The mission of Atlantic Cape's Nursing program is to graduate competent, ethical and caring nurses, and to be responsive to current and evolving health care needs in our communities. The Nursing department encourages the enrollment of a diverse student population to reflect the communities that we serve. Students and graduates are encouraged to perform public service in their respective communities and pursue lifelong learning.
The Atlantic Cape Nursing program has continually evolved since its inception in 1967. From humble beginnings at an off-site classroom setting, the program proudly graduated 18 nurses in its first class.
The Nursing program is now offered at our Mays Landing and Cape May campuses, and boasts an impressive state-of-the art simulation and skills laboratory, which is used for practice and evaluation. More than
3,000 nurses have graduated from our program since 1967.
Atlantic Cape's Nursing program was approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing in 1967 and, since 1969, has maintained National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and currently Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation without exception during its history.
The key goal of Atlantic Cape's Nursing program is to make nursing education accessible to those who aspire to nursing careers. The graduates, many of whom have obtained advanced degrees, staff health facilities both locally and throughout the country. The proud heritage of our Nursing program continues to contribute to health care and to inspire those who seek nursing as a career.
The Atlantic Cape Nursing program consists of 36 nursing course credits, 10 program course credits and 20 general education course credits.
