Overview - Description and History

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Nursing (UMDNJ-SN), established as academic programs in 1990, and reorganized as UMDNJ's seventh school in 1992, offers a comprehensive program of research, education, and educational mobility. Nursing degree programs at the Baccalaureate (BSN), Master's (MSN), Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) provide an articulated educational ladder for advanced education. The school also offers a joint Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Urban Systems (Urban Health specialization available). UMDNJ-SN also offers extensive continuing education opportunities for all healthcare professionals.

Accreditation

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (CHE-MSACS).

All educational programs of the University have been approved by the academic, governmental, and professional agencies with responsibilities in specific areas of specialization. The primary and affiliated teaching hospitals of the University are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

The academic programs offered by the UMDNJ-School of Nursing are
accredited by...

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC  20036-120
(202) 887-6791

Additional accreditations include:

Nurse Anesthesia Program
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
222 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-4001
Phone: 847-692-7050
Fax: 847-692-6968

Nurse Midwifery Program
American College of Nurse Midwives.
8403 Colesville Rd, Suite 1550
Silver Spring MD 20910
Phone: 240-485-1800
Fax: 240-485-1818