Jersey College

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Jersey College
Jersey College Logo.png
Former names
The Center for Allied Health & Nursing Education
MottoP.R.I.D.E.:Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence
TypePrivate
Nursing school
Established2003
PresidentSteven B. Litvak, Esq.
Founder & ChancellorGreg Karzhevsky
Academic staff
250
Students3,000
Location
Teterboro
,
New Jersey
,
USA
CampusMultiple: Teterboro, New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ, Tampa, Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Largo, Florida, Port Charlotte, Florida, Fort Wayne, Indiana
ColorsRed and Gold    
Websitewww.jerseycollege.edu
JC Coat of Arms

Jersey College is a private 2-year college specializing in nursing education with its main campus in Teterboro, New Jersey. The college was established in 2003 and started its first class in 2004. Jersey College has nine other locations in New Jersey, Florida, and Indiana.

History[]

Established in 2003, Jersey College nursing school was founded in New Jersey by Greg Karzhevsky and originally called The Center for Allied Health & Nursing Education. The aim of the institution was to develop highly trained and skilled nurses to work at New Jersey's largest home care agency operated by the Karzhevsky family.

In 2004, The Center was approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing to offer a Practical Nursing Program. The Center expanded its student body and increased its staff of instructors and administrators.

In 2007, following its national accreditation from The Council on Occupational Education and approval from the United States Department of Education, the school opened a second campus in Tampa, FL. The South Jersey campus in Ewing, NJ opened[1] shortly after in 2009. The school was awarded approval for a Professional Nursing Program in 2010 and opened the Jacksonville campus. The Fort Lauderdale campus was created in 2012.

In November of that year, the school received approval from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and the New Jersey Board of Nursing to offer a Registered Nursing Program with an associate degree.[2] The Center for Allied Health and Nursing Education changed its name to Jersey College[3] to coincide with the pursuit of higher education opportunities. The college has produced more than 1,700 graduates in the nursing field.

In July 2014, the Jersey College campus at Tampa, Florida expanded[4] to a 40,000 square foot facility in Sabal Park, that includes two floors of observation rooms, computer labs, simulation labs, classrooms, a library, and a cafeteria.[5]

In 2016, Jersey College added its sixth campus through a collaboration with Largo Medical Center by establishing a campus inside of the Indian Rocks campus of Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. The Largo campus hosts the Nurse Residency track of the Professional Nursing program.[6]

In 2020, Jersey College added its seventh campus through a collaboration with Community Health Systems at in Port Charlotte, Florida. The campus is located on the grounds of the hospital and hosts the Hospital-Based nursing track of the Professional Nursing program.[7]

In 2021, Jersey College added its eighth campus through a collaboration with Community Health Systems and Lutheran Health Network at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The campus is located on the grounds of the hospital and hosts the Hospital-Based nursing track of the Professional Nursing program[8]

In 2022, Jersey College added its ninth and tenth campuses through a collaboration with Community Health Systems at in Brooksville, Florida and at in Naples, Florida. The campuses are located on the grounds of the hospitals and host the Hospital-Based nursing track of the Professional Nursing program.[9]

Campuses[]

Jersey College has ten locations in New Jersey, Florida, and Indiana:

  • Teterboro, NJ (main campus)
  • Brooksville, FL
  • Ewing, NJ
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Largo, FL
  • Naples, FL
  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • Tampa, FL


Academics[]

Jersey College offers two programs. The Practical Nursing or "LPN" Program prepares students for careers in Licensed Practical Nursing. The program includes theoretical instruction on the foundations of practical nursing and clinical experience in practicing patient care. The program covers basic anatomy, disease processes, medications, treatments, care planning, and preparation for licensing examination.

The Professional Nursing or "RN" Program is for students starting their nursing education who aim to become registered nurses or for Licensed Practical Nurses seeking to continue their education. Certain campuses also offer the RN program in a Hospital-Based option. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing in New Jersey and an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Nursing in Florida and Indiana. The program covers medical-surgical, geriatric, maternal, pediatric, and mental health topics as well as preparation for the examination.

Accreditation and licensing[]

Jersey College has received accreditation and licensing from the following organizations:

  • Associate Degree (RN) Program, Fort Lauderdale Campus
  • Associate Degree (RN) Program, Jacksonville Campus
  • Associate Degree (RN) Program, Tampa Campus
  • Associate Degree (RN) Program, Teterboro Campus
  • Associate Degree (RN) Program, Ewing Campus
  • Associate Degree (RN) Program, Largo Campus

References[]

  1. ^ Mease, Alyssa (December 2013). "Mercer County Nursing Programs in High Demand as Profession Gains Popularity Amidst Recession". NJ.com.
  2. ^ "State of NJ - Office of the Secretary of Higher Education". www.state.nj.us.
  3. ^ Alex, Patricia. "Jersey College Nursing School Hails New Name, New Campus in Teterboro". NorthJersey.com.
  4. ^ Vician, Eric. "Everybody's Business: Jersey College Expands". Tampa Bay Times.
  5. ^ Guta, Marin. "Jersey College Relocates to Facility on Queen Palm Drive". Tampa Bay Business Journal.
  6. ^ "Nursing college starts classes in Largo hospital". WFTS. 16 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Bayfront Health Port Charlotte - Hospital-Based Program". jerseycollege.edu. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  8. ^ "Jersey College and Lutheran Health Network Open Hospital‐Based Nursing Program in Fort Wayne | Newsroom". www.lutheranhealth.net.
  9. ^ "Jersey College, Bravera Health combine to train nurses". hernandosun.com. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  10. ^ "Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) - Jersey College". www.jerseycollege.edu.
  11. ^ "Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing – ACEN Commission Actions – July 2018".

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