About the School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Felician University is recognized globally as a nursing education leader. The following degree programs prepare nurses to assume leadership roles within the global society of professional nursing and health care. The nursing programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Undergraduate Programs

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for High School Graduates and Transfer Students (Prelicensure)
  • Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (ABSN)

BSN Degree : High School Graduates and Transfer Students (Prelicensure): 120 credits

The Four-Year full time BSN Program provides students with a broad education grounded in the liberal arts, sciences, nursing theory and practice. As a nursing major, you will apply your nursing knowledge in a variety of laboratory and health care facilities under the guidance of qualified faculty. The curriculum culminates with a Senior Clinical Immersion in your senior year. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and qualify for admission to graduate study.

Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (ABSN) : 70 Credits

The Accelerated BSN Program is a full-time nursing program designed for adults seeking a career change. The cohort-based program is a 16-month program intended for adults who have a bachelor or master’s degree and work experience. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and qualify for admission to graduate study.

Hybrid Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Hybrid ABSN) : 70 Credits

The Hybrid Accelerated BSN Program is a full-time nursing program designed for adults seeking a career change.  The cohort-based program is a 16-month, 4-semester program intended for adults who have a bachelor or master's degree, work experience and/or 60 college credits with required prerequisites.  Students complete major coursework online and attend clinical practicums at the Nursing Resource and Simulation Center in Parsippany, NJ, as well as affiliate health care partners. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and qualify for admission to graduate study.

Accreditation/Approvals

The baccalaureate degree in nursing program, master’s degree in nursing program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate programs at Felician University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791