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School of Nursing

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The School of Nursing provides students the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to succeed

School of Nursing

and find satisfaction in a constantly evolving career. Nursing is an exciting profession, challenged by growing complexity in both patient care and the healthcare system.  

Kean University offers excellent programs for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a trans-culturally focused Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in nursing leadership or community/public health nursing. The School of Nursing also offers a Graduate Certificate in School Nursing which reflects contemporary School Nursing practice from the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child perspective.

The baccalaureate curriculum is grounded in professional standards of care defined by the American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing, American Association for Colleges of Nursing and individual specialty organizations.

The School of Nursing fosters a culture that encourages dialogue and mutual respect, contributing to students’ development as critical thinkers and innovators unafraid to take the risks necessary to pioneer new practices.
 

Accreditation Information

The BSN and MSN programs are accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

License Reciprocity

All Kean University Registered Nurses (RN) can practice in all 50 states via license reciprocity.  

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Kean University Nursing faculty pose with their nursing Excellence in Scholarship Award

Nursing Faculty Bring New Curriculum Nationwide

Three Kean University nursing faculty members created a new nursing education model that is being introduced across the nation. The Integrative Student Growth Model is a student-centric approach that builds on the individual strengths of each student in a holistic, inclusive and interconnected way.