School of Nursing
Nursing Excellence Starts at Rutgers
The School of Nursing, a part of Rutgers Health with locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, offers programs across all levels of nursing practice, including bachelor’s, advanced practice, doctoral, and certificate and professional development programs. One of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive nursing schools, the School of Nursing is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and evidence-based health care delivery and the promotion of community health.
Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program in the nation
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Nursing master’s program in the nation
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
NCLEX pass rate for first-time test takers
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Full-time faculty
Educating Future Nurses with Simulation
Undergraduate students at Rutgers School of Nursing don’t just study health care — they step right into it.
In our state-of-the-art, high-fidelity simulation labs, students apply their nursing knowledge in realistic patient scenarios that strengthen clinical judgment, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication in a safe setting. Combined with clinical rotations in New Jersey’s top health care settings, this training ensures new graduates are confident, highly prepared, and ready to make a difference from day one.
Spotlight: Bachelor of Nursing Programs
There Are Multiple Paths to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing has programs that fit the academic and personal needs of students pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Traditional 4-year
- 2 + 2 BS in Nursing
- Second Degree
- RN to BS in Nursing
By the time you finish your degree, you’ll have all the tools you need to begin or advance your successful career in nursing.
The Desire to Make a Difference
Our students are compassionate changemakers dedicated to serving the greater good of the community. Aspiring nurses and those already in nursing who want to take their career to the next level choose the School of Nursing for its broad range of academic options, renowned faculty and research opportunities, access to 200+ affiliated clinical sites across the state, and so much more.
Alumni Spotlight: Graig Straus, Nurse Practitioner of the Year
An alumnus of our master’s degree program, Graig has been recognized for his remarkable career as a clinician, entrepreneur, and mentor. From opening Rockland County’s first nurse practitioner–owned urgent care center to his leadership on international medical missions, he exemplifies excellence in action.
At a time when anesthesia providers are in short supply, Rutgers School of Nursing offers the only program in New Jersey training the next generation of nurse anesthetists. Graduates of the program receive a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, making them eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) board certification exam.
Research at Rutgers School of Nursing
Rutgers Nursing faculty and students are advancing nursing science through collaborative research, active membership in academies, advocacy, and high-profile publications and presentations. The school's distinguished, globally recognized faculty help solve the greatest challenges in nursing science and health care.
Discover the School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is a leader in nursing education, research, scholarship, and clinical care contributing to the improvement of health.
Did You Know?
Rutgers University is home to two separate nursing schools. The School of Nursing is part of Rutgers Health and offers programs in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood. The School of Nursing-Camden, within Rutgers University-Camden, is based in southern New Jersey.