Second Degree Distance Hybrid BSN
Optimize your path into nursing with this accelerated 14-month program.
- Affordable tuition
- 100% online coursework
- 1 on-campus residency
If you have a calling to change careers and serve as a nurse, your bachelor’s degree in any field can be the starting point. Holy Family University’s online Accelerated BSN program is designed to prepare you for nursing licensure in a little more than a year.
- 100% online coursework—flexible learning with Synchronous and Asyncronous sessions
- 1 on-campus residency—build hands-on clinical skills in our high-tech simulation lab during just one on-campus residency visit
- 14-month program—faster than most of our competitors
- Exam preparation—our NCLEX-RN pass rates are above the national average*
A dedicated clinical placement team helps you find preceptors and clinical sites in your community, saving you time to focus on your education, succeed in the program, and thrive as a new nurse.
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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education
*89.87% (10/1/20 – 9/30/21)
- 59 credit hours
- 504 clinical hours
- $800 per credit hour
- 14 months
- 1 on-campus residency
- Synchronous and Asyncronous sessions
- 3 start dates per year
- Approved by the PA State Board of Nursing
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- (2.75 GPA in math and science prerequisite courses)
- Personal statement
- 1 letter of recommendation from a supervisor or academic professor
- Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
- Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
- Microbiology with lab
- Nutrition (taught by a registered dietician)
- Elementary statistics
Holy Family University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and undergoes periodic reviews to maintain its accreditation. The latest MSCHE reaffirmation self-study was conducted in 2020, and the MSCHE Committee conducted a site visit in the spring of 2021.
Holy Family University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is approved by the PA State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).*
* The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's degree in nursing at Holy Family University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.
Clinical Experience in your Community Clinical Placement Services
In addition to online coursework, clinical experience with real patients is a required component of Holy Family University’s online ABSN program. These frequently asked questions will help you better understand our FREE clinical placement services.
01 What are nursing clinicals?
02 How does the clinical placement process work?
03 How should I prepare for nursing clinicals?
04 What can I expect during nursing clinicals?
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Right now, I just hope to go out and change the world literally one patient at a time. That human connection, that one-on-one experience with patients is what I hope to really focus on in beginning my career as a nurse.
Jennifer McKee, ‘22 – Holy Family BSN student
The best part of Holy Family University is the fact that you gain a sense of community. You truly get the family atmosphere here because everyone cares about you and your future goals.
Meagan Postaski, ‘19 – Holy Family BSN student
Holy Family has a sense of community. You just belong, so you can focus on your education and be the best you can be.
Ghizlane Alami Hassani, ‘22 – Holy Family BSN studentThe BSN program is approved by the PA State Board of Nursing. Holy Family University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and undergoes periodic reviews to maintain its accreditation.
Our program is more accelerated than our competitors. This 14-month online program requires 59 credit hours of coursework (Synchronous and Asyncronous sessions) and 504 clinical hours. Students should not expect to work during this rigorous, full-time study.
Our online ABSN program is priced very competitively at $800 per credit hour (plus fees).
You will learn from active clinicians who bring real-world experience into the online classroom. As trusted Holy Family faculty members, they are committed to your success as a new nurse.
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Apply Now - Seats Limited
Next Start: Jan 9, 2023
Download your guide to learn more about our ABSN online program.
- Admission
Requirements - Curriculum
Details - Enrollment
Support - Program
Features - Tuition and
Financial Aid - Placement
Services
An admissions counselor will reach out to answer any questions you have about Holy Family’s ABSN online program.
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RN job postings that advertise a BSN is preferred
1M
RNs expected to retire by 2030
1.5M
RN job postings in 2021
Sources: Burning Labor Insight, BLS, AACN
Student Support
We’re so pleased you’ve decided to get more information about our online ABSN program. One of our admissions counselors will contact you to answer your questions.
Admissions counselors are available to help you with questions about:
- Admission requirements
- Program features
- Curriculum details
- Tuition costs
Click the link below to fill out a form and start the conversation.
Amber Baillargeon
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Requirements Not Met
To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
Requirements Not Met
To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
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