Application deadline: November 1.
All material and prerequisites must be complete by the application deadline.
TCNJ takes a holistic approach to the review of our applicants, considering student abilities and involvement beyond academics. All other criteria used in the evaluation process are in the “Requirements” section below. A waiting list is created when more qualified applicants than seats are available.
- A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university or college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A level of proficiency or higher is acceptable for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a standardized, multiple-choice entrance exam required of students applying to nursing and allied health programs in the United States.
- Satisfactory completion of the following prerequisite courses:
- General Chemistry or Organic Biochemistry or General Chemistry II (4 credits with lab)*
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (8 credits)*
- Microbiology (4 credits)*
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- Nutrition (3 credits)
*On-ground or face-to-face labs will only be accepted for these courses
- Additional requirements for accepted students:
- CPR certification - will only accept Basic Life Saving (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
- Criminal background check
- Drug test
- Vaccinations, boosters, and titers
- Adherence to the health requirements of the college, the department, and any clinical facilities
Application Instructions
- Click on the “Apply Now” button below.
- Create an account on the application management webpage.
- Log in to your new account and click on the “Start New Application” link.
- Select “Undergraduate Application (desired year)” from the accompanying drop-down menu.
- Select the "Accelerated Second-Degree BSN Program" application.
- Click on the “Create Application” button to begin.