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Apply to the ABSN Program

Application deadline: November 1.

All materials and pre-requests must be complete by the application deadline.

Application Requirements

  • 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
    • 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.

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TCNJ's Department of Nursing is not accepting transfers into our four year traditional bachelor’s of science in nursing program at this time. The RN to BSN program is accepting applications at this time, visit https://nursing.tcnj.edu/programs/rn-to-bsn-program/ to learn more. The ABSN program is accepting applications at this time, click below to learn more about the ABSN program.Learn More
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