Second Degree BSN Daytime 14-Month
Designed for the college graduate with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university seeking to pursue a career in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree enables students to become professional registered nurses in just 14 months.
Prospective students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree may be interested in our second-degree distance hybrid BSN program.
Program Overview
- Accelerated Program
The Second Degree Fast-Track BSN Daytime 14-Month program is designed for students who currently have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and who are seeking to become a professional registered nurse. This program is a full-time day program that will provide students with a BSN degree in as little as 14 months.
RegisteredNursing.com ranked Holy Family's accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs the best accelerated BSN programs in Pennsylvania in 2026. Holy Family's number one ranking is based on important factors including how well students do on exams, the quality of the education, and support for graduates.
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Program Details
The Second Degree Fast-Track BSN Daytime 14-Month nursing curriculum focuses on the development of critical thinking and clinical judgment, evidence-based practice and research, culturally sensitive health care, and leadership in nursing practice.
Student Journey
Admission Requirements
- Completed Application Form and Application Fee: Application, application fee, and all admission documents must be received by the posted deadline for consideration. We currently admit on a rolling basis.
- Personal Statement of Goals: 250-500 words, with your name in the header. Discuss in your Statement of Goals: How do you plan to balance your personal and professional responsibilities while attending a rigorous BSN program?
- Letter of Recommendation [1] – from a supervisor or academic.
- All Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended (No High School transcripts required).
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. The program is very competitive. Minimum requirements: CUM GPA of 3.0 of all official transcripts and a minimum CUM GPA of 2.75 in the Math and Science prerequisite courses required.
- Prerequisite Courses: Cohorts beginning in the fall and spring require 3 of the 5 prerequisites (listed below) on official transcripts submitted, to apply. If accepted, proof of successful completion of remaining prerequisites are to be submitted on official transcripts and meet admission requirements. All conferred bachelor’s degree transcripts are required prior to the start of the cohort. Summer Cohort admissions require all 5 prerequisites to be completed and awarded bachelor’s degree submitted with official transcripts to apply.
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- Nutrition taught by a registered dietitian
- Elementary Statistics Interview may be required.
- No more than one original grade of “C” is permitted in the above courses.
- No more than one repeat in any of the above prerequisite courses due to a grade of “C” or less. A syllabus of prerequisite courses may be requested for review. Only credits applicable to the program of study will be considered for transfer.
You are able to view received and pending documents on your application dashboard upon submission.
Admission documents can be sent to gradstudy@holyfamily.edu.
Career Paths
Students who earn a BSN degree may explore the following careers:
Careers for graduates who earn a BSN degree include:
- Acute care: hospitals
- Adult daycare, assisted living facilities, and retirement homes
- Public health
- Home healthcare, hospice, palliative care
- Long-term care: skilled facilities
- Outpatient facilities
Eligible for Leadership and Management Positions in long-term care, hospitals, and community settings
Specialty Areas: ICU, ER, CCU, NICU, pediatrics, medical-surgical, rehabilitation, occupational health, perioperative practice, OB & women's health, as well as mental health, school nurse, clinical research, health policy, health coach, physicians' offices & clinics, travel nursing, educational units, and staff development
Internships & Employment
Where Students and Alumni Intern and Work:
- Abington Reproductive Medicine
- Birches at Newtown
- Brightstar Care of North Bucks
- Capital Health RN
- Cooper University Health
- Einstein Medical Center
- Genesis Hopkins Center
- Horsham Clinic RN
- Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
- Jefferson Abington Hospital
- Jefferson Health-RN
- Lankenau Medical Center
- Magee Rehabilitation
- Manor Care Huntington Valley
- Nazareth Hospital
- Thomas Jefferson University
- UPMC Hamot Hospital
- UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital
- Virtua Marlton Hospital-RN
- Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
- Virtua Willingboro Hospital
Program Information
- Degree Awarded
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- Bachelor of Science
- Program Type
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- Major
- Program Location
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- Newtown
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FAQs
Students and families should consider campus location, public safety resources, building access, emergency communication systems, and the overall campus environment. Visiting a college in person can also help prospective students get a better sense of the campus and surrounding community.
Yes. If you already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a Second Degree BSN program provides a pathway to transition into nursing without completing another traditional four-year undergraduate program. Holy Family’s program builds upon your previous college education while providing the nursing coursework and clinical experience required for a BSN.
Holy Family University’s full-time Second Degree BSN Daytime program can be completed in as little as 14 months. Nursing courses and clinical rotations are completed over seven eight-week sessions.
Holy Family’s Second Degree BSN program requires prerequisite coursework in Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs, Microbiology with lab, Nutrition taught by a registered dietitian, and Elementary Statistics. Applicants must also meet the program’s GPA and admission requirements.
No previous nursing degree is required. Holy Family’s Second Degree BSN is specifically designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing and want to transition into the nursing profession.
Students with an existing bachelor’s degree who are looking for an accelerated nursing program in the Philadelphia region can consider Holy Family University’s Second Degree BSN options. Holy Family offers a 14-month daytime program as well as 22-month evenings and weekends and 14-month distance hybrid options, providing different pathways based on a student’s schedule and learning preferences.
Because Holy Family’s 14-month Daytime Second Degree BSN is a full-time accelerated program, students should consider the time commitment when balancing work and other responsibilities. For students who plan to continue working, Holy Family also offers a 22-month Evenings + Weekends Second Degree BSN designed specifically for working adults.
Holy Family University has a long history of nursing education and offers multiple Second Degree BSN pathways. In 2026, RegisteredNursing.com ranked Holy Family’s accelerated Second Degree BSN programs the #1 accelerated BSN programs in Pennsylvania, based on factors including exam performance, educational quality, and graduate support.