No. Fifty-three (53) credits are in general education, nineteen (19) are co-requirements and fifty-six (56) are in Nursing.
WHAT COURSES ARE CONSIDERED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES?
Selected courses from the area of humanities, arts, communication, social sciences and natural sciences are considered general education courses. Refer to the Curriculum Control Sheet for more specific information.
WHY DO I NEED SIX CREDITS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE?
To meet part of the humanities requirements, all students admitted to William Paterson University must complete two semesters of a foreign language or prove proficiency equal to one year at the college level.
CAN I TAKE THE CLEP EXAMS?
Yes. After you have been accepted to William Paterson University and your transcript has been reviewed, applications are available in the Office of the Department of Continuing Education. CLEP exams may be taken prior to completion of 90 credits.
WHAT ABOUT ACT/PEP TESTS?
We do not use ACT/PEP tests. However, if you took them within the past five years you can request an individual review for acceptance as course credit where applicable.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GET MY DEGREE FROM WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY?
This is a very individualized question. The answer is influenced by several factors. These variables include the number of credits taken each semester and credits transferred to the campus at the time of admission. You may seek consultation with the RN Program Coordinator to develop a plan.
HOW MANY COURSES ARE OFFERED IN THE EVENING FOR THE R.N. STUDENT?
All general education courses and co-requisite courses are offered in the evening. Nursing courses are also offered on an evening schedule. Clinical nursing courses are only offered on a day schedule. Not all courses are offered each semester and you should check the catalog for prerequisite needs.
AS AN R.N. STUDENT MUST I CARRY A FULL TIME SCHEDULE?
No, twelve or more credits per semester constitutes full-time status. You can pursue your degree on a part-time basis if you so desire.
ARE MY SCIENCE COURSES TAKEN DURING MY FIRST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TRANSFERABLE?
Yes, provided these courses were taken at a college and you obtained a C grade or better. You will be asked to request a transcript be sent to the Admission Office here at William Paterson University for evaluation. Credits more than 10 years old require special consideration.
AS AN R.N. AM I REQUIRED TO TAKE ALL OF THE NURSING COURSES?
No, you are not required to take all of the fifty-six credits. You should review the enclosed “Curriculum Control Sheet” for required, transferable, and waived nursing courses for the Associate Degree and diploma graduates.
HOW DOES THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE KNOW I’M AN R.N. RETURNING TO GET MY DEGREE?
Your transcript from your previous education experience will indicate your date of graduation, degree obtained and courses taken. You are encouraged to use the initials R.N. after your name on the application to William Paterson University.
I WILL GRADUATE IN MAY AND TAKE THE LICENSING EXAMINATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MUST I PASS THE EXAMINATION BEFORE I START CLASSES AT WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY?
No. You may apply and seek enrollment for the Fall semester and take courses. You will not be able to take any of the nursing courses until you are licensed by the State of New Jersey.
WHY AM I REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FIRST NURSING COURSE, ADAPTATION NURSING I THEORY?
This course introduces the student to the Roy Model of Adaptation Nursing and the three levels of prevention. Emphasis is placed on primary prevention across the age span. This course assists the R.N. student to develop a mind set for the structure of courses that follow.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN TO TAKE SPECIFIC COURSES?
The RN Program Coordinator will help you develop a projected course schedule and graduation date based on your personal needs.
AS A DIPLOMA GRADUATE WILL I GET ANY CREDIT FOR MY HOSPITAL NURSING COURSES?
Yes, a maximum of 28 nursing credits are transferable. You should contact the RN Program Coordinator for details concerning this policy.
WHEN MAY I TAKE THE FIRST NURSING COURSE?
You are permitted to enroll in this course when you have completed the five prerequisite courses, which are General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, A & P I, A & P II, and Microbiology.
DOES THE R.N. STUDENT TAKE COURSES WITH THE GENERIC NURSING STUDENT?
To enhance the socialization process, courses at the senior level are integrated. There are courses at each level (200, 300, and 400) with sections for R.N. students only.
HOW MANY CREDITS ARE TRANSFERRABLE TO WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY?
William Paterson University has a thirty (30) credit residency requirement. All other credits may be transferable. A maximum of 70 credits are transferable when a community college is the last school you attended.
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Should you have additional questions please contact our R.N. Program Coordinator at (973) 720-3492 or e-mail.
