Launch Your
Nursing Career
Earn Your
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accelerated Program
Graduate with your bachelor’s degree in nursing in as little as 16 months.
Quality Education
The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
91% NCLEX Pass Rate
Gwynedd Mercy University's bachelor of science in nursing first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN for 2023 was 91.39%.
Positioned for Success
Enter the nursing profession with an average annual salary of $81,220. (According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023.)
Build on Your Previous Degree
Start a new career in nursing in as few as 16 months with our Accelerated BSN program for bachelor’s graduates. Transfer general education credits from your previous bachelor’s program and complete core nursing curriculum in a hands-on environment at our Gwynedd Valley campus.
Demonstrate Your Commitment
Show nursing employers you have the drive to complete a second degree and enter the job market with the qualifications they increasingly prefer a bachelor’s degree.
Study with a Regional Leader
The Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions at GMercyU has been producing nursing leaders for more than 60 years and has been named a Colleges of Distinction Best College for Nursing for 2022-23.
Exceptional Clinical Preparation
As an ABSN student, you’ll participate in hands-on learning in our advanced simulation facilities with support from our clinically experienced nursing faculty. You’ll also complete clinical rotations with some of our 100+ regional healthcare partners.
Program Features
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a second degree program for graduates of another bachelor’s program who want to change to a nursing career.
Key facts:
- 67 credits of coursework in nursing and health science designed to equip you for patient care and initial licensure in nursing.
- Full-time study based at our Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania campus near Philadelphia.
- Preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
Program Details
Core Curriculum – 67 credits
- Bioethics
- Contemporary Issues in Professional Nursing
- Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- Genomics in Nursing
- Global Health and Health Policy
- Health Assessment in Nursing
- Health and Illness in the Community
- Introduction to Professional Nursing
- Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing
- Nursing Care of Adults
- Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Healthcare Problems
- Nursing Care of Clients with Alternations in Behavioral Health
- Nursing Care of Women, Children, and Families
- Nursing Elective
- Nursing Medication Mathematics
- Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Integrated Concepts
- Synthesis of Learning for Nursing Practice
- The Older Adult
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program enrolls new students three times a year, each spring, summer, and fall.
Upcoming Start Dates:
- Spring 2025: January 13, 2025
- Summer 2025: May 12, 2025
- Fall 2025: August 25, 2025
Our Accelerated BSN program is a second degree program. To apply, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. We will consider you for admission if you:
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions, including unofficial High School transcript
- Earned a bachelor’s degree at a regionally-accredited college or university
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Submit a personal statement
- Demonstrate evidence of successful completion of prerequisite course requirements with a “C+” or better in science courses; all prerequisite courses must be successfully completed prior to starting the programs; you do not need to have your prerequisites completed before you apply, but at least four science prerequisite courses should be completed before an admissions decision can be made.
- Have completed all science prerequisite courses, including Nutrition (with a “C+” or better), within the last seven years; statistics and Developmental Psychology must be completed within the last ten years, with a passing grade.
Once you are admitted to the program, you will need to:
- Pass a criminal background and child abuse records check
- Undergo a drug screening and FBI fingerprinting
- Provide a certificate of health from a family physician or nurse practitioner that includes immunization information
- Obtain a yearly flu vaccination, COVID vaccination and booster, and PPD screening
- Provide proof of CPR certification, liability insurance, and personal health insurance
Estimated 2024-2025 costs: $700 per credit hour
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing ($46,900 for the complete 67-credit program)
Fees: The administrative costs of your education are covered through fees. Fees are not refundable. To learn more about tuition and fees, contact an enrollment representative today.
Financial Aid: To learn how to determine your Financial Aid eligibility, please contact Bailey Steidle-Kildea, Senior Financial Aid Specialist, at ABSNFinancialAid@GMercyU.edu.
Phone: 877-499-6333, x21080
Fax: 215-542-5790
To apply to the Accelerated BSN, you’ll need to have taken essential science and math courses during your first bachelor’s degree program. You can take any courses you’re missing online with us.
Learn more about completing nursing prerequisites online at GMercyU.
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Accreditation and Approval
The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program at Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Begin Your Nursing Journey with GMercyU
Ready to change to a nursing career? Find out how you can build on your previous bachelor’s and earn an Accelerated BSN with GMercyU. Speak to an enrollment representative today!