Academic Programs
Felician College is recognized world-wide as a nursing education
leader. The following degree and certificate programs prepare nurses
to assume leadership roles within the global society of professional
nursing and health care. The nursing programs are fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the New Jersey State
Board of Nursing. The School Nurse/Teacher of Health Education Certificate
Program is approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Education.
BSN Degree – High School Seniors and Transfer Students
The Traditional Four Year BSN Program provides students with a broad education grounded in the liberal arts, sciences, nursing theory and practice. You will begin your nursing sequence in the freshman year. As a nursing major, you will apply your nursing knowledge in a variety of laboratory and health care facilities under the guidance of qualified faculty. The curriculum culminates with a Clinical Residency in your senior year. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing to take the RN-NCLEX examination and qualify for admission to graduate study.
131 Credits
BSN Degree Accelerated Program – RN Returning Students
Building on your education, Felician offers a program for RN's seeking to increase their leadership role in nursing by earning a BSN Degree. The cohort-based RN-BSN Fast Track is designed for working nurses who seek to complete the program in 19-months. This innovative program combines in-class courses with independent study and online course work. You will earn six graduate credits and students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 are automatically accepted into Felician College's MSN program. Graduates of the BSN program qualify for admission to graduate study.
60 Credits
Graduate Programs
Master of Science Degree in Nursing: Education Track - On campus
The 42 credit Education track curriculum prepares registered nurses with a BSN, from a professionally accredited academic institution, to assume roles as faculty in higher education, educators in health care organizations, educators in continuing education settings, and patient, family and community educators.
The Education track curriculum features eight professional core courses (22 credits) which are based on, and are in full compliance with, the AACN Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing Graduate Core Curriculum Content and seven courses (20 credits) in advanced study in education. The program is designed to build on your clinical expertise and provide a practicum experience as a nurse educator. Completion of the program requirements is possible in just over two years. A Master of Science in Nursing Degree is awarded after successful completion of the program. Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue doctoral study and are eligible to apply for national certification.
Tracks – Online or On campus
Advanced Practice Nurses are in the forefront of making some of the biggest strides in improving health behavior today. For RN's with a BSN Degree who are looking to advance their career as a primary care Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive practice, Felician offers the Adult Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner MSN Tracks online. With the guidance of qualified faculty, you select your clinical preceptors and clinical practicum site. You can complete the program in as little as 2 years. Program graduates qualify for national certification from the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC), State Board of Nursing licensure as an APN and for admission to doctoral study.
43 Credits Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
46 Credits Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Certificate Programs
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The On campus Post Master's Certificate in Education Track curriculum is designed to provide a
nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited academic institution to assume roles
as faculty in higher education, educators in health care organizations, educators in continuing
education settings, and patient, family and community educators. The required credits are
determined on an individual basis after evaluation of previous study. The minimum requirement includes all courses within the Education track and Graduate Level Nursing Research.
23 Credits (assumes completion of pre-requisites)
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The Online or On Campus Post Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse or Family Nurse Practitioner Tracks is for RN's with a MSN Degree who want to advance their career in an Advanced Practice role with prescriptive practice. With the guidance of qualified faculty, you select your clinical preceptors and clinical practicum site. You can complete the program in 2 years. Program graduates qualify for national certification from the American Nurses'
Credentialing Center (ANCC) and State Board of Nursing licensure as an APN.
28 Credits Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
31 Credits Family Nurse Practitioner Track
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The School Nurse and Teacher of Health Education Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program is for RN's with a bachelor's degree who seek to earn state requirements for School Nurse and Teacher of Health Education certification in grades K-12. With the guidance of qualified faculty, you will select your school practicum site. Classes are offered in the evening; however the practicum experience is during the day when school is in session. The program can be completed in either two or four semesters. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the New Jersey State Department of Education for certification.
19 Credits (assumes completion of pre-requisites)
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