{"id":6416,"date":"2025-09-18T13:50:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6416"},"modified":"2025-10-30T12:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:13:12","slug":"nursing-pre-licensure-bsn","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/nursing-pre-licensure-bsn\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bsn\">BSN<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022117_nursing-prelicensure-bsn-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022117_nursing-prelicensure-bsn-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students at tables in two rows in a brightly lit classroom\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Start your journey toward a rewarding career in healthcare with Montclair\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).<\/p>\n<p>Learn to deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of settings \u2014 from physicians\u2019 offices and nursing homes to hospital ICUs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turn Your Calling into a Career With:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immersive, High-Tech Training<\/strong>: Build clinical skills in Montclair\u2019s <strong>state-of-the-art Simulation Center<\/strong>, where intelligent manikins mimic real medical events \u2014 from childbirth to heart failure to end-of-life care \u2014 allowing you to practice in a safe environment before entering a hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Train on the <strong>Anatomage Table<\/strong>, a life-sized, 3D virtual cadaver that lets you explore human anatomy in vivid detail \u2014 rotating real human scans in full 360\u00b0 detail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hands-On Experience:<\/strong> Care for real patients in diverse healthcare settings throughout the community. Montclair\u2019s partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and care facilities ensure you\u2019ll gain meaningful experience across the lifespan \u2014 from pediatric to geriatric care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Comprehensive Curriculum:<\/strong> Grow into a well-rounded nurse through coursework grounded in science, mathematics and the humanities. Develop the empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills needed to treat the whole person \u2014 not just the condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Upon graduation, you\u2019ll be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become a licensed registered nurse (RN). <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/nursing-bsn\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=nurs\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fifth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/ccne-seal.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column four-fifths\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The baccalaureate degree program in nursing\/master\u2019s degree program in nursing at ÌÇÐÄvlog is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, <a href=\"tel:202-887-6791\">202-887-6791<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Already an RN? Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already passed the NCLEX you can unlock more nursing career opportunities with Montclair\u2019s Online RN to BSN program.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/nursing-rn-to-bsn-online\/\" class=\"name\">Nursing RN to BSN (Online)<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BSN &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Course: Integration (NURS 465)<\/h2>\n<p>In <em>Integration<\/em>, you\u2019ll bring together everything you\u2019ve learned throughout the BSN program and apply it in real healthcare settings. Through hands-on clinical experience and reflective practice, you\u2019ll strengthen your ability to care for patients with complex health needs \u2014 across all ages and stages of illness.<\/p>\n<p>Sharpen your skills in clinical judgment, time management, communication, and teamwork, while also learning to navigate legal and ethical challenges that come with real-world nursing.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also examine how racism, ageism, and access to care can affect patient outcomes \u2014 and learn how your nursing practice can be a force for equity and meaningful change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Where Graduates Go<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates from our program often receive job offers from facilities they completed their coursework and clinical rotations at, including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Clara Maass Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Community Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Jersey City Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Morristown Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Newark Beth Israel Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Overlook Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital &#8211; New Brunswick<\/li>\n<li>St. Joseph\u2019s University Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Student Nurses Association (MSU-SNA)<\/h2>\n<p>The Student Nurses Association (MSU-SNA) brings nursing students together for community service, peer connection, and purpose-driven events like toy drives, bake sales, and awareness walks \u2014 even organizing scholarships for students in need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Students are admitted to Montclair\u2019s four-year BSN program for the <strong>fall semester <\/strong>only.<\/p>\n<p>When you apply, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will first review your application for general admission to the University. If you meet those requirements, your application will then be reviewed by the School of Nursing for a final decision on your admission to the major.<\/p>\n<p>We take a holistic approach to admissions, looking closely at both your academic background and personal achievements.<\/p>\n<h3>What We Look For<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Academic Performance:<\/strong> We strongly consider your high school GPA, the rigor of your coursework, and completion of at least 16 college-prep units, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 years of English<\/li>\n<li>3 years of math (Algebra I &amp; II, Geometry)<\/li>\n<li>2 years of the same world language<\/li>\n<li>2 years of lab science<\/li>\n<li>2 years of social sciences<\/li>\n<li>3 additional units in any of the above subjects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students who go above and beyond the minimum \u2014 with honors, AP, or additional coursework in subjects like science, language, or advanced math \u2014 will be recognized during the review process.<\/p>\n<h3>We also consider:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Two letters of recommendation (from teachers, counselors, or employers)<\/li>\n<li>A thoughtful, well-written personal statement<\/li>\n<li>Involvement in extracurriculars such as community service, leadership, sports, or the arts<\/li>\n<li>Any hands-on experience related to the healthcare field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before beginning your clinical courses, you\u2019ll need to pass a <strong>criminal background check and urine toxicology screening<\/strong>, completed by an external agency. Results are sent confidentially to the School of Nursing. Fees apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/nursing\/\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/p>At Montclair's School of Nursing, we believe nursing is grounded in the science of human caring, which focuses on being whole and being healed. Our philosophy is based on caring, communication, environment, shared decision-making and professional collaboration.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:nursing@montclair.edu\">nursing@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-3693\">973-655-3693<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The School of Nursing, Room 391<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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