Educational Options
Options for High School Seniors
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional Program
Options for College Students
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional Program
- Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 1 Year Pathway (formerly known as FACT-1) & Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 2 Year Pathway (formerly known as FACT-2) (for students holding a prior bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing major)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Post Master’s Entry
- DNP – Post Baccalaureate Entry
- Post-Graduate Certificate Program
Program Description
Jefferson’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program offers an accredited prelicensure option that is a proven pathway to a successful nursing career. Jefferson graduates are recognized throughout the country as leaders in education, research, healthcare delivery and community service. Request information to receive a link to your personal website via email.
The BSN Traditional Track Program is for students with a high school diploma and 55 prerequisite college credits.
In addition, for students who hold non-nursing bachelor’s degrees, Jefferson offers two accelerated pathways to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
- Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 1 Year Pathway (formerly known as FACT-1)
- Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 2 Year Pathway (formerly known as FACT-2)
Program Highlights
- Jefferson BSN graduates have been pursued by employers in the Philadelphia region and across the nation.
- Starting salary range for BSN graduates typically falls between $50,000 to $75,000 (salary.com)
Curriculum Paths
Curriculum: BSN, Traditional, 67 credits, 2 Years
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) full-time, two-year, traditional pathway, requires 55 approved prerequisite college credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | ||
| NU 315 | Hlth Assess Across Lifespan | 3 |
| NU 340 | Medication Calculations in Nur | 1 |
| NU 341 | Foundations in Nursing | 4 |
| NU 342 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan I | 7.5 |
| NU 343 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NU 345 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 346 | Prof Practice in Nursing | 2 |
| NU 347 | Discov & Evidence-Based Pract | 2 |
| NU 495 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan III | 9.5 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NU 344 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan II | 10 |
| NU 493 | Perspective Seminar | 2 |
| NU 494 | Population Health | 4 |
| Year 2 Semester 4 | ||
| NU 496 | Clinical Judgment Applications | 10 |
| NU 497 | Trans to Pract & NCLEX Prep | 3 |
| NU 498 | Prom Hlth & Quality of Life | 3 |
| Total Credits | 67 | |
Curriculum: Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+)-1 Year, 69 credits
- BSN Full-time, Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 1 Year Pathway (formerly known as FACT-1)
- Requires 60 approved prerequisite college credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| NU 315 | Hlth Assess Across Lifespan | 3 |
| NU 340 | Medication Calculations in Nur | 1 |
| NU 341 | Foundations in Nursing | 4 |
| NU 342 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan I | 7.5 |
| NU 343 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NU 346 | Prof Practice in Nursing | 2 |
| NU 603 | Research Adv Prac Nursing I | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NU 344 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan II | 10 |
| NU 345 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 696 | Leadership & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| NU 495 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan III | 9.5 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NU 605 | Role Of The Adv Prac Nur | 3 |
| NU 494 | Population Health | 4 |
| NU 496 | Clinical Judgment Applications | 10 |
| NU 497 | Trans to Pract & NCLEX Prep | 3 |
| Total Credits | 69 | |
Curriculum: Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+)-2 Year, 69 credits
- BSN Full-time, Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 2 Year Pathway (formerly known as FACT-2)
- Requires 60 approved prerequisite credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | ||
| NU 315 | Hlth Assess Across Lifespan | 3 |
| NU 340 | Medication Calculations in Nur | 1 |
| NU 341 | Foundations in Nursing | 4 |
| NU 342 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan I | 7.5 |
| NU 343 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | ||
| NU 495 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan III | 9.5 |
| NU 345 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 346 | Prof Practice in Nursing | 2 |
| NU 603 | Research Adv Prac Nursing I | 3 |
| Year 2 Semester 3 | ||
| NU 696 | Leadership & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| NU 494 | Population Health | 4 |
| NU 344 | Hlth Prom App Acr Lifespan II | 10 |
| Year 2 Semester 4 | ||
| NU 496 | Clinical Judgment Applications | 10 |
| NU 497 | Trans to Pract & NCLEX Prep | 3 |
| NU 605 | Role Of The Adv Prac Nur | 3 |
| Total Credits | 69 | |