Program Overview
Felician University offers an Accelerated BSN (ABSN) that you can finish in as few as 16 months. The program runs full time and uses a cohort model with four 14-week terms and 67 total credits.
Students can choose a Hybrid ABSN in Parsippany (online coursework with in-person labs and clinicals) or an On-Ground ABSN in Rutherford (classroom-based coursework and labs with clinicals).
Felician emphasizes hands-on training in its Nursing Resource and Simulation Center plus clinical placements with Atlantic Health System and other local providers.
The schedule is fixed, and students should expect a demanding workload that may make full-time work difficult.
ABSN Admission Summary
Felician’s ABSN fits students who already have college credit and can meet GPA and prerequisite course standards before enrollment.
- Entry requirement: A non-nursing bachelor’s degree or at least 60 non-nursing college credits
- GPA: 3.0 cumulative GPA for eligibility (program progression standard lists 2.75 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing)
- Prerequisite grades: C+ or higher in all required prerequisites
- Science recency: Science prerequisites must be within 10 years of the program start date, or you must retake or pass a challenge exam (per catalog language)
- Application materials: Application, official transcripts, resume, letter of intent, two recommendations, and a 350-word essay (interview may be required)
- Start dates: Hybrid starts January, May, and September; On-Ground starts September
Prerequisites Summary (25 credits total)
You must complete these courses before you start the nursing sequence.
- Microbiology with lab (4)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4)
- Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4)
- Pathophysiology (3)
- Principles of Chemistry with lab (4)
- Statistics I (3)
- Lifespan Development (3)
Curriculum
Felician’s ABSN spans four terms and integrates theory, skills labs, simulation, and clinical practicums. The plan below shows how students move from foundations and assessment into adult health, mental health, maternal-child, pediatrics, community health, and an immersion capstone.
Core courses include the following:
Semester I
NURS 215 Nursing Theory, Role Development, and Innovation
This course explores the history and evolution of nursing, emphasizing professional role development, clinical judgment, and innovation. Topics include nursing theories, healthcare regulations, and patient safety initiatives.
NURS 305 Health Assessment
Students develop skills in conducting comprehensive health assessments across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on normal and abnormal findings, health promotion, and disease prevention.
NURS 306 Practicum: Health Assessment
Hands-on experiences in simulation labs and community settings provide opportunities to apply health assessment skills in real-world scenarios.
NURS 325 Fundamentals of Nursing Modalities
This course introduces foundational nursing skills, integrating physical, psychological, social, and cultural factors to promote patient well-being.
NURS 326 Fundamentals of Nursing Modalities Practicum
Students gain hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, assisted living facilities, and simulation labs.
NURS 350 Pharmacological Therapeutics
Focuses on safe medication administration and pharmacotherapeutics in nursing practice. Emphasizes error prevention, technology use, and nursing responsibilities in drug therapy.
Semester II
NURS 225 Health Literacy & Informatics
Covers the role of health literacy and informatics in nursing, focusing on effective communication and technology use in healthcare.
NURS 355 Adult Nursing I
Students learn to provide patient-centered care for adults and the elderly, incorporating health promotion, disease prevention, and cultural considerations.
NURS 356 Practicum: Adult Nursing I
Clinical and simulation experiences in a variety of settings emphasize evidence-based, collaborative care for adult and elderly patients.
NURS 345 Mental Health Nursing
Explores nursing care for individuals with mental health disorders, emphasizing therapeutic communication, prevention strategies, and advocacy.
NURS 346 Mental Health Nursing Practicum
Provides hands-on experience in mental health nursing across diverse treatment settings, including inpatient and community-based care.
NURS 450 Critique and Evaluation of Nursing Research
Students learn to critically evaluate nursing research and apply evidence-based findings to clinical practice.
Semester III
NURS 415 Maternal-Newborn Nursing
Examines healthcare needs during pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing family-centered care, health promotion, and disease prevention.
NURS 416 Practicum: Maternal-Newborn Nursing
Clinical experiences in maternity, women’s health, and pediatric settings provide hands-on learning in maternal-newborn nursing.
NURS 420 Pediatric Nursing
Focuses on the healthcare needs of infants, children, and adolescents, integrating family-centered care, screening, and health promotion.
NURS 422 Practicum: Pediatric Nursing
Hands-on experiences in hospitals, clinics, and community settings support pediatric nursing skill development.
NURS 435 Adult Nursing II
Covers acute, chronic, and emergency nursing care, emphasizing critical thinking, intervention strategies, and diagnostic reasoning.
NURS 436 Practicum: Adult Nursing II
Students provide comprehensive nursing care for adults in a variety of healthcare settings, including high-risk populations.
Semester IV
NURS 235 Global Issues in Health
Examines global health challenges, disparities, and policies, emphasizing the impact of social and economic factors on healthcare.
NURS 380 Ethical and Legal Dimensions in Nursing
Explores ethical and legal issues in nursing, including decision-making, patient rights, and professional responsibilities.
NURS 485 Population and Community Health Nursing
Focuses on disease prevention and health promotion in community settings, including environmental health and emergency preparedness.
NURS 486 Practicum: Population and Community Health Nursing
Clinical experiences in public health settings provide hands-on exposure to community health nursing with diverse populations.
NURS 460 Senior Immersion Practicum and Seminar
A clinical residency that prepares students for professional nursing roles through structured learning, mentorship, and real-world healthcare experiences.
More curriculum details available here
Clinicals
Clinical learning occurs at local healthcare sites and builds across adult health, maternal-newborn, mental health, pediatrics, long-term care, and community health. Felician also uses a simulation lab and nursing resource center to build skills before and during clinical rotations.
Students must meet clinical compliance standards that include AHA BLS CPR, health clearance, professional liability insurance, drug screening, and background checks as required by clinical agencies.
The catalog notes that a positive drug test can block entry into clinical practice, and a clinical site can exclude a student based on a background check result. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites.
Tuition
Estimated total cost is $60,735 based on the tuition breakdown you provided for the ABSN.
Cost calculation (from your data):
- Tuition: 67 credits × $855 per credit = $57,285
- ABSN ATI fees: $1,150 per term for 3 terms = $3,450
- Estimated total: $57,285 + $3,450 = $60,735
This estimate does not include indirect costs such as housing, transportation, and personal expenses.
See the official tuition page for more details.