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Georgian Court University Debuts New RN to B.S.N. Degree at Hazlet Location

Two GCU nurse students at a hospital practicing

Experienced nurses looking to complete their bachelor’s degree have a new, convenient, affordable option through Georgian Court University, beginning in September 2018. That’s when Georgian Court’s RN to B.S.N. degree program launches at GCU@Hazlet as part of the university’s partnership with Brookdale Community College in Hazlet, New Jersey.

RN to B.S.N. Degree Helps Meet Demand

Nursing continues to be listed among the top occupations in terms of job growth. GCU’s nursing program is designed to address the current and future nursing demands in New Jersey and throughout the nation, and having a B.S.N. degree offers opportunities to be on the fast track to advanced career opportunities. Those pursuing their RN to B.S.N. degree with Georgian Court have the additional advantage of learning from expert faculty in the GCU-Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing.

“Over the past year, Georgian Court University has seen a high demand for an RN to B.S.N. degree,” explains Justin G. Roy, GCU dean of admissions. “With this degree from GCU@Hazlet, students will be introduced to a wide range of competencies that will afford them the unique ability to effect wide-reaching changes in the health care system. The possibilities are endless.”

“We are following our DEGREE UP! model of being affordable, convenient, and transfer-friendly while we expand possibilities beyond our Lakewood campus,” adds GCU President Joseph R. Marbach. Ph.D.

For complete program details, contact the GCU Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at 732-987-2770 or gps@georgian.edu.

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About Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University is a leading regional university that provides a transformative education, preparing students for ethical leadership and service in the Catholic Mercy tradition. Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Georgian Court University is Central and South Jersey’s only Catholic university. The university has a strong liberal arts core and a historic special concern for women.

As a forward-thinking university that supports diversity and academic excellence, GCU is known for expanding possibility for more than 1,900 students of all faiths and backgrounds in 35+ undergraduate majors and 10+ graduate programs. The GCU Lions compete in 16 NCAA Division II sports in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). In 2020, GCU was named a Best Value College by Money.com and a Best Bang for the Buck (Northeast) by Washington Monthly. High student retention and graduation rates make GCU a Top Performer on Social Mobility on U.S. News & World Reports rankings.

The main campus is in Lakewood, New Jersey, on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, a National Historic Landmark. Georgian Court, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, also serves students through its Center for Professional Studies, and at other locations, including GCU at Brookdale, and through multiple online degree and certificate programs.

Deposit Deadline Extended to June 1

Georgian Court University has extended the deposit deadline to June 1 in response to the U.S. Department of Education announcement concerning delayed data availability from the revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, deposits are also refundable up to June 1. Click here for more information about the deposit extension.