NOTE: The deadline for consideration to the 2021-2022 Nursing program has now passed. Information for the 2022-2023 program will become available in Summer 2021. Please note that any information found on this website currently is for the 2021-2022 program. Admissions criteria varies each year, so please revisit the website when the new materials are posted.
If you are interested in enrolling in courses at SCC prior to the next Nursing cohort starting June 2022, please complete our free admissions application at www.salemcc.edu/apply and select "Health Science" as your desired major. This will allow you to enroll in general education courses prior to applying for the Nursing program. If you have any questions, please contact admissions@salemcc.edu.
Nursing is a wonderful profession with many diverse opportunities. It is our sincere hope that we can help you meet your goals for success. The Nursing Center will provide you with helpful, important information to facilitate your achievement as a student and to enhance your development as a nursing professional. We provide procedures to provide guidance and answer questions. We ask that you review this information carefully to become familiar with the nursing program. We look forward to working with you as you progress toward your nursing career goals.
The Practical Nursing program and Associate Degree Nursing program at Salem Community College meets the state education requirements for a practical nursing certificate in nursing and a registered nursing license in the states of New Jersey and Delaware. Salem Community College has not determined if the practical nursing certificate and the registered nursing program at Salem Community College meets the state education requirements in any other state or any U.S. Territory. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed.
Or If you require additional information on another state, you may search The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has resources that may be helpful. Here is the link on NCSBN website to search for specific states: