|
Nursing is a dynamic profession that requires intelligence, hard work and critical
thinking skills. However, it is often the
simple desire to care for people that le ads
one to choose a nursing career.
Should you decide to enter the nursing profession or further your
education beyond your current R.N. license, you will have a wide
variety of career options to choose from. Perhaps you will enter a
fast-paced specialty, such as ER or intensive-care nursing. Perhaps
the more predictable nature of a doctor’s office appeals to you.
You might choose to work with paraplegics, cardiac patients or
newborns or possibly pursue a graduate degree with the goal of
being an educator.
Available Scholarships
As a student in the Bloomfield College nursing program, you may be eligible for federal
and state financial aid. In addition, you also may apply for a wide variety of private and
institutional scholarships. Below is a sampling of scholarships designated solely for
nursing students. For a complete listing, please refer to the current catalog or contact
the Office of Financial Aid.
- Katherene E. Carretta Nursing Scholarship
- Presbyterian Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
- The Rath Family Scholarships
- Alfred E. Rowe Scholarships
- Schering-Plough Scholarships
- Mern Shafman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- Dorothy A. Snyder Scholarship Fund
- Sutcliffe Foundation Scholarships
- Zonta Scholarships
Whichever career path you choose, a Bachelor of Science degree in
nursing from Bloomfield College will provide the academic foundation
and hands-on experience you need to excel in today’s complex
health-care environment. Read on to learn more about our nursing
program, and move one step closer to fulfilling your career goals.
Nursing - Bachelor of Science
Bloomfield College’s Presbyterian Division of Nursing was founded on
the belief that a sound liberal arts background is required for a successful
nursing career. A diverse education in the arts, sciences and humanities
helps to develop critical thinking abilities, interpersonal skills and an
appreciation for the human condition, attributes that can transform a
competent nurse into a gifted one.
In order to provide this broad base of knowledge, the nursing program
includes a balance of liberal arts courses, professional studies and handson
practical experience. It will prepare you well for your chosen career
and provide a worthy complement to your desire and dedication.
Traditional Track
This program consists of four years of study leading to the Bachelor of
Science degree in nursing. No prior college credits are required. The curriculum
is a prescribed sequence of courses based on the arts, sciences,
humanities and professional studies.
Registered Nurse Track
This program is for registered nurses who are graduates of associate
degree or diploma programs and who wish to obtain a four-year Bachelor
of Science degree. Advanced placement is awarded based on transfer of
college credits and prior nursing courses.
How it all adds up
The nursing field is projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations through 2014.
Rapid job growth is expected in same-day surgery centers and outpatient facilities.
According to recent government data, median annual earnings of registered nurses were more than $52,000.
New Jersey Accreditation
The nursing program is a member of
the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing and is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education and the New Jersey State
Board of Nursing.
Presbyterian Division of Nursing
Our mission is to engage students in a
collaborative educational experience,
prepare caring, reflective professional
nurses, positively influence and shape
health-care delivery and provide a
solid foundation for graduate study.
|
