Why Study Nursing at OCC?
Ocean County College’s nursing program is a planned, two-year curriculum of classroom study and clinical experience that prepares graduates for employment in various health care settings. Successful completion of the program leads to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and eligibility to take the licensure examination for Registered Nurses in New Jersey.
What You Will Learn
The School of Nursing and Health Science aims to empower students interested in Nursing and careers in Health Science by integrating industry-driven curricula with hands-on-lab and clinical experiences. The school equips graduates with vital skills for delivering diagnostic, preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Apply critical thinking skills in effective clinical decision making
- Educate patients to maintain health and promote wellness
- Demonstrate holistic patient assessment skills across the lifespan
- Manage patient care through the delegation of tasks and use of advanced technology
- Participate in the team approach to deliver holistic patient-focused care
- Understand legal and ethical principles that guide professional nursing practice
- Implement scientific and caring interventions
- Use effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
Where Passion Becomes a Career
Successful completion of the program leads to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree and is intended to prepare students for immediate entry into the workplace. Graduates take the licensure examination to practice as Registered Nurses (RN).
At A Glance
Length
73 credit hours
~2 Years to Complete
Cost
For Ocean County Residents
Summer – $206 per credit
Effective Fall – $216.00 per credit
Modality
In Person
Hybrid
Evening
Academic Pathways
Many four-year institutions offer BSN completion degrees to students who have earned the AAS in Nursing. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer www.njtransfer.org.
Associate
Earn an Associate in Applied Science, Nursing, to build a strong foundation for entering the workforce.
Career
Enter high-demand roles in hospitals, clinics, or community health across major sectors including acute care, long-term care, and public health.
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