Second Degree Distance Hybrid BSN (ABSN)

Join our family of driven future nurses destined to embrace challenges and make a difference.

Requirements

Fast Facts

• Graduate in 14 Months
• 100% Online Courses
• 1 In-Person Residency
• Clinical Placement Support
• Less Expensive Than Local Competitors

Commit to Something Extraordinary

Do you thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments? In just 14 months, rise to your call in nursing with the Holy Family University Second Degree Distance Hybrid Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

This full-time program demands dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment—but the rewards are immeasurable. Not only is a BSN the preferred nursing degree in all health care settings (1) , but RNs earn 45% higher pay than the average worker. (2)

You will emerge from this program as a competent, confident and compassionate caregiver who is ready to transform lives.

• Rigorous & Rewarding—Become a nurse fast with accelerated coursework and clinical experiences that are quicker and more intensive than traditional BSN programs.
• Start Learning Sooner—Only 5 prerequisite courses are required, saving you time and money before enrollment.
• Placement Support Included—Our clinical placement team helps you find preceptors and immersive clinical sites.
• Fully Prepared for Results—HFU nurses have impressive NCLEX-RN pass rates above the national average. (3)

You will emerge from this program as a competent, confident and compassionate caregiver who is ready to transform lives.

• Rigorous & Rewarding—Become a nurse fast with accelerated coursework and clinical experiences that are quicker and more intensive than traditional BSN programs.
• Start Learning Sooner—Only 5 prerequisite courses are required, saving you time and money before enrollment.
• Placement Support Included—Our clinical placement team helps you find preceptors and immersive clinical sites.

CHANGE YOUR CAREER. JOIN OUR FAMILY.

1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
3. Pennsylvania Department of State

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  Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• 
  Best Regional Schools – North
  U.S. News & World Report
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  Best BSN Programs
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About the Program

This full-time program demands dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment—but the rewards are immeasurable. Not only is a BSN the preferred nursing degree in all health care settings (1) , but RNs earn 45% higher pay than the average worker. (2) . HFU nurses have impressive NCLEX-RN pass rates above the national average. (3)

1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
3. Pennsylvania Department of State

• 59 credit hours
• 504 clinical hours
• $857 per credit hour
• 14 months
• One week on-campus residency
• Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions
• 3 start dates per year
• Approved by the PA State Board of Nursing

Communication/Collaboration
Contribute to healthcare safety and patient wellbeing through effective communication and collaboration

Critical Thinking
Optimize patient outcomes by strengthening critical thinking skills as they relate to clinical judgment

Cultural Humanity
Develop an informed understanding of diverse cultures to deliver care with empathy and awareness

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Approach nursing care from an evidence-informed mindset as you develop essential clinical skills

Professional Values
Provide compassionate, accountable, and ethical care and serve as an advocate for patients and populations

Information Technology
Employ modern information technologies to ensure safety and quality care

Healthcare Policy
Adopt an informed, global perspective on today’s healthcare issues and policies

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University
• 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
• Students must reside in Pennsylvania (excluding the following counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia) to apply

The following coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better prior to admission to the program:

• Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
• Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
• Microbiology with lab
• Nutrition (taught by a registered dietician)
• Elementary statistics

No more than one grade of “C” is permitted in the prerequisite courses. No more than one repeat is permitted for any of the courses due to a grade of “C” or less.

Students from Pennsylvania (excluding the following counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia) are welcome to apply to the ABSN program.

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 BSN program is approved by the PA State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).*

Online ABSN Curriculum Snapshot

* Courses must be taken in a specific order.

Access Your Program Guide

Access your digital program guide to learn more about our online ABSN curriculum.

Holy Family University’s online ABSN program is a great way to change careers quickly. In only 14 months, you graduate ready to write the NCLEX-RN exam and become a registered nurse. If you’ve already earned a Bachelor’s degree (in any field), why spend another four years studying? The Second Degree Distance Hybrid BSN program combines engaging, interactive online learning modules with hands-on experience through an on-campus residency and clinical placements.

Holy Family provides a mission-driven nursing education rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition and values. The University welcomes staff, faculty, and students of all backgrounds to create a diverse but interconnected community of education. As an institution, we are guided by our Mission Core Values of:

• Family
• Respect
• Integrity
• Service & Responsibility
• Learning
• Vision

Affordable Tuition

Feel confident investing in your future with a fast, cost-effective and quality program. At $857 per credit hour, Holy Family University gives more flexibility to your finances and schedule than local competitors.

See how we compare in the table below.

Online York College of Pennsylvania

$50,563

5

14 months

Based on publicly available information that is subject to change (updated August 2023).

This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental concepts in nursing care. The nursing process is used as the framework for clinical reasoning. Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills needed to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate selected nursing interventions and technologies. Students gain competency through practice in a supportive and supervised environment in a nursing laboratory. (5 credits)

This course provides the students with an immersion into professional nursing. Health assessment and illness prevention are presented through a concept-based framework. Students are introduced to the nursing care of individuals experiencing selected health alterations with concurrent clinical experiences. (7 credits)

In this course, the physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and environmental changes experienced by older individuals and their families are examined. Theories of aging, healthy aging, restorative care, and supportive interventions to promote and maintain wellness in older adults are explored. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as coordinator of care for older adults and their families. The special advocacy issues of older clients and their families are also addressed. (2 credits)

The evidence-based nursing practice examines the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health in infancy and childhood. Environmental influences on the child’s physical, social, and psychological health are explored. Legal, ethical, and cultural influences on healthcare in childhood are considered. Multidisciplinary relationships with the family at the center of care are discussed in the context of holistic, humanistic, and altruistic nursing practice. Concurrent clinical experiences provide opportunities to apply critical thinking. (4 credits)

This course provides the student with a review of the integration of nursing concepts. Students participate in an interactive application by utilizing exam questions and essential concept reviews. (1 credit)

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024
Next Start: January 13, 2025