Professional Nursing Program

"Enrolling in Jersey College’s Nurse Residency Program, was the best decision I ever could have made for myself! The faculty treats you like family and celebrates your successes as if they were their own!"

"My journey to Jersey College was never a straightforward one, there were many winding roads that led me here. It has always been my dream to become a nurse since I was a little girl in the hospital fighting my own battles. I never thought I could actually do it. One day I decided it was time for me to bet on myself and take that leap of faith. Enrolling in Jersey College’s Nurse Residency Program, was the best decision I ever could have made for myself! The faculty treats you like family and celebrates your successes as if they were their own! Any time I needed additional tutoring or someone to talk to there was always someone available. I was afforded the opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico on a nursing mission trip with students from all different campuses. This gave me the chance to share individual educational experiences with the students of such diverse backgrounds. I was amazed to hear their experiences to be so similar to mine in terms of support from the school. I have accepted an offer at Largo Medical Center Emergency Department as a part of their Fall StaRN Residency class. I think Jersey College has fully prepared me for my first step into this incredible profession. My advice to anyone that is on the fence if they should apply or not is to DO IT! Always bet on yourself! You never know what the outcome could be if you don’t try! The juice will be worth the squeeze."

"If you are thinking of living the NurseLife it is truly found within these doors."

"I would like to thank all of my Jersey College, School of Nursing family for being there day in and day out of my journey to become a nurse. I was enrolled at another local college but due to certain circumstances I was forced to leave and start fresh where I found my niche at Jersey College. From the moment I walked through those big glass doors for the first time, I felt it was my home away from home – it was right for me.

Along my path, the instructors I had helped to bring forth my "inner nurse". If ever there was a time where the pressure was so high that I felt the battle uphill was too much, there was always an open door and a listening ear with words of wisdom and encouragement to help me get back on track. From the days of first quarter to the day of my last exam, they were there, telling you to believe! To quote one of my most influential people I had the pleasure of entering into my life, Ms. K. Stafford., " You had the drive to come this far, you aren't going to stop now!" I was on the verge of throwing in the towel a couple of times throughout my time at Jersey College, and it must have been written on my face or an invisible sign that only my Program Chair or instructors could see. On those days, they helped me get back in the game.

The pace of study is quick, and it comes at you sometimes like a whirlwind. The curriculum is excellent, and the instructors are phenomenal! If you are thinking of living the NurseLife it is truly found within these doors.

See you soon for the “Bridge”, Jersey :-) love you all!! Special thanks to: Ms. K. Stafford, for keeping her methods of madness and a firm glance when she knew I needed it. To Ms. J. Bertrand for her ever astonishing guidance and infinite wisdom. Ms. S. Johnson for her ever so strict use of punctuality, Mr. K. Peterson for countless real life stories and compassion for all people, Ms. L. Rankin for her profound use of the phrase "look it up" but always making sure we did "look it up" and then awesome explanations on WHY....and Mr. C. Davis, for make sure that our pyramid of learning was topped off with his amazing style and awesome delivery. This was an amazing learning experience. I would recommend Jersey College to anyone interested in becoming a nurse or furthering their career."

Much love Jersey!

Carmen Ausmus