Accelerated Nursing Program (ABSN) for Non-Nurses

Georgian Court’s 14-month accelerated nursing program features small class sizes and hands-on learning

Become a Registered Nurse and Launch Your New Career in 15 Months

Georgian Court University is the smart choice for those serious about transitioning to nursing. Our decade-long partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health provider, offers a tremendous advantage for our nursing students.

Our 15-month, post-baccalaureate, accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program is an intensive, hands-on experience that prepares students to achieve RN licensure and launch their careers soon after completion. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we train our nurses to have successful and purposeful careers.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A.B.S.N) program enrolls students for starts in June and November of every year. Seats are limited, so those interested are encouraged to complete their applications as soon as possible.

*Must have completed your bachelor’s degree prior to A.B.S.N. start date.

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A.B.S.N. Program Highlights

10:1

Max Student-to-Faculty Ratio in clinical setting

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.

100%

NCLEX Pass Rate

Undergraduate program for 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 provide unparalleled expertise and hands-on experience, preparing you to excel on the frontlines of healthcare.

$84K

Median Annual Salary for New Jersey Nurses

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

A.B.S.N. academic year (2025/2026) Program Information

New Start Dates
Full SemesterCredits
1st Term - Fall 2026
NUA111 Intro to Prof Nursing3
NUA211 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice3
NUA221 Health Assessment4
NUA275 Pathophysiology3
Bioethics (Online)3
Total Credits16
Total Weeks14 weeks
2nd Term - Spring 2027
NUA271 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Adult I6
NUA285 Pharmacotherapeutics3
NUA325 Evidence-Based Behavioral Health5
NUA343 Evidence for Practice3
Total Credits17
Total Weeks14 weeks
3rd Term - Summer 2027
NUA322 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of Childbearing Families / NUA423 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of Childrearing Families8
NUA371 NUA 371 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Adult II8
Total Credits16
Total Weeks13 weeks
4th Term - Fall 2027
NUA421 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Community6
NUA 471 Evidence-Based Leadership and Management in Nursing3
NUA472 Senior Seminar for Professional Nursing Practice3
NUA496 Transition Into Clinical Nursing Practice ["Immersion Experience"]6
Total Credits18
Total Weeks14 weeks
Sept 2026 to Dec 2027 (15months)55 weeks
New Start Dates
Full SemesterCredits
1st Term - Spring 2027 Jan to May
NUA111 Intro to Prof Nursing3
NUA211 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice3
NUA221 Health Assessment4
NUA275 Pathophysiology3
Bioethics (Online)3
Total Credits16
Total Weeks14 weeks
2nd Term - Summer 2027 May to Aug
NUA271 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Adult I6
NUA285 Pharmacotherapeutics3
NUA325 Evidence-Based Behavioral Health5
NUA343 Evidence for Practice3
Total Credits17
Total Weeks12/13 weeks
3rd Term - Fall 2027 Sept to Dec
NUA322 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of Childbearing Families / NUA423 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of Childrearing Families8
NUA371 NUA 371 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Adult II8
Total Credits16
Total Weeks14 weeks
4th Term - Spring 2028 Jan to May
NUA421 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Community6
NUA 471 Evidence-Based Leadership and Management in Nursing3
NUA472 Senior Seminar for Professional Nursing Practice3
NUA496 Transition Into Clinical Nursing Practice ["Immersion Experience"]6
Total Credits18
Total Weeks14 weeks
  • Tuition for the GCU Accelerated B.S.N. program: $835.00 per credit
  • Comprehensive fee: $335.00 per term
  • Mandatory accident insurance: $31 per term
  • Parking fee: $107.00 + tax per semester
  • Must have completed your bachelor’s degree prior to A.B.S.N. start date
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.2
  • Complete the following courses prior to the start of A.B.S.N. program with a required minimum grade of B- or better (first attempted grade is considered; not the retake of a course):
Prerequisites
Note: Any course with a lab component MUST have been completed within ten years of ABSN start date		Didactic HoursClinical / Lab CreditsTotal Credits
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)314
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)314
Microbiology (with lab)314
Statistics (must include inferential statistics)33
Chemistry (with lab)
Inorganic, Organic, or Biochemistry; a course that includes some biochemistry is preferred.		314
Psychology: A course in developmental psychology (preferred)33
Total 22
  • Georgian Court University A.B.S.N. Application
  • Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
  • Résumé
  • Interview (upon submission of application and once all documents are received and reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for further consideration)

For any further questions about the A.B.S.N. program at Georgian Court University, please contact Dan Gallen in the Office of Admissions.

Session Summer 2025
May, 2025 – Application is closed
Session Winter 2026
November, 2025 – Application open, deadline August 4th 11:59 pm EST
Session Fall 2026
Application will open on January 16, 2026, deadline May 5th, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Students of Georgian Court’s accelerated nursing program perform a clinical rotation at a nearby hospital
The faculty was phenomenal. I never felt like I was doing this on my own. They really worked with me. It's very much about the compassion and, you know, being there for people. It's all about caring. It’s all about that personal connection to the people that you're in your career field for.
Jamaal Lynwood
Jamaal Lynwood ’20, ’22

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The deadline to submit an application for our upcoming Summer start date is approaching. Seats are limited, so those interested are encouraged to complete their applications as soon as possible. Application deadline for Summer 2025 (05/2025) program start date: Wednesday, February 5th.

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