Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University offers a comprehensive range of nursing programs that emphasize hands-on experience and cutting-edge research, providing students with the tools they need for successful careers in healthcare. Its dedicated community of educators and students are committed to making a positive impact in the field of nursing through innovation and excellence.

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Thomas Jefferson University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

School Facts

  • Located in Pennsylvania
  • 4 year or higher institution
  • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • 89% Acceptance Rate
  • 76% Graduation Rate
  • 3,739 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
  • 4,515 Graduate Students Enrolled
*Includes certificate and degree-seeking students

Student Demographics

  • 24 Average Age
  • 26% Men
  • 74% Women
  • 0% Veterans
  • 79% White
  • 4% Hispanic
  • 14% Black
  • 4% Asian
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  • $65,677 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
  • $48,753 In-State Graduate Tuition*

*Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

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Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is a private, non-profit institution that was founded in 1824.

In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University combined to create one university.

Jefferson offers fully accredited nursing degree programs from baccalaureate through doctoral levels. Since 1891, Jefferson's College of Nursing (JCN) has educated women and men as nurse clinicians, educators and researchers.

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Full-time Accelerated Coursework Track - 1 Year

Students who desire to become a Registered Nurse (RN) have the option to do an accelerated coursework track if the student already holds a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing.

Full-time Accelerated Coursework Track - 2 Year

This program is an accelerated level for students who wish to complete a BSN in two years, at a full time status. After this track students can go into a Master of Science in Nursing in 15 months.

Pre-licensure Students (Traditional Track)

This program is designed for students who would like to become bachelor's prepared nurses and have no prior education or bachelor's degree in another field.

PACE – Plan A College Education Advanced Admission Program

PACE is available for high school seniors who are looking to become registered nurses. This program is for admission to Jefferson College of Nursing through PACE.

Graduate

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

After completing the BSN, students are eligible to progress to the graduate advanced practice degree.

Specialties

  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (1-year clinical experience required)
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Community Systems Administration
  • Community Systems Administration / Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner
  • Community Systems Administration / Nursing Informatics
  • Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Public Health Dual Degree

This program is 4-6-years in a hybrid format, online and on site.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Students are required to have one year of neonatal clinical experience

Nursing Informatics

Graduates are eligible for the Nursing Informatics Clinical Nurse Specialist certification through the American Nurses Association. 

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Students who complete this program in its entirety have the educational preparation to sit for the ANCC certification in this role and population.

Post-Master's Degree Certificate Programs

  • Nurse Practitioner (18-credit curriculum)
  • Nursing Informatics (18-credit curriculum)
  • Community Systems Administration (18-credit curriculum)
  • Women's Health – Gender Related Nurse Practitioner

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Post-Bachelor of Science in Nursing - The post-BSN is a program available to nurses who have completed their BSN and have a desire to join an accelerated track and earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Post-Master of Science in Nursing - The Post-MSN program is for MSN prepared nurses who would like to complete their DNP. This program is a 36-credit, 2-5 year traditional track for graduates of the MSN program. 

Entry Level Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program

This program is a 36-month, nine-semester program (92 credits). It requires full-time study and includes over 2,000 hours of clinical practice hours. Students will administer more than 600 anesthetics to patients undergoing diagnostic procedures and/or surgery.

Admission Requirements (not all inclusive)

  • At least a 3.2 GPA in their BSN program from an accredited college or university
  • CV/Resume that includes at least one year experience in a critical care nursing setting (ICU/MICU/NICU, PICU, CCU/CTICU/SICU)
  • Current, unrestricted RN License

Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.

The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accredited the Entry Level Nurse Anesthesia DNP program.

Thomas Jefferson University is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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