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Join a top 100 Nursing School* and live the NurseLife.
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The Professional Nursing program at our hospital-affiliated campus educates and prepares students for entry level registered nursing positions in a variety of health care settings.

The program consists of course work in nursing, science, general education, and clinical practice at select health care institutions. The hospital-affilaited campus is an on-site Registered Nursing school program in Knoxville through a partnership between Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek and Jersey College.

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*Jersey College is ranked as a top 100 College in the United States According to a reportby Georgetown University’ Center on Education and the Workforce, entitled “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022)”
for 15-year Net Present Value.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

Jersey College is proud to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Professional Nursing program at the Cleveland and Knoxville campuses by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 4:00PM on October 29, 2024 at the Cleveland campus located at 2305 Chambliss Ave NW., Cleveland, TN 37311. 

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:

Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by October 15, 2024

Nursing Programs

The mission of the Jersey College nursing programs is to ensure a pipeline of highly educated nurses are able to successfully join a health care team and contribute to meeting the total needs of the patient.
 

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Professional Nursing:
LPN to RN Bridge Program

Associate Degree in Nursing

This track is for students who are already licensed as LPNs and are working to further their careers.
 

Upcoming Start Dates:

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January 6, 2025

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Professional Nursing:
Traditional RN Program

Associate Degree in Nursing

The RN Program prepares students to become Registered Nurses. You'll receive theoretical and practical training as well as preparation for the NCLEX exam.

Upcoming Start Dates:

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January 6, 2025

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“The instructors at Jersey College are absolutely outstanding, they make it their mission to do everything in their power to pull out your very best potential.”

Grace C.

Tampa / LPN

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“I graduated after being an LPN for 25 years and it was the best decision I ever made. I am now 3 courses away from my MSN in Nursing Education and Adult-Gerontology NP! Thank You Jersey College!”

Stephanie B.

Ewing / LPN to RN Bridge

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“It will all pay off in the end. The amount of preparation Jersey College made available to me was more than I could ever imagine."

Alyssa S.

Jacksonville / Traditional RN

Real World Nursing Training

Our affiliations with Tennova Healthcare and other facilities can provide unique opportunities for hands-on clinical practice.

Learning in a hospital-affiliated environment can enhance the opportunity to work directly with patients and healthcare professionals. This is a critical step when preparing for a career in Nursing.

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Preparing You For a Career in Nursing
 

The dedicated team at Jersey College is here to support you with your career preparation,  interview tips, workshops and more.

Our programs provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to apply to join the nursing field. The curriculum and high-quality skills labs can give you the confidence to become the nurse you always dreamed of and the preparation you need to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

For more information, visit the our Nursing Programs page, or explore these resources:

 

Nurses answer the calling when the world needs us most. It's who we are.

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Explore Our Campus

Our space is designed to maximize your learning and provide an unforgettable nursing school experience.
 

Connected Classrooms
with modern learning technology
A nursing student uses state-of-the-art technology in a Jersey College classroom.
Skills Lab
for hands-on learning
High-quality simulation equipment in a Jersey College Sim Lab.
Learning Centers
Where Students can study, work & consult with faculty
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Our campus offers modern classrooms and practical facilities; career services for students and alumni; and workshops and counseling opportunities to assist you throughout your program.

The modern facilities allow you to learn and practice the processes and techniques necessary to prepare for excellence in the field. The campus provides modern learning technology with hands-on practice and facilities where students can spend time studying, working in groups, and consulting faculty. The Knoxville campus features:

  • 10,000 sq. ft. campus
  • 1,500 sq. ft. skills lab
  • 7 classrooms
  • Student study rooms and lounge space

Knoxville Campus

Jersey College

10820 Parkside Dr
Knoxville, TN 37934

Hours: M-F 7am-5pm

(865) 500-3026

We Are Jersey College

Nursing is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, it’s a NurseLife. Nursing is about compassion, dedication, excellence, and drive. It’s what our students learn and what our faculty live and breath. At Jersey College, we take great PRIDE in our institution and living of the NurseLife. 

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    Master essential nursing skills at Jersey College, where education meets real-world practice.

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    Empower your future with Jersey College's rigorous and engaging nursing programs.

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    Step into a world of excellence at Jersey College's School of Nursing – where values meet vision.

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    Tennova Healthcare -Turkey Creek Medical Center is home to our beautiful Knoxville campus.

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At Jersey College, our instructors prepare you to live the NurseLife.

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Nursing
PROGRAMS

92%

2023 NCLEX®
PASS RATE**

10K+

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ALUMNI

*Jersey College is ranked as a top 100 College in the United States According to a report by Georgetown University’ Center on Education and the Workforce, entitled “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022)” for 15-year Net Present Value.
**This cumulative rate represents all 1st-time testers for both the Practical and Professional Nursing programs. Individual results may vary. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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Q: "What's it like using the Skills Labs?"

A: "Hands-on learning at its best. Glad we get to learn on mannequins that are like real people before we are out in the hospital with a live patient. My skills are great thanks to the sim lab. It also helped my confidence as a nurse."

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Other Frequently Asked Questions

Professional and Practical Nursing Programs FAQs

  • How long is the program?

  • When are exams scheduled?

  • Is Jersey College accredited?

  • Are transfer credits accepted?

  • What do I need to apply?

  • Is there easy access to public transportation from campus?

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

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Financial Aid

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Third-Party Financial Assistance Program

Students attending the Knoxville Campus are eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant from Tennova Healthcare toward their nursing education. Students will be awarded up to $5,000 per year* for two years to cover their institutional charges. (One year is equal to three semesters of enrollment.)

Popular Resources

Jersey College offers financial aid for those who qualify. Several additional options are available:

  • Assistance programs through affiliations of select locations
  • Financial Aid Planners help you understand your options and apply
  • Federal financial aid
  • State and Private funding options*
  • Veterans’ benefits*

*Available at select campuses

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Accreditations & Licensure

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The Knoxville campus is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The Professional Nursing program is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing. Jersey College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Effective December 11, 2023, the Professional Nursing (Associate Degree) program at the Cleveland and Knoxville campuses located in Cleveland, TN and Knoxville, TN, respectively is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 11, 2025.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)


3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
(404) 975-5000

http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

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