The Professional Nursing program at our hospital-affiliated Scranton campus educates and prepares students for entry level registered nursing positions in a variety of health care settings. The program consists of course work in nursing, science, general education, and clinical practice at select health care institutions.

The hospital-affiliated Scranton campus is an on-site Registered Nursing program through an alliance between Commonwealth Health and Jersey College at Moses Taylor Hospital.

*Jersey College is ranked as a top 15 associate-degree granting College in the United States for Return on Investment according to a report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, entitled “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2025)”

The mission of the Jersey College nursing programs is to ensure a pipeline of highly educated nurses are able to successfully join a health care team and contribute to meeting the total needs of the patient.
 

The dedicated team at Jersey College is here to support you with your career preparation,  interview tips, workshops and more.

Our programs provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to apply to join the nursing field. The curriculum and high-quality skills labs can give you the confidence to become the nurse you always dreamed of and the preparation you need to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

For more information, visit our Nursing Programs page, or explore these resources:

• Curriculum
• Career Services
• Academic Calendar
• Nursing School Guide

Our space is designed to maximize your learning and provide an unforgettable nursing school experience.
 

Our Scranton campus offers modern classrooms and practical facilities; career services for students and alumni; and workshops and counseling opportunities to assist you throughout your nursing program.

The modern facilities allow you to learn and practice the processes and techniques necessary to prepare for excellence in the field. The campus provides modern learning technology with hands-on practice and facilities where students can spend time studying, working in groups, and consulting faculty. The Scranton campus features:

• 13,000 sq. ft. campus
• 1,500 sq. ft. skills lab
• 7 classrooms
• Student study rooms and lounge space

Nursing is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, it’s a NurseLife. Nursing is about compassion, dedication, excellence, and drive. It’s what our students learn and what our faculty live and breathe. At Jersey College, we take great PRIDE in our institution and living of the NurseLife. 

*Jersey College is ranked as a top 15 associate-degree granting College in the United States for Return on Investment according to a report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, entitled “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2025)”
**This cumulative rate represents all 1st-time testers for both the Practical and Professional Nursing programs across all Jersey College campuses. Individual results may vary. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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Please keep in mind that tuition and fees are subject to change. Total estimated tuition and fees are based on an estimated education plan. Students taking longer to graduate and/or enrolling in additional terms will incur additional term-based fees. Students who repeat coursework will incur additional tuition charges based on the cost of repeated coursework. 

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The Scranton campus is authorized to operate an Education Enterprise by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Professional Nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Jersey College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

The Professional Nursing (Associate Degree) program at the Scranton campus located in Scranton, PA is accreditated by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Professional Nursing programs is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.