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Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences! Since 1968 graduates from the School of Nursing’s well-respected program have been sought by health care facilities to provide nursing care. The college also offers Health Science courses assisting students to develop an appreciation of health related issues. Health care is an exciting field of study that continues to demand well-prepared graduates to practice within a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

Career opportunities for nurses are expected to grow in the future as the population continues to live longer healthier lives, demanding innovative and efficient health care services.

In addition to Nursing, a number of Health Science courses are offered at Ocean County College. These courses focus on health and wellness. The courses are intended to provide education for students wishing to develop a deeper understanding of health.

Teresa Walsh, Dean of the School

Please note:  All questions about entering the School of Nursing as a perspective student should be directed to Academic Advising (x2008) or Registration and Records (x2014 or x2824).
Students that have been accepted into the program should direct any questions to the School of Nursing (x2223 or x2224).

Nursing Programs

The Nursing Program was established at OCC in 1966 and has been noted for its excellence in nursing education and student learning.

NURSING PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUMNURSING PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM

NURSING PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM

The Nursing Program has different opportunities to obtain an Associate Degree (AAS) in Nursing leading to the Registered Nurse.

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ON-SITE / ONLINE NURSING PROGRAMON-SITE / ONLINE NURSING PROGRAM

ON-SITE / ONLINE NURSING PROGRAM

Learn about admission requirements for the On Site Online Nursing Program, which is a unique option allowing students to attend nursing classes one day or more per week supplemented by web-assisted instruction.

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Career Mobility Nursing Program AdmissionCareer Mobility Nursing Program Admission

Career Mobility Nursing Program Admission

For Licensed Practical Nurses

The New Jersey Board of Nursing and National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission have approved the revised Career Mobility proposal.

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Clinical partners

Students in the Registered Nurse Program gain their clinical experience at local clinical locations. Our clinical partners provide outstanding state-of-the-art clinical settings, supervised by a member of our faculty.

Nursing Program Accreditation

The Associate nursing program at Ocean County College at the Ocean County
College located in Toms River, New Jersey is accredited by the:  Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/

In addition, the program is also accredited by:

The New Jersey Board of Nursing
124 Halsey Street, 6th floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973.504.6430

Complaints regarding the OCC Nursing Program may be sent to the New Jersey Board of Nursing at the above address.

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) nursing program at Ocean County College meets the state education requirements
for an RN nursing license in the state of New Jersey.  Ocean County College has not determined if the A.A.S. nursing program
at Ocean County College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Traditional Nursing Program FAQs

Nursing admissions

Learn about the admission requirements for each of the Nursing Programs. Benefit from early preparation and make the process and your experience go more smoothly.

Previously Unsuccessful StudentsPreviously Unsuccessful Students

Previously Unsuccessful Students

This is for students who failed any two clinical NURS. courses (175, 176, 273, 274) or two non-clinical NURS. courses (174 or 275). The student will begin with Nursing 1.
Readmission to the nursing program provides two options:

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TRADITIONAL NURSINGTRADITIONAL NURSING

TRADITIONAL NURSING

Please fill out the Application to the College and indicate Nursing as your major

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CAREER MOBILITY NURSING PROGRAMCAREER MOBILITY NURSING PROGRAM

CAREER MOBILITY NURSING PROGRAM

The New Jersey Board of Nursing and National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission have approved the revised Career Mobility proposal. It will now be easier to meet the academic requirements for completing the A.A.S. Degree in Nursing at OCC.

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Handbook

Administration

Our administration is here to assist you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Our doors are always open to students to meet their needs and address their concerns and suggestions.

TERESA WALSH
Dean of Nursing
Ext. 486twalsh@ocean.edu

Faculty

Our faculty are not only experts in their content area, but have a student-centered focus and a true dedication to the development and personal success of their students. Our faculty bring years of academic and real-life experience into the classroom.

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