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RN to BSN Program

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Complete part-time or full time with evening classes at Brookdale and online

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Georgian Court University (GCU) is designed for registered nurses who ─ in addition to the higher salary ─ want faster degree completion and unlimited career opportunities upon graduation.

At GCU, you’ll learn from nurse leaders who know what it’s like to deliver quality healthcare on the frontlines. They’ll equip you with evidence-based nursing practices that lower mortality rates, lower “failure-to-rescue” rates, and improve your diagnostic proficiency. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we train our nurses to have successful and purposeful careers.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and our decade-long partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health offers tremendous advantages for our nursing students post-graduation.

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RN to BSN Program Highlights

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Cost Per Credit

One of the region’s most affordable and discounted by 25% compared to GCU’s full-time programs

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Credits Accepted

We generously accept up to 90 credits for a faster degree completion experience

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Minutes or Less

For in-person classes, our Brookdale location is a short drive from most locations in northern central NJ

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Avg. Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Small class sizes mean personalized attention from world-class faculty who want to help you succeed

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Online to In-Person Learning

This program blends online coursework with in-person classes at our convenient Brookdale location

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Years of Combined Experience

Our faculty are nursing leaders who know what it’s like to deliver quality healthcare on the frontlines

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"The faculty was knowledgeable and so caring toward each student. They went out of their way to ensure everyone felt comfortable in every subject. They tried their best so no one would get left behind."
Amanda Spengler
Amanda Spengler '15
Float Nurse at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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Have a question? Get in touch. You can also schedule a 15- to 30-minute virtual chat with one of our representatives; they can review your unofficial transcript(s) and determine how many credits count toward your GCU degree.

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Program Information

Program

The RN to B.S.N. track permits licensed registered nurses prepared at the diploma or associate degree level to achieve a B.S.N. in Nursing.

To earn a B.S.N. in Nursing, you must complete a total of at least 120 credits, 30 credits at Georgian Court., including:

For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Courses

Nursing:

  • NU221 Health Assessment (3)
  • NU275 Pathophysiology (3)
  • NU311 Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing: Issues & Trends (3)
  • NU343 Evidence for Professional Nursing Practice (3)
  • NU421 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Community (6)
  • NU455 Issues in Evidence-Based Nursing Care of the Older Adult (2)
  • NU471 Evidence-Based Leadership & Management in Nursing (3)

Electives:

  • NU350 Health Advocacy (3)
  • NU351 Health Policy (3)
  • NU470 Special Topics in Nursing, Population Health (1–4)

For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Tuition is just $564 per credit. Students enrolling at Brookdale are encouraged to complete a minimum 12 credits per term; therefore estimated annual tuition is $13,536. Full time or part time study may be an option, depending on program and course availability.

The tuition for GCU@Brookdale is deeply discounted, but you may still be be eligible for opportunities to defray the cost of college, including:

In-person coursework takes place at the Northern Monmouth Higher Education Center, 1 Crown Plaza, Hazlet, NJ, which is Exit 117 off the Garden State Parkway. Georgian Court University shares this convenient “satellite” location with Brookdale Community College.

The Center is a modern, 29,000-square-foot facility with smart classrooms, science labs, faculty offices, a computer lab, a student lounge, study spaces, and plenty of parking.

GCU offers a streamlined enrollment process. We require only:

  1. A completed application
  2. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities

*Please note that students may apply ─ and be conditionally accepted ─ using their unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts can be provided prior to matriculation.