’m thinking of relocating if needed
thanks!
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
10 Articles; 18,929 Posts
Welcome!
Hope a current student can address competitiveness NJ community college nursing programs.
jackiern95
1 Post
Hi there! So the only info I have is for Brookdale Community College which is pretty close to Toms River...there's no competition but there is a wait list. So once you complete your pre-reqs, take the TEAS, and do either one of there CNA or PCT programs you just wait until it's your turn. Hope that helps!
Robyn1019, ADN, ASN
6 Posts
Hi!
I am super late but I went to Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC). It is probably an hour from Toms River. It is a pretty competitive program but like Jackie said if you have your pre-reqs done, have good grades, and haven't dropped/withdrew from a certain amount of classes you will get in. It is a good program, and it is fairly cheap. Definitely worth the commute! If you have any other questions let me know!
Robyn
Ashke
44 Posts
Hi,
My niece is in her senior year of high school and wants to be a nurse. She recently got accepted into the Health Sciences program at Rowan College at Burlington County, but I see they have a AAS.NUR program that also has an option for a BScN through the 3+1 program. I understand applications for high school students opens January 4, 2021. I'm in Canada and so I'm trying to shift through the information for her from a distance. Can anyone comment on: 1. how good the nursing program is at RCBC (I.e. the quality of the program) 2. how good is the RCBC Nursing program's reputation 3. how competitive it is to get into it 4. how well does it prepare you for the NCLEX Thank you for your time in answering my questions. Any bit of information helps.