BOMEssex County College nursing
Newark, New Jersey · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 91.07% / 87.23% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 91.07%Practical nursing NCLEX 87.23%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Newark | 91.07% (2025, 56 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Newark | 87.23% (2025, 47 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing NCSBN program code US18110900 | 100% (2025, 3 first-time takers) Board source |
The New Jersey board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 42 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 38 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2027 |
From Essex County College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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Simulation
“Our state-of-the-art simulation laboratory allows students to experience hands-on clinical scenarios.”
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Clinical placements
“Students enrolled in the Nursing program will be required to submit to criminal background checks, drug screen, health clearance, and CPR certification in connection with their clinical placement at certain health care organizations.”
catalog.essex.edu
Admission
“TEAS testing will be arranged after an application is submitted and reviewed.”
essex.edu