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PROGRAMS OF STUDY TCNJ offers the only generic undergraduate program in Mercer County leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) while focusing on health and wellness—in people, communities, and populations. The program integrates a high-quality, specialized curriculum focused on evidence-based nursing practice, population health and quality and safety initiatives with clinical experiences in a variety of acute care, specialty and community settings. TCNJ's nursing program has a strong leadership focus, provides a solid liberal learning background, and is excellent preparation for advanced nursing study. Expert faculty delivers new didactic knowledge and skills to students and close mentorship using a teacher-scholar model. Nursing students are assigned and advised by a full-time faculty member over the course of their study. Graduates of the undergraduate nursing program are highly recruited by hospitals and other health facilities. The majority of graduates have job offers in their senior year and 100 % of TCNJ Nursing graduates have been employed within 6 months of completing the program over the past years. The quality of TCNJ nursing is reflected in its stellar NCLEX pass rates of 94%. GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE RN to BSN The RN to BSN Program is designed for working Professional Registered Nurses (RNs) who have earned an associates degree or diploma in nursing and want to continue their education within a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) program . TCNJ off-campus course work places emphasis on helping to develop tomorrow's leaders in the field of Nursing. This program will assist working professionals in developing skills as a 21st century adult learner, as well as expand their awareness of current quality and safety issues in nursing. TCNJ prides itself on preparing graduates who aspire to take on positions of professional leadership or advanced practice nursing. TCNJ master's programs in nursing challenge students to develop the advanced skills and knowledge expected of leaders in their professions. A rigorous program integrating academic inquiry, practical experience, and professional collaboration leads students to one of several areas of specialty. Students can choose from the following: Family, Adult-Gerontology or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader or School Nurse MSN. A unique MSN program is available to RN's with non-nursing undergraduate baccalaureate degrees. This program of graduate study provides the expertise and mentorship needed to makes bold strides in graduate level prepared nursing practice.