William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution with both undergrad and graduate programs. It was founded in 1855, making it the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New Jersey. The university started as the Paterson City Normal School, offering training to teachers for New Jersey schools. Over the years, the university has expanded and included more programs. The university is now organized into five colleges. The College of Science and health offers nursing programs, along with a variety of medical majors. The campus is in Wayne, New Jersey, which makes it part of the New York City metropolitan area. 

Five nursing programs are offered at the school. Baccalaureate options include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. There is also a master’s program and a doctoral program. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. Students that are enrolled in the BSN programs receive clinical training guided by faculty at various healthcare settings throughout the region. The school also has a state-of-the-art learning center on campus that provides a large inventory of hospital equipment, supplies, and audio-visual materials. The MSN program includes four different specialty tracks, including Adult-Gerontology, Administration, Education, and Family Nurse Practitioner.