Rowan University and Holy Name’s Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing on March 16 announced a dual enrollment partnership for students pursuing nursing education.
The program allows Holy Name nursing students to complete Rowan courses while enrolled in the registered nurse or practical nurse diploma programs. Upon diploma completion, RN students can progress to Rowan’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program through Rowan Online.
“We are honored to partner with Holy Name Sister Claire School of Nursing. Together, we will offer a flexible, affordable and supportive pathway for RN or PN students to earn their BSN,” said Maria Nadelstumph, AVP Workforce Development & Healthcare Strategy for Rowan Online. “This is about creating opportunity, elevating careers and ultimately changing lives.”
The partnership is designed to strengthen academic preparation for Holy Name students while creating an efficient and affordable pipeline to a BSN degree via two tracks.
For the RN-to-BSN track, students complete their nursing coursework on-site at the Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing while taking general education and elective courses online through Rowan. Students participating in the dual enrollment program transition into the Rowan RN-BSN curriculum following completion of four semesters at Holy Name’s Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing.
For the PN track, students complete core nursing courses at Holy Name’s nursing school, with Rowan general education courses embedded into the curriculum. This structure ensures graduates who wish to pursue the LPN-to-RN pathway already meet the required general education requirements.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of nurses through accessible, high-quality education,” said Michele Acito, executive vice president and chief nursing officer at Holy Name. “By aligning our programs with Rowan University’s academic pathways, we are creating a seamless, student-centered approach that supports professional growth while strengthening the nursing workforce.”
The program will launch in Fall 2026 and is expected to enroll 85 to 90 students in the RN program and approximately 15 students in the LPN program.
