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We're Changing Nursing - to Change the Future

Jefferson College of Nursing offers unparalleled advantages to students seeking programs that prepare nurses for future and yet-to-be-known roles in healthcare. Our goal is to push the frontier of knowledge and convey a sense of power that this knowledge can reshape the world. Graduates of our programs are poised to lead change, spur innovation and transform healthcare.

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Jefferson’s College of Nursing Welcomes MATER

Jefferson College of Nursing students will have a unique opportunity for hands-on training, as Maternal Addiction Treatment, Education and Research (MATER), a comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program at Jefferson Health, comes under the purview of the college. “JCN’s new relationship with MATER greatly enhances nursing students’ ability to care for the SUD population in ways that are impactful to their academic experience and to those individuals they will serve in the future,” said Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN, Dean of the Jefferson College of Nursing.

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Jefferson College of Nursing New Programs

Ready to Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level?

Jefferson College of Nursing is proud to present our new programs:

For Professionals Working in Emergency/Urgent Care

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) program is designed for the already certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C, FNP-BC) who currently desires board certification as an ENP-C.

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Next-Level Career Growth Through Advanced Leadership Skills

The MSN in Transformative Systems Leadership program is for aspiring nurse leaders committed to advancing health care transformation.

Online, accelerated options (36 credits)
Post-graduate certificate available (9 credits)

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Shape the Future of Nursing Science & Innovation

The PhD in Nursing program embraces diversity and inclusion through its commitment to eliminate structural racism and unconscious bias in the recruitment and admission process, and advancement of a school wide culture of intolerance for systemic oppression of marginalized persons and groups.

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Gain Professional Development in Advanced Education Practices

The Post-Graduate Academic Nursing Certificate Program is designed for nurses with a master’s or doctoral degree seeking faculty positions in entry-level or graduate nursing education programs to teach in the classroom, clinical environment or online.

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Programs

Each nursing trajectory offers a range of pathways to realize your educational objectives. For information on future programs, email jeffcollegenursing@jefferson.edu.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

We offer prelicensure program options that are proven pathways to successful nursing careers.

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares graduates to be advanced practitioners at the forefront of healthcare. We offer a wide range of concentrations to suit your graduate goals.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a practice doctorate designed to prepare professional nurses for scholarly practice as clinical and health systems experts.

PhD in Nursing

The 56-credit PhD in Nursing program prepares nurse scientists at the highest level of education. Our goal is to push the frontier of knowledge and convey a sense of power that this knowledge can reshape the world.

Post-Graduate Certificate Programs

Post-Graduate Certificate Program options provide opportunities for students to enhance their careers by gaining knowledge in a specialized area of study.

Notes from the Dean's Desk

College of Nursing Dean's Blog

Dr. Marie Ann Marino, Dean of the Jefferson College of Nursing, offers insight into the field of nursing and nursing education throughout the year with her Notes from the Dean's Desk blog.

Nov. 11: 'Honoring a Veteran and Alum'

Dean's Blog Archive

Best Grad Schools Nursing Master's Degree 2022 Badge

National Recognitions & Rankings

The Jefferson College of Nursing was ranked among the top 100 Best Nursing Schools: Best Online Programs for Graduate Nursing and Graduate Nursing-Nursing Education for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report.

Apple Distinguished School

Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School

At Jefferson College of Nursing, we aim to be a leader in academic technology. Our goal is to push this digital strategy and convey a sense of power that these skills can change the world. We’re pleased to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021–2024 for our JeffLEARN implementation of Apple technology.

Apple Distinguished School

Impact & Innovation

Learn more about the Jefferson College of Nursing's approach to transformative academics and education — including the reimagining of and disrupting of the way nurses lead and impact society. "We're branding a whole new legacy," says JCN Dean Dr. Marie Ann Marino.

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Opportunities to visit campus exist year round including general campus tours, open houses, program specific information sessions, and transcript workshops.

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Learn more about our programs and guidance in deciding which program best meets your needs by attending an Information Session. Review our schedule and register for session.

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