Accelerated Nursing School Prerequisites
Our experienced and knowledgeable admissions counselors are dedicated to answering any questions you may have about Felician University’s ABSN program. The eligibility requirements include successful completion of all prerequisite coursework prior to your nursing school enrollment. To determine what prerequisite requirements you may need to complete, fill out the form to have an admissions counselor call you.
Students can complete any of their nursing school prerequisites online through Felician University. And by completing these courses through us, you will get experience in an online learning platform, which will prepare you for your online accelerated nursing coursework.
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* | 4 |
| MATH 122 Statistics I | 3 |
| PSYC 105 Lifespan Development | 3 |
| TOTAL | 25 |
*Must be completed within ten 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 associate’s or 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—there’s no better time than now. To learn more about the accelerated nursing school prerequisites, fill out the form to have an admissions counselor call you.