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About the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science

Health care today increasingly emphasizes health promotion over disease management, a shift aligning perfectly with our focus on wellness, healthy lifestyles, and physical fitness. Our nationally regarded school is dedicated to preparing you—through programs in nursing, public health, exercise science, and physical education teaching—for the many rewards of guiding people, communities, and populations toward improved health outcomes.

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Welcome from Dean Kenner

Our mission is clear: We educate aspiring health professionals to become leaders, energized to change the health care landscape. Our students work closely with faculty and with local health care partners to build a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skill. Challenged to question deeply, think globally, and practice ethically, our students immerse themselves in the issues of today to help shape them tomorrow. I invite you to share this journey.

– Carole Kenner, Dean

Programs Offered By The School

National Recognition in Nursing

We’re one of only 40 organizations nationwide to earn a Center of Excellence designation by the National League for Nursing. This honor recognizes TCNJ for creating an academic environment that enhances learning and professional development for nursing students.

Oh, the places TCNJ’s Class of 2020 will go

The RN to BSN Program at TCNJ was recently named one of the best programs in the Northeast region according to NursingProcess.org.

Sophomore nursing students received white lab coats from Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science faculty in the fifth annual White Coat Ceremony in Mayo Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 13. This marks the students’ first major professional milestone in their careers.

Despite the forecasted national nursing shortage, TCNJ’s School of Nursing continues to produce elite graduates who are entering the workforce well-prepared to make an impact in their communities.