W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions builds careers, advances professions, and empowers lives by preparing graduates to lead in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Our nursing programs range from bachelor's through doctoral degrees, preparing students for every stage of their nursing career with flexible online and accelerated on-ground options designed for adult learners seeking nontraditional pathways to excellence.
Whether you're beginning your nursing journey through our accelerated on-ground bachelor's program, advancing your career with our RN to BSN completion program, or specializing at the master's level as a nurse educator, nurse leader, informatics specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, we offer pathways tailored to your goals. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice in Systems-Level Leadership prepares experienced nurses to lead transformative change across health care organizations.
Beyond nursing, our online Health Professions areas of study expand career potential while preparing students to thrive in multiple health care settings, offering even more ways to grow within the healthcare field.
Meet the Dean
Meet Dr. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions.
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Goals
The goals of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions are to:
- Prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in a diverse society and changing healthcare environment;
- Provide nontraditional nursing education programs that meet the needs of adult learners;
- Provide a foundation for advanced study and lifelong learning.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

