Accelerated Nursing School Prerequisites
To enroll in the accelerated nursing program, you must successfully complete all prerequisite coursework. To determine what prerequisite requirements you may need to complete, fill out the form to have an admissions counselor call you.
Our experienced and knowledgeable admissions counselors are dedicated to answering any questions you may have about Felician University’s ABSN program.
Students can complete their nursing school prerequisites online through Felician University. By completing these courses through us, you will experience the same online learning platform you will use to complete online accelerated nursing coursework in the Hybrid ABSN program.
ABSN Prerequisites
Nursing school prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C+ or higher prior to admission. All science prerequisites must be completed within 10 years of your program start date, if admitted.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 202 Microbiology (w/lab)* | 4 |
| BIO 205 Anatomy and Physiology I (w/lab)* | 4 |
| BIO 206 Anatomy and Physiology II (w/lab)* | 4 |
| BIO 307 Pathophysiology* | 3 |
| CHEM 105 Principles of Chemistry (w/lab)* | 4 |
| MATH 122 Statistics I | 3 |
| PSYC 105 Lifespan Development | 3 |
| TOTAL | 25 |
*Must be completed within 10 years of your program start date.
General Education Requirements
Applicants must meet all required nursing prerequisites as well as Felician University General Education requirements (GECC: General Education Curricular Commons). Each student will be individually evaluated and notified of additional course requirements. A prior baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution may waive specific GECC requirements.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Faith and Reason | 6 |
| Ethics, Values, and Truth | 3 |
| Communication and Expression | 6 |
| Critical and Analytical Thinking | 3 |
| Information Literacy | 4 |
| Technological Acumen | 3-4 |
| Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning | 7 |
| Global Consciousness | 6 |
| Liberal Arts | 9 |
| Total credits will be determined by your previous academic history. |
Get Started Today
Don’t wait to get started on your nursing education. To learn more about the accelerated nursing school prerequisites, fill out the form to have an admissions counselor call you.