Take the fast track to your bachelor’s in nursing in 14 months. Our accelerated 4-semester program builds on your previous bachelor’s coursework to equip you with everything you need to begin your career in nursing quickly and successfully.
- Second-Degree Curriculum
- Second-Degree Admissions
- Pathways Program
A pre-nursing program for Rutgers-SAS Newark students - Pathway to Midwifery Program
For newly admitted students, beginning Spring 2025, who are interested in nurse-midwifery - Apply to the Second-Degree Program
- Attend an Online Info Session or Small Group Session
Information Sessions
Have your bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field but interested in becoming a nurse? Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how Rutgers School of Nursing can help you make that transition.
We offer two types of sessions to fit your needs:
- Small group appointments provide the opportunity for personalized attention and direct interaction with our team.
- Large information sessions offer a comprehensive overview of our program, followed by a brief Q&A.
Rutgers Second- Degree is a demanding program, but because of the close-knit classes and classmates, you get through it and experience all your firsts together. You get to do all these accomplishments together and see your nursing career grow.
Elyse Bennett, ’19
We learned a lot in the classroom, but it was during clinicals when we were able to put what we learned into practice. The clinical instructors were great and taught us firsthand what nurses do and the values of patient-centered care.
Joshua Ko, ’19
The Second-Degree BS in Nursing is offered on our Newark Campus.
Begin your journey to excellence. Become a Rutgers nurse today.