Nursing
Nursing—Prepare to Serve and Succeed
Nursing is one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields, and a Georgian Court University B.S.N. in Nursing sets the stage for a career that is rewarding, is in high demand, and helps you make a difference in the world. Taught in the Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU, the GCU B.S.N. program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and offers unforgettable clinical placements at Hackensack Meridian Health locations across New Jersey.
Nursing Majors Learn From the Best
In Georgian Court’s nursing program, you’ll learn from doctoral-level nursing professors who regularly conduct research. In addition, you’ll sharpen your skills in Hackensack Meridian Health’s High Technology Simulation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art simulated health care setting that is identical to the real thing.
If you are a licensed, practicing registered nurse, but still need to earn your degree, Georgian Court’s RN to B.S.N. program can help you further your career and expand possibilities for your future.
Nursing 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
To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
Students must complete at least 67 nursing credits, plus courses in related areas, including:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
NU111 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 3 |
NU211 | Foundations of Professional Nursing | 4 |
NU221 | Health Assessment | 3 |
NU271 | Evidence-Based Nursing Care Adult I | 6 |
NU275 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
NU280 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 2 |
NU322 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 4 |
NU325 | Evidence-Based Behavioral Health | 5 |
NU343 | Evidence for Professional Nursing | 3 |
NU356 | Evidence-Based Nursing of theOlder Adult | 2 |
NU371 | Evidence-Based Nursing Care Adult II | 8 |
NU380 | Pharmacotherapeutics II | 2 |
NU421 | Evidence-Based Community Nursing | 6 |
NU423 | Nursing Care of Childrearing Families | 4 |
NU471 | Evidence-Based Leadership & Management | 3 |
NU472 | Senior Seminar for Professional Nursing | 3 |
NU496 | Transition into Clinical Nursing | 6 |
Related Courses | ||
BI213 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
BI214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
BI219 | Microbiology | 4 |
CH151 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences | 4 |
MA103 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking | 3 |
PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
or PS113 | Foundations of Psychology | |
Total Credits | 89 |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Anne Rosenfeld, M.S.W.
Instructor, Social Work
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
arosenfeld@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
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
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
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
Denise E. Van Sant-Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
dvansantsmith@georgian.edu
Denise Nash-Luckenbach, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
dnash@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
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
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
Joshua Burns, D.C., N.D.
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center
jburns@georgian.edu
732-987-2462
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
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
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
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
Mitch LaFleur, DNP, RN-BC
Assistant Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Hamilton Hall
mlafleur@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
Renee R. Space, D.S.W.
Lecturer – Social Work
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Jeffries Hall
rspace@georgian.edu
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
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
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
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
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
First-Year Students
Submit:
- Completed application.
- Official high school transcript.
- Required two letters of recommendation.
- Required essay.
Please apply via the Common App.
Transfer Students
Submit:
- Completed application.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities.
- Students with fewer than 24 credits must also submit their high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores.
Please apply via the Common App.
To access Georgian Court– Hackensack Meridian Health’s first-time candidate NCLEX pass rates directly from the New Jersey Board of Nursing, please follow this link: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/NCLEX-RN.aspx