Earn Your BSN
Part-Time
Balance Nursing School and Life
with Our Weekend BSN Program
Weekend Program
Graduate with your bachelor’s degree in nursing in as few as three years with our Weekend BSN (WBSN) program.
Quality Education
The WBSN 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.)
A Part-Time Path to a New Career
Build on your previous bachelor’s degree and prepare to change to nursing in as few as three years of weekend study at our Gwynedd Valley, PA campus. Summer classes are online.
A Trusted Nursing School
Pursue the same coursework with the same credentialed, clinically experienced faculty as our traditional and accelerated BSN students. Earn your degree from GMercyU’s Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions—a school that’s been producing leaders in nursing for more than 60 years.
Hands-On Clinical Experience
Like all our other BSN students, you’ll have the opportunity to build your patient care skills in our advanced simulation facilities with guidance from faculty members. Then, you’ll complete clinical rotations with our healthcare partners throughout the region, gaining real-world experience caring for patients.
The Degree Employers are Looking For
Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare employers increasingly prefer entry-level nurses with a bachelor’s degree. Earning your Weekend BSN with us sets you up to satisfy that preference—and shows employers you have the dedication and work ethic necessary to balance an intensive nursing program with your other obligations.
Program Features
The Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a part-time 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.
- Year-round weekend study based at our Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania campus near Philadelphia. You will take courses on Saturdays and Sundays during the day, and on some Fridays and online.
- 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 Medication Mathematics
- Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Integrated Concepts
- Selective Health Problems of Women and Children
- Synthesis of Learning for Nursing Practice
- The Older Adult
The Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing program enrolls new students each fall semester.
Upcoming Start Dates:
- Fall 2024: August 24, 2024
- Fall 2025: August 23, 2025
Our Weekend 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 “B” or better in science courses (will consider applicants who have earned one or two “C’s”); 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 the majority should be completed, at least four science prerequisite courses, before an admissions decision can be made.
- Have completed all science prerequisite courses, including Nutrition within the last seven years; statistics and Developmental Psychology must be completed within the last ten years.
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
Weekend 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 the financial aid office at nontermaid@gmercyu.edu or 877-499-6333.
To succeed in our Weekend BSN, you’ll need some background in science and math. We have a list of prerequisites you will need to have taken during your first bachelor’s degree program.
If you’re missing any courses (or if you took them a long time ago), you can make them up online with us. Learn more about completing nursing prerequisites at GMercyU.
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Accreditation and Approval
The bachelor of science in nursing 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 balance nursing school and your life with our part-time Weekend BSN program. Speak to a GMercyU enrollment representative today!