• integrate concepts, theory and research from the physical and social sciences and nursing as a basis for professional nursing practice;
• demonstrate caring behaviors in nursing practice to recognize the intrinsic value of the individual;
• implement the roles of the professional nurse to assist patients to achieve their optimal level of wellness throughout the life cycle;
• demonstrate clinical competence as a generalist in a changing health care environment;
• incorporate ethical and legal principles into the practice of nursing; and
• pursue professional development.

1 All First Year courses must be completed prior to entering Nursing I.

2 OPEN TO ALL CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE STUDENTS. Must be completed prior to Nursing I.

3 BIO-111 (Biology I) is a required pre-requisite by Camden County College.

4 A & P   I and II must be completed within 5 years of acceptance.

5Required for all Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing students

• The student is expected to possess a working knowledge of computer applications which permits/supports the successful production of a word-processed document, and the ability to locate and retrieve information from the internet sources.
• Introduction to Nursing (NOL-100) may be taken either in the Fall or Spring semester.
• Students must meet Camden County College prerequisite requirements for Microbiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I and II.
• The Humanities elective may be taken any time prior to Nursing IV (NOL-310).
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in the first year courses is required to enter Nursing I.

Curriculum Completion

Following acceptance into the Cooperative Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Program, the first year courses must be completed within two (2) years. The entire program must be completed in five (5) years. If accepted directly into Nursing I, the entire program must be completed in three (3) years.