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NURSING

BECOME A
NURSE THE
WORLD NEEDS

GCU Nursing Students
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)

Nursing is the intersection of science and empathy—and it is one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields. Nurses work on the front lines with patients and help to promote health, prevent illness, and support people in need. If you’re caring by nature and want to make a difference in the lives of others, you could excel as a nurse.

At Georgian Court University, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing sets the stage for a rewarding and fast-paced career. In addition to rigorous academic coursework, you will be equipped with strong collaboration, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills that will prepare you for success as a registered nurse. The B.S.N. degree program will also help you sharpen your hands-on skills. GCU’s partnership with the Hackensack Meridian health network means you’ll enjoy access to cutting-edge health technology, numerous networking opportunities, and real-world clinical placements in Hackensack Meridian locations across New Jersey.

GCU is also excited to announce the construction of a brand new, cutting-edge center for nursing and health studies. This project aims to expand on our tradition of training students in the caring professions and to meet a pressing nationwide shortage of nurses.

IN-PERSON

On-Campus Learning

4 YEARS

Program Length

120

Total Credits Required

"The small clinical sizes allowed for the most hands-on experience, which prepared me to enter the field. Also, the small class sizes allow for all the instructors to get to know all their students personally!"
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Baily Yanci ’20
B.S.N., RN Southern Ocean Medical Center Emergency Department, AYA Travel Emergency Nurse
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11:1

Max Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Small class sizes offer personalized attention for those with no prior nursing experience.

7+

Locations to Perform Rotations

You’ll perform clinicals at Hackensack Meridian Health locations throughout New Jersey.

92%

NCLEX Pass Rate

Undergraduate program as of 2023.

87.5%

Employment Rate

Nearly 9 out of 10 nursing graduates from the Class of 2019 are employed.

200+

Years of Combined Experience

Our world-class faculty offer medical experience that equips you for health care on the frontlines.

$84k

Median Annual Salary for New Jersey Nurses

The field of nursing pays, and offers a fulfilling career path for serving others.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR B.S.N.?

Nursing offers a number of exciting career paths. In fact, the field of nursing is projected to grow 7% from 2019 to 2029, with some specialties growing at even higher rates. Registered nurses (RN) work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, and more. As an RN, you will also have the option to specialize. The nursing field includes many specialties, such as pediatric nurses, nurse anesthetists, cardiac nurses, ER nurses, nurse practitioners, and more.

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LEARNING BY

DOING

Nurses need to be able to make quick decisions, adapt to changes, and handle a fast-paced work environment. That’s why you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience at GCU. You’ll learn from nursing faculty who are top-notch educators and leaders in their fields, and you’ll be part of New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, thanks to our partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Nursing students at GCU enjoy prime clinical placements during their studies and a high employment rate upon graduation. There was an 87.5% employment rate among the Class of 2019 for nursing graduates.

Georgian Court is also excited to open the newly renovated Medical Arts building, which houses high-tech classroom spaces and a cutting-edge nursing simulation center.

NURSING SIMULATION CENTER

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Nursing B.S.N.
Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Georgian Court University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/).

Teri Wurmser

Nursing
Faculty

Meet our incredible nursing faculty at Georgian Court! You’ll learn from doctoral-level professors who conduct research and have years of experience in the nursing field. They are eager to help educate the next generation of health-care leaders.

"The Georgian Court-Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing delivers a dynamic opportunity for students that includes small, customized lectures from caring professors and extensive clinical immersion experiences in the traditional and specialty areas of practice. Campus opportunities include a simulation laboratory, student-run Nursing Club with philanthropic opportunities, Sigma Theta Tau honor society, and more. The partnership with HMH benefits our students with preferred job placement in rewarding residencies and careers."
Stephanie Chung
Stephanie Chung
RN, Assistant Professor

HOW TO

APPLY

Your future starts here. Our admissions team can’t wait to consider you for our incoming class. To submit your application, simply complete the Common App and add Georgian Court University to your list of schools.

We also require the following to consider your application complete:

There is no additional application for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. On your application, you will have an opportunity to let us know that you’re interested in applying to the school of nursing. Though test scores are optional for general admission, SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to the nursing program.

For more information about applying to GCU’s nursing program, please explore the following links:

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TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID

We are committed to making college affordable. In fact, hardly anyone at Georgian Court pays full tuition. More than 99% of GCU’s full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. Learn more about our full range of scholarships, grants, loans, and more.

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14-MONTH ACCELERATED NURSING PROGRAM

If you already have your bachelor’s degree in another subject, you may apply for Georgian Court’s 14-month accelerated B.S.N. nursing program. This intensive program is designed for non-nurses with four-year degrees in other fields.

You’ll complete your nursing degree in just 14 months and graduate ready to achieve RN licensure and launch your career in nursing.

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4+1 Programs

EXPLORE OUR 4+1 PROGRAMS

If you anticipate continuing your education after earning your undergraduate degree, we urge you to learn more about our rigorous 4+1 program options. With a 4+1 program, you’ll be able to complete your undergraduate degree at Georgian Court and then apply with advanced standing to one of our excellent master’s programs.

Applying with advanced standing means you’ll have priority consideration ahead of other applicants, and you may also be able to waive certain admission requirements. Additionally, a number of the 4+1 programs allow accepted undergraduate students to begin taking master’s-level courses while still working toward their undergraduate degrees—preparing them to graduate with two degrees in less than five years.

We have many 4+1 programs to choose from, including:

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Deposit Deadline Extended to June 1

Georgian Court University has extended the deposit deadline to June 1 in response to the U.S. Department of Education announcement concerning delayed data availability from the revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, deposits are also refundable up to June 1. Click here for more information about the deposit extension.