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.
Earn a General Nursing Degree, B.S.N. at the Scranton campus
The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing offers a General Nursing Degree, B.S.N. for those looking to, or are currently working, in the nursing profession.
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.
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.
Additional options offered for Jersey College students:
- Jersey College RN to BSN Pathway – for graduates of Jersey College who have successfully attained RN licensure.
- 1+2+1 Nursing Program with Jersey College – for prospective students interested in 1+2+1 format.