Accelerated Nursing Program for Non-Nurses
Become a Registered Nurse and Launch Your New Career in 14 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 14-month, 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.
A.B.S.N. Program Highlights
Max Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Small class sizes offer personalized attention for those with no prior nursing experience.
Locations to Perform Rotations
You’ll perform clinicals at Hackensack Meridian Health locations throughout New Jersey.
NCLEX Pass Rate
This is a three-year average of our undergraduate program as of July 2021.
Employment Rate
Nearly 9 out of 10 nursing graduates from the Class of 2019 are employed.
Years of Combined Experience
Our world-class faculty offer medical experience that equips you for health care on the frontlines.
Median Annual Salary for New Jersey Nurses
The field of nursing pays, and offers a fulfilling career path for serving others.
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Program Information
First Term/Session
NU211 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
NU221 Health Assessment
NU275 Pathophysiology
NU111 Introduction to Professional Nursing
Second Term/Session
NU280 Pharmacotherapeutics I
NU271 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Adult I
NU356 Evidence-Based Care of the Older Adult
NU325 Evidence-Based Behavioral Health
Third Term/Session
NU322 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of Childbearing Families
NU423 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of Childrearing Families
NU343 Evidence for Practice
GCU CIE (Preferably GEN400)
Fourth Term/Session
NU371 Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Adult II
NU380 Pharmacotherapeutics II
NU421 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Community
Fifth Term/Session
NU471 Evidence-Based Leadership and Management in Nursing
NU472 Senior Seminar for Professional Nursing Practice
NU496 Transition into Clinical Nursing Practice [“Immersion Experience”]
Constance M. Bialoblocki, D.N.P., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
cbialoblocki@georgian.edu
Jennifer Bradle, M.S.N.
Lecturer/Clinical Nursing Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
jbradle@georgian.edu
732-987-2180
Joshua Burns, N.D., D.C.
Assistant Professor of Integrative Health
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Jeffries Hall Room 144
jburns@georgian.edu
732-987-2462
Vincent C.W. Chen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center (529)
vchen@georgian.edu
732-987-2494
Stephanie M. Chung, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall (301)
schung@georgian.edu
732-987-2182
JoAnn F. Cummings, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall (303)
jcummings@georgian.edu
732-987-2188
Colleen Diveny, M.S.W.
Instructor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Jeffries Hall (115A)
cdiveny@georgian.edu
732-987-2315
Judith Egan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
jegan@georgian.edu
732-987-2197
Kathryn E. Fleming, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall (103)
kfleming@georgian.edu
732-987-2184
Joan Harvey, D.N.P., M.S.N.
Professor in Residence
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
jharvey@georgian.edu
Shohini Holden Ed.D, APN, CPNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
sholden@georgian.edu
Naomie Joseph-Micliz
Assistant Professor and BSW Program Director, Social Work
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
njoseph-micliz@georgian.edu
Deborah Kennard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall (309)
dkennard@georgian.edu
732-987-2194
Sachiko Komagata, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Integrative Health
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center (527)
skomagata@georgian.edu
732-987-2663
Mitch LaFleur, DNP, RN-BC
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
mlafleur@georgian.edu
Cindy McVey, D.N.P.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall (107)
cmcvey@georgian.edu
732-987-2189
Denise Nash-Luckenbach, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
dnash@georgian.edu
Maria Quevedo, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Lab Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
mquevedo@georgian.edu
732-987-2192
Rosenfeld, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Anne
Instructor, Social Work
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
arosenfeld@georgian.edu
Megan Sherman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Jeffries Hall (115B)
msherman@georgian.edu
732-987-2366
Renee R. Space, D.S.W.
Lecturer – Social Work
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Jeffries Hall
rspace@georgian.edu
Denise E. Van Sant-Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
dvansantsmith@georgian.edu
Michael Wortley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center (529)
mwortley@georgian.edu
732-987-2475
Theresa A. Wurmser, Ph.D.
Dean
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall (103)
twurmser@georgian.edu
732-987-2180
- Tuition for the GCU Accelerated B.S.N. program: $795.00 per credit
- Comprehensive fee: $325.00 per term
- Mandatory accident insurance: $30 per term
- Parking fee: $105.00 + 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)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
- Microbiology (with lab)
- Statistics (must include inferential statistics)
- Chemistry (with lab): Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry; a course that includes some biochemistry is preferred
- Psychology: A course in developmental psychology
- Ethics (Bioethics preferred)
- 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.
