Nursing degree options in Scranton, PA
To become a registered nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania, you need either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). A two-year ADN allows you to enter the workforce quickly and a four-year BSN focuses on the same clinical skills as the ADN, while placing an emphasis on leadership and more complex levels of care.
After you’ve graduated with a nursing degree and you're ready to earn licensure in Pennsylvania, you’ll need to pass a comprehensive nursing exam to validate your skills as an entry-level nurse. Students in Pennsylvania can take either the NCLEX-RN exam or the State Board Test Pool Exam (SBTPE).
Learn more about getting a nursing degree in the Nursing Facilities at Penn State Scranton from our Nursing Program Coordinator Justina Malinak, DNP, MSN, RN, Director for Undergraduate Nursing Education at Penn State Scranton, Assistant Teaching Professor-Nursing.
What are the nursing options offered by The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Scranton?
The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing offers options at Penn State Scranton for those looking to, or are currently working, in the nursing profession.
- General Nursing Degree, B.S.N. – for prospective nurses
- Jersey College RN to BSN Pathway – for prospective nurses or current students at Jersey College
- 1+2+1 Nursing Program with Jersey College - prospective nurses
Take classes in our state-of-the-art nursing facility!
Entrance to the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing facilities at Penn State Scranton campus.