Department of Nursing
Location: Level II, Blue Area
Telephone: (973) 877-1868
Fax: (973) 877-1920
The Department offers the A.A.S. degree program designed to prepare students for entry level positions in hospitals and other health care facilities immediately upon graduation. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the certification exam (NCLEX) to be a registered nurse. The Department also offers the opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to gain credit for previous LPN education and license toward the completion of an A.A.S. degree in Nursing. The Nursing program utilizes state-of-the-art on-campus laboratories, including a nursing simulation laboratory and a multimedia computer laboratory, to facilitate student learning. Many colleges have upper division nursing programs which allow associate degree graduates to transfer most or all of their credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing (B.S.N.). Currently Essex County College has such articulation agreements with New York University, New Jersey City University, St. Peter’s College, Felician College, Kean University, Rutgers University, Seton Hall University, and William Paterson University.
Choose from the following programs:
• Nursing (A.A.S.)
• Nursing: LPN Articulation Option (A.A.S.)
• LPN (Certificate)
All nursing applicants are admitted to the College as General Science (0603 code) students with a major in Nursing and will complete a
prescribed program of study. Admission to the nursing program is competitive. Specific admissions criteria must be met to qualify. Completion of the admission requirements does not guarantee program admission.
RN PROGRAM – FACT SHEET
Your first step is to apply to the college through Enrollment Services. You can obtain an application at Enrollment Services or you can apply online at www.essex.edu. If you do not have a previous degree, or are not transferring a college level English and Math to Essex, you will need to take the placement exam to determine if you are at college level in English, Reading and Math. NOTE: If you are a transfer student who has received transfer credit from Essex County College for completing the prerequisites, you must COMPLETE at least 6 credits at ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE before you are eligible to take the Nursing Entrance Exam. In addition to the pre requisites, you should be active and have attended class at ECC within one year to be eligible to sit for the Nursing Entrance Test.
When you are at college level in English, Reading and Math (Completion of ENG 096 and RDG 096), you must complete the pre-requisites for the RN Nursing program. They are:
● ENG 101 – College Composition I
● BIO 121 – Anatomy & Physiology I
● CHM 101 – College Chemistry I or CHM 103 – General Chemistry I
● MTH 092 or Higher
● You must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
Once you have completed all of the eligibility requirements, you must take the Nursing Entrance Exam [NET].
If you are applying to the Day RN Program, all requirements must be completed by December 31. The Nursing Entrance Examination for DAY RN Program is given in March.
If you are applying to the Evening RN Program, all requirements must be completed by end of Summer 1. The Nursing Entrance Examination for Evening RN Program is given in September.
Both the Day and Evening RN programs are FULL TIME programs.
There is no application or waiting list for the nursing program. When all pre-requisites are completed, you will receive a letter to sit for the NET exam.
If you are applying for the DAY RN program and did not receive a letter to test by the end of February, contact the nursing department for a referral.
If you are applying for the EVENNING RN program and did not receive a letter to test by the end of August, contact the nursing department for a referral.
If you have any further questions regarding the Nursing Program, make appointment to see the Chairperson of nursing by calling 973 877 1868 OR Counselors located in the first floor red area.
For other graduation requirements, see the college catalog on the web at www.essex.edu.
Counselors: Linda Sallee - Room 1120, ext. 3539
Kathlyn Battle – Room 1119, ext. 3284
James Johnson – Room 1104, ext. 3371
LPN ARTICULATION OPTION – FACT SHEET
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT LPN/LVN LICENSE TO ENTER THIS PROGRAM. Your first step is to apply to the college through Enrollment Services. You can obtain an application at Enrollment Services or you can apply online at www.essex.edu. If you do not have a previous degree, or are not transferring a college level English and Math to Essex, you will need to take the placement exam to determine if you are college level in English, Reading and Math. NOTE: If you are a transfer student who has received credit from Essex County College for completing the prerequisites, you must COMPLETE at least 6 credits at ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE for before you are eligible to take the Nursing Entrance Exam.
