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Nursing Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program Goals
Program Features
Program Options (Full-Time Day or Part-Time Evening/Weekend)
Additional Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated RN-BSN)
LPN/LVN to BSN
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Program Goals
Program Features
Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
School Nurse Certification Program
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Pre-licensure program, contact
BSN Chair)
 The BSN degree program educates pre-licensure students to enter the profession
of nursing as beginning practitioners and prepares all graduates (i.e.
pre- and post-licensure) to provide competent and compassionate nursing
care to individuals, families, and communities within the rapidly-evolving
United States health care system.
Graduates of the pre-licensure baccalaureate
program are eligible for licensure in every state in the United States.
Satisfactory performance in the National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) as prescribed by the respective state
results in the graduate being known as a registered nurse (RN). Success
on the NCLEX-RN in any state entitles the RN to apply for licensure in
every other state.
Program Goals
- To provide a nursing curriculum that is tailored to current and future
regional health-care needs and issues
- To educate students to assume the role of professional nurse generalist
in a contemporary society
- To educate students to provide culturally competent and ethical care
- To provide a foundation for graduate study
The BSN program at Holy Family University is approved by the State
Board of Nursing and the PA Department of Education. The
program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington,
DC 20036, (202-887-6791).
Program Features
- Enrollment for qualified students in January and September
- Begin clinical nursing courses as a junior-level student
- Full-time day or part-time/evening study
- Supportive classroom environment
- Values-based curriculum
- Low student-to-faculty ratio in classrooms and clinical settings
- Over 80% of classroom instruction by full-time faculty
- Nursing Simulation Center
Program Options
The BSN Program has two study options available to students for degree
completion. Students can choose a full-time day, or a part-time evening/weekend
option.
Full-Time Option
Students who take 12 or more credits and enroll in two
clinical courses during the Fall and/or Spring semester are considered full
time. Full-time students enroll in day classes and complete their clinical
practice on Monday, Thursday, or Friday. Summer clinical courses are scheduled
for students in the evening/weekend program option only.
Part-Time Option
Students enrolled in the evening/weekend part-time program option complete
upper-level clinical courses in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Evening/weekend students enroll in evening classes and complete their
clinical experience on Saturday. Clinical experience for the evening/weekend
students is sequenced; therefore, a student who misses a semester will
be off schedule and will need a longer time to complete the program.
Summer clinical courses are scheduled for the evening/weekend option
only.
Students may move from one program study option to another with approval.
However, ability to move among the program options is restricted to space
availability. Permission to move from one program study option to another
must be approved by the BSN Chair.
Additional Requirements
Prior to beginning clinical practice, each student is required, as mandated
by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, to present evidence of good
health, proper immunizations, felony or FBI clearance, current CPR certification,
and other affidavits as specified in the health packet obtained from the
BSN Program. Students must carry their own medical and hospitalization
insurance.
For more information on the program, visit UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSIONS.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(Accelerated RN-BSN) (contact the Division of Extended Learning)
The accelerated RN-BSN program is a part-time program for working adults
with an associate degree in nursing or diploma-prepared nurses who are
interested in completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Program Features
- Working adults can rapidly complete program requirements as each
course is completed in a five-week format.
- Thirty-two of the 56 required nursing credits may be transferred
from prior University or hospital-based nursing education programs.
- Fifty-two additional credits of the 122 total credits necessary
for graduation also may be transferred from previous University
study.
- All prior learning is validated through individual conference
and evaluation.
- Students work with qualified preceptors under the supervision
and guidance of Holy Family nursing faculty and clinical hours are
established at a mutually beneficial time to support the needs of
adult learners.
For more information on the program, visit the Division of Extended Learning.
LPN/LVN to BSN
This BSN program is designed for the licensed practical nurse
who wishes to extend his/her nursing knowledge and prepare for licensure
as a registered nurse. This program is designed to assist currently practicing
LPN’s
earn a BSN.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
-- Community Health Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education
(contact MSN
Chair)
The MSN program at Holy Family University is approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education and the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington,
DC 20036, (202-887-6791).
Program Goals
- To provide a graduate nursing curriculum that is tailored to
address current and future global health care needs and issues in a variety
of health care settings
- To offers students the opportunity to develop expertise and prepare
for certification, where it is available, in select specialty areas of nursing:
community health, nursing education, and nursing administration
- To provides a foundation for doctoral study.
Program Features
Students enrolled in the Master of Science Nursing program at Holy Family
University are introduced to an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded
by professional nursing standards, ethical and moral precepts, and scientific
principles. Students have the opportunity to choose from three areas
of concentration: Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, or Nursing
Administration. Each concentration requires 39 credits, distributed as
follows:
- The core curriculum requirements provide a strong knowledge foundation
in nursing theory, research, health policy, ethics, and health promotion
(18 credits)
- Concentration requirements enhance knowledge in areas related to the
chosen specialty (6-9 credits)
- Nursing role specialty requirements allow students to focus on developing
advanced knowledge, skills, and practical experience in roles related to selected
areas of nursing practice (12-15 credits).
For more information on the program, visit Graduate Admissions.
Program Policies and Procedures
Refer to the Master of Science in Nursing Supplement for the following:
- BSN competencies
- Comprehensive validation process required for graduation
- Exit interview required for graduation
- Special health needs
- Psychiatric emergency leave of absence
- Clinical practicum policies
- Grievance procedure
Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
Two post-Master’s Certificate programs are offered – one
in Nursing Education, and one in Nursing Administration. The requirement
for admission to the programs is the same as for the MSN program.
School Nurse Certification Program
In collaboration with Eastern University, Holy Family offers coursework
for School Nurse certification. At the completion of the program, students
are eligible to apply for Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification. This
program may be completed as part of the Master of Science in Nursing,
requiring a minimum of 12 additional credits over the 39 required credits,
or separately as a certificate program only.
Specific Admission Requirements
In addition to the MSN admission requirements, applicants must meet
the
following conditions:
- BSN degree
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Two undergraduate mathematics courses and two English courses
(English composition and American/English literature.)
Program Course Requirements
- Foundations of American Education: EDUC 501 Holy Family University
- The School Nurse and the Exceptional Child: Eastern University Hybrid
Online
- Legal and Mandated Responsibilities of School Nurses: Eastern University
Hybrid Online
- Practicum and Field Experience (100 hours): Holy Family University.
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