Thomas Jefferson University's Jefferson College of Nursing in Philadelphia, established in 1884, is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education. Dedicated to preparing nurses for the complexities of modern healthcare, the college offers innovative programs spanning undergraduate BSN and accelerated options, graduate MSN and DNP degrees, and a PhD. It emphasizes cutting-edge research and provides extensive clinical experiences through its close ties with the 18-hospital Jefferson Health system. With strong accreditation and state-of-the-art facilities including advanced simulation labs, the college equips graduates for diverse roles, contributing significantly to advancing nursing knowledge and improving patient care.
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Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1824 as the Philadelphia Medical College, the university is named for U.S. Founding Father and president Thomas Jefferson. TJ is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in the health sciences, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. TJ also has a robust research enterprise, with more than $100 million in annual research expenditures.