When you are at college level in English, Reading and Math (Completion of ENG 096 and RDG 096), you must complete the pre-requisites for the RN Nursing program. They are:
● ENG 101 – College Composition I
● ENG 102 – College Composition II
● BIO 121 – Anatomy & Physiology I
● BIO 122 – Anatomy & Physiology II
● CHM 101 – College Chemistry I or CHM 103 – General Chemistry I
● PSY 101 – General Psychology I
● MTH 092 or Higher
● You must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
Once you have completed all of the eligibility requirements, you must write a letter, attach a copy of your LPN license and send to the Nursing Department requesting consideration for the LPN Articulation Program. If you have met the requirements listed, you will have to take the Nursing Entrance Exam [NET]. In addition to the pre requisites, you should be active and have attended class at ECC within one year to be eligible to sit for the Nursing Entrance Test.
All requirements, including the letter, must be completed by December 31. The Nursing Entrance Examination for the LPN Articulation Program is given in February. The LPN Articulation Option is a full time day program which begins each March.
If you have any further questions regarding the Nursing Program, make appointment to see the Chairperson for nursing by calling 973 877 1868 OR Counselors located in the first floor red area.
Graduates from the Essex County College LPN program are not required to take the NET exam. For this group of students, letter for admission with a copy of license will be accepted until December 31.
For other graduation requirements, see the college catalog on the web at www.essex.edu.
Counselors: Linda Sallee - Room 1120, ext. 3539
Kathlyn Battle – Room 1119, ext. 3284
James Johnson – Room 1104, ext. 3371
LPN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - FACT SHEET
Your first step is to apply to the college through Enrollment Services. You can obtain an application at Enrollment Services or you can apply online at www.essex.edu. If you do not have a previous degree, or are not transferring a college level English and Math to Essex, you will need to take the placement exam to determine if you are college level in English, Reading and Math. NOTE: If you are a transfer student who has received credit from Essex County College for completing the prerequisites, you must COMPLETE at least one 3 credit class at ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE before you are eligible to take the Nursing Entrance Exam. In addition to the pre requisites, you should be active and have attended class at ECC within one year to be eligible to sit for the Nursing Entrance Test.
When you are at college level in English, Reading and Math (Completion of ENG 096 and RDG 096), you must complete the pre-requisites for the LPN program. They are:
● ENG 101 – College Composition I
● BIO 121 – Anatomy & Physiology I
● PSY 101 – General Psychology I
● MTH 092 or Higher
● You must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
Once you have completed all of the eligibility requirements, you must take the Nursing Entrance Exam [NET].
The LPN Program is a part-time night program and all requirements for admission must be completed by end of Summer I. The Nursing Entrance Examination is given in September.
There is no application or waiting list for the nursing program. When all pre-requisites are completed, you will receive a letter to sit for the NET exam.
If you are applying for the LPN program and did not receive a letter to test by the end of August, contact the nursing department at 973 877 1868 for a referral.
If you have any further questions regarding the Nursing Program, make appointment to see the Chairperson for Nursing by calling 973 877 1868 OR Counselors located in the first floor red area.
For other graduation requirements, see the college catalog on the web at www.essex.edu.
Counselors: Linda Sallee - Room 1120, ext. 3539
Kathlyn Battle – Room 1119, ext. 3284
James Johnson – Room 1104, ext. 3371
How Do I Get In?
Essex County College admits individuals who are at least 18 years of age or have earned a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
To apply to the College, submit the ECC application and supporting documents (official high school and/or prior college transcripts, or official GED documentation) with the non-refundable $25 fee. You can secure the form on-line at: webservices.essex.edu For more information please call 973-877-3100.
Honors Program
A new Honors Program is available for academically talented and highly motivated students entering college for the first time or who are just completing their first semester of study at ECC. The program includes linked courses with an emphasis on research, an internship experience, and a capstone research project. Students must apply directly to the program. Eligibility criteria include an expected GPA of 3.5 or higher for students already enrolled. For further details, call 973-877-3204.
