NOISE ALERT: Vietnam War Commemoration
NOISE ALERT/PARKING ADVISORY: Vietnam War Commemoration

As part of Wednesday’s ceremonies at the Mays Landing campus, ceremonial gunshots will be fired at 11 a.m. and a cannon will sound at 1 p.m. Parking Lot 3 will also be closed. Please allow extra time for arriving on campus.

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Nursing & Health Science

Lead the Shift in Health Care

Training Our Healthcare Professionals for Over 50 Years!

Nursing students on a heli pad in front of an med vac helicopterFor more than 50 years, Atlantic Cape Community College has been at the forefront in training the area's registered nurses and creating leaders in an always-evolving health care system. Become a part of this rewarding career field by earning your degree or certificate at Atlantic Cape.

We offer six associate degree programs focused on different areas of nursing and healthcare, as well as our Practical Nursing Certificate Program, which can be completed in just 18 months. With both theoretical and clinical classes that provide hands-on training and experience, our graduates emerge with the confidence and skills needed to provide excellent care to patients in diverse settings.

There is a high demand for quality nurses today. At Atlantic Cape, we are educating the next generation of nurses that are making a difference in our communities. Our nursing graduates enter the workforce with a stable and financially-secure career that helps others on a daily basis. Many of our graduates become leaders in their respective healthcare fields at regional hospitals, long-term healthcare facilities, urgent care centers and more across South Jersey and beyond. Take the first steps towards a rewarding career in healthcare. 

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A Rewarding Career Awaits

Atlantic Cape's highly-acclaimed Nursing & Health Science Program has an extremely competitive application process. Attend an infosession to familiarize yourself with the program and its prerequistes.

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Learn More about Nursing and Health Science Guided Pathway

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare at Atlantic Cape. Earn your degree or certificate, and gain the confidence and skills required to become a leader in numerous high-demand healthcare fields.

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Degree Programs

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Associate in Applied Science

Nursing

Train for first-level positions as a Registered Nurse (RN) through general and clinical courses, including working in healthcare facilities. After completion, you can take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to earn your RN Licensure.

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Associate in Science

Health Science

Fulfill the the prerequisites for Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Nursing and Radiology while preparing to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in a healthcare specialty, such as Health Administration, Public Health, or post-RN nursing degrees.

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Associate in Applied Science

Radiologic Technology

Study radiology, building skill and knowledge while you earn your associate degree to be eligible for the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam.

*Offered in partnership with Shore Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology (SMCSRT)

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Associate in Applied Science

Medical Laboratory Technician

Learn to perform diagnostic laboratory tests on medical specimens, which provide information used to diagnose health and disease, so you can take and pass the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam.

*Offered in partnership with Mercer County Community College

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Associate in Applied Science

Respiratory Care Program

Study respiratory conditions and care, including diagnostic testing, patient care, monitoring, rehabilitation and specialized methods of treatment., and prepare for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification exam.

*Offered in partnership with Brookdale Community College

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Practical Nursing Certificate Program

Earn your Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate, and be a part of a growing and rewarding industryNursing student at a mock patients bed taking vitals. providing basic patient care and supporting doctors and RNs. 

You can complete this program in just 18 months. Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam and enter the workforce. If graduates wish to continue their nursing studies they can apply to  a LPN-to-RN program right here at Atlantic Cape or at any other institution. 

Career Training

Short-term career training available. Our healthcare programs teach you the skills you need to jump right into the workforce in less than a year.

Student Testimonial

Imani Hubbard
Class of 2024, A.A.S. Nursing

“Being a nursing student has provided me with the opportunity to fulfill my dream of being a nurse and making a true difference in the lives of others. It has allowed me to further build upon my education, exercise my ability to think critically, and show me that being a nurse is exactly what I am meant to do.”

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