Nursing, B.S.N. (Accelerated BSN Second Degree)

Immaculata has a 30-year history of educating nurses. Students in the accelerated second degree B.S.N. program gain proficiency in patient-centered, evidence-based practice.

Career Paths

As a nurse, you will have diverse employment opportunities in settings such as hospitals, physician’s offices, home health care, long-term care facilities, schools, correctional facilities, the military and many other areas.

Salaries

According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031. The median annual wage for nurses is $77,600.

• 15-month accelerated program with cohorts starting each January
• High NCLEX first-time pass rates – in the 2023-24 school year, the NCLEX-RN® first-time pass rate of Immaculata University’s nursing students was 94.29%
• students have a personal NCLEX success coach to support, provide feedback, and advise students who are ready to take the exam
• Award-winning holistic nursing education, as recognized by the American Holistic Nurses Association
• New nursing simulation labs to practice and enhance clinical skills
• Strong foundation for graduate studies
• Prerequisite courses at discounted rate of $250 per credit when taken at Immaculata

Program Delivery

This is an intense, full-time cohort-based program that prepares graduates for the nursing licensure exam.

Program Structure

You will complete 55 credits of theoretical and clinical coursework designed to be completed in an accelerated timeframe. Upon graduation, you will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).

Students can seamlessly transition to Immaculata’s M.S.N. program.

Program Cost

Tuition for the accelerated second degree B.S.N. is $35,240, including tuition and fees. Students needing to complete prerequisite courses, can take advantage of the discounted rate of $250 per credit when taken at Immaculata.

The cost of the accelerated B.S.N. program at Immaculata is significantly less expensive than most other programs in the area.

Various types of financing options are available to assist students. For further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 484-323-3028, or email finaid@immaculata.edu.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate nursing program at Immaculata University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.

Course Sequence

This is an intense, full-time program that prepares graduates for the nursing licensure exam. Due to the rigorous nature of this full-time program, we strongly discourage you from working while you are in the program.

Spring 1st Year

• NUR 200 Nursing Concepts (3)
• NUR 202 Fundamentals of Holistic Nursing Practice (5)
• NUR 307 Holistic Health Assessment (4)
• NUR 333 Pathophysiology) (3)

Summer 1st Year

• NUR 304 Pharmacology (3)
• NUR 308 Holistic Nursing Care I (5)
• NUR 311 Holistic Nursing Care II (5)

Fall 2nd Year

• NUR 314 Holistic Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (5)
• NUR 405 Holistic Nursing Care III (6)
• NUR 410 Concepts in Nursing Leadership and Management (3)

Spring 2nd Year

• NUR 404 Nursing Research (3)
• NUR 408 Concepts of Public Health Nursing (5)
• NUR 435 Preparation for Professional Practice (5)

All nursing requirements must be completed at Immaculata University.

There are two ways to apply to the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program with Immaculata. Please see the above chart for important application deadlines and program start dates.

• Apply to Pre-Nursing to complete any remaining pre-requisites at a discounted rate of $250 per credit.
• Apply directly to ABSN if you have 12 or fewer pre-requisite credits left to complete and are applying within specified deadlines in chart above.

Pre-Nursing Rolling Admission

(Fall, Spring, or Summer start options)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  (you can apply to the Pre-Nursing option while still finishing your Bachelor’s degree, but your degree must be conferred before you can be accepted to the ABSN program*)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• If you are an international student, please review these additional admission requirements.

Admission Process

1. Complete an online application to Immaculata’s College of Nursing and Health Professions.
2. Select Pre-Nursing as the program option. Select the entry term in which you would like to begin taking your prerequisite courses.
3. Submit all prior transcripts – official transcripts are preferred but unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage.
4. Your application and transcripts will then be reviewed for acceptance into Pre-Nursing. An admissions counselor will perform a preliminary transfer credit evaluation for you.
5. You will have the opportunity to take any remaining prerequisites or required courses at Immaculata University for a discounted rate of $250 per credit.
6. You will be emailed instructions to complete your application to the next available Accelerated BSN cohort once you are eligible. At this point, you will be required to submit all official transcripts.
7. Once your application is complete, your materials will be reviewed for acceptance into the next Accelerated BSN cohort.

Prior to beginning any nursing coursework in January, you must complete the following during the fall semester:

1. Complete all clearances required by Immaculata’s Division of Nursing.
2. Confirm health insurance plan (required for clinical coursework).
3. Complete a physical, all immunizations, and other pre-clinical compliances required by the Division of Nursing.
4. Successfully complete the remaining 12 credits of your prerequisite coursework, with a minimum of C+ in all prerequisite science courses within seven years of admission.

*Note: Admission at the Pre-Nursing phase does not guarantee eventual admission into the Accelerated BSN cohort.

Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Cohort Based

(option to begin January of each year)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• No more than 12 outstanding prerequisite credits by Fall term
• Human Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, and Chemistry completed within the past seven years with a grade of C+ or higher. A required science course may only be repeated once. At least 2 of these science courses must be successfully completed in conjunction with grades submitted by July 15.
• If you are an international student, please review these additional admission requirements.

Admission Process

1. Complete the Accelerated BSN online application.
2. Select ABSN as your program option.
3. Submit all prior transcripts.
4. Once your application is complete, your materials will be reviewed for acceptance into the next ABSN cohort.

Prior to beginning any nursing coursework in January, you must complete the following during the fall semester:

1. Complete all clearances required by Immaculata’s Division of Nursing.
2. Complete a physical, all immunizations, and other pre-clinical compliances required by the Division of Nursing.
3. Confirm health insurance plan (required for clinical coursework).
4. Successfully complete the remaining 12 credits of your prerequisite coursework, with a minimum of C+ in all prerequisite science courses within seven years of admission.
5. Submit a $150 ABSN deposit.