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

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

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

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This is a three-year average of our undergraduate program as of July 2021.

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

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

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

“The thing I like the most about the nursing program at Georgian Court University is that the professors are always available to help you in any way that they can. Professors here truly care about their students' success; you are never alone. You will not find a more personalized nursing education anywhere else.”

Yasmin Amaro-Garcia '22

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Program Information

Curriculum

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:

Course List
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.

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Application Requirements

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.

NCLEX Pass Rates

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

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Nursing

Nursing—Prepare to Serve and Succeed

Nursing Program Highlights

Max Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Locations to Perform Rotations

NCLEX Pass Rate

Employment Rate

Years of Combined Experience

Median Annual Salary for New Jersey Nurses

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Program Information

Major Sequence

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

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