Part-Time Weekend Nursing Degree Program
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If you hold a bachelor’s degree in another field, our hybrid Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will allow you to earn your nursing degree in a way that fits your life.
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions has a reputation for offering excellent undergraduate nursing program options in PA, including one of the best weekend nursing programs in the Philadelphia area.
With GMercyU's hybrid Weekend BSN, you can earn your degree with a part-time nursing program made to fit your schedule. You will take courses on Saturdays and Sundays during the day, and on some Fridays. You also will take online summer courses for two summers.
In just three years, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and transition to a nursing career with confidence.
Program Details
Licensure: This program was designed to meet national licensure requirements. Carefully review the process of your home state’s licensure requirements for more specific details on applying for a RN license. For more information, please visit our Program Licensure Requirement page.
GMercyU offers online prerequisite courses in the health sciences specifically designed for students like you who want to make the change to a nursing career. These classes are offered online and feature hands-on, at-home laboratory experiences. Prerequisite online nursing courses are offered at $365 per credit. You may also complete these courses at another accredited college or university. If any of the required prerequisite science courses did not include laboratory sciences or were completed more than seven years ago, you will need to complete and pass these courses before beginning your BSN degree. Virtual Labs for the science courses are not accepted. In addition, the Nutrition course must be taught by a Registered Dietician. We offer online health sciences prerequisites that can help you fill any gaps in your knowledge.
Prerequisite Courses
- Nutrition (7-week course)
- Developmental Psychology - Across the Lifespan (5-week course)
- Statistics (5-week course)
- Microbiology with lab (8-week course)
- Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (8-week course)
- Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (8-week course)
- Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences with lab (8-week course)
Visit our Online Nursing Prerequisites page to learn more.
To register for an upcoming online course, please contact accelerate@gmercyu.edu. All other inquiries about the admissions requirements for the hybrid Weekend BSN program should also be directed to accelerate@gmercyu.edu or by calling 844-707-9359.
Why should you pursue your BSN at GMercyU's nursing school? A BSN degree is the standard for entry-level nursing positions today and is increasingly a prerequisite for work in hospital settings. Our Weekend BSN program, offered in a hybrid format, can be completed in three years. Because all in-person classes are held on the weekends, you have the option of maintaining your regular work and home schedule during the week. All summer courses are held online. This is an excellent option if you want to become a professional registered nurse, but also need to continue working while earning your degree. Pursing a BSN degree involves continued growth as an educated person and citizen of the world, as well as education as a professional nurse infused with Mercy values.
Gwynedd Mercy University’s nursing curriculum will help you develop your clinical, leadership, interpersonal and technological skills. With our nursing program, we offer:
- A Weekend BSN degree program that can be completed in as few as three years
- State-of-the-art technology, including low and high fidelity simulators and Advanced Video System (AVS) replay for improved confidence and deeper understanding
- 100+ regional health care affiliations
- Richer learning experience with our low 7:1 laboratory and 6:1 clinical student-faculty ratios
- All courses taught by experienced credentialed instructors with clinical backgrounds (no teaching assistants)
- Diverse, real-world clinical preparation featuring actual patient care and interaction with healthcare professionals in a variety of specialties and settings
- Degree program approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Course Sequence
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Semester 1 (Fall) |
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NUR 208 |
Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credits) |
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NUR 209 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (4 credits) |
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NUR 212 |
Health Assessment in Nursing (3 credits) |
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NUR 219 |
Nursing Medication Mathematics (1 credit) |
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Semester 2 (Spring) |
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NUR 307 |
Nursing Care of Adults (6 credits) |
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NUR 324 |
Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Integrated Concepts (4 credits) |
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Semester 3 (Summer) |
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RS 231 |
Bioethics (Online, 3 credits) |
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NUR 415 |
Selected Problems of Women & Children – (Online) or other online nursing elective (3 credits) |
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Semester 4 (Fall) |
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NUR 316 |
Nursing Care of Clients with Alterations in Behavioral Health (4 credits) |
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NUR 317 |
Nursing Care of Women, Children & Families (5 Credits) |
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Semester 5 (Spring) |
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NUR 319 |
Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Care Problems (5 credits) |
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NUR 423 |
Global Health and Health Policy (2 credits) |
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NUR 313 |
Contemporary Issues in Professional Nursing (2 credits) |
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Semester 6 (Summer) |
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NUR 460 |
Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (Online, 3 credits) |
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NUR 417 |
Genomics in Nursing (Online, 3 credits) |
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Semester 7 (Fall) |
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NUR 422 |
Health and Illness in the Community (5 credits) |
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NUR 413 |
The Older Adult (3 credits) |
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Semester 7 (Spring) |
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NUR 4001 |
Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing – Capstone (3 credits |
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NUR 419 |
Synthesis of Learning for Nursing Practice (6 credits) |
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Total Credits |
67 |
Credit requirement
A minimum of 67 credits in the major is required for the bachelor of science in nursing degree.
This program requires a criminal background check, child abuse clearance, certain immunizations, and other health-related clearances in order to participate in clinical experiences.
Please see the undergraduate catalog for more information and course descriptions.
Here are some places where GMercyU’s nursing students have completed their clinicals:
- Abington Jefferson Health
- Doylestown Hospital
- Grand View Hospital
- Chestnut Hill Hospital
- Mercy Philadelphia Medical Center
- Paoli Hospital
- Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Trinity Health
- Holy Redeemer Hospital
- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
- Mercy Suburban Hospital
- Einstein Montgomery
- Foulkeways
- Montgomery County Emergency Services
- Artman Lutheran Home
- Aria Health
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Mercy Medical Center
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Possible Careers for Nursing Majors
- Acute Care Nurse
- Ambulatory Care Nurse
- Ambulatory Child Health
- Cardiovascular Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Community Mental Health Nurse
- Correctional Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Diabetes Nursing
- Emergency Nurse
- Gerontology Nurse
- Maternity Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Neurological Nurse
- Nurse Supervisor
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Office Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Primary Ambulatory Care Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Pulmonary Nurse
- Rehabilitation Nurse
- School Nurse
- Trauma Nurse
- Traveling Nurse
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More Degree Options to Fit Your Life
The BSN Weekend program option is a 67-credit second degree BSN program developed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. Doesn't suit your needs? GMercyU also offers:
Hybrid Accelerated BSN — Our accelerated, innovative nursing program is a hybrid, full-time, 16-month, 67-credit degree program designed for students who want to earn a nursing degree while already having a bachelor's degree in another field.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — This traditional four-year undergraduate BSN program is for aspiring nurses who do not already have a bachelor's degree in another field.
Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing — This is a master’s-level nursing degree for career changers who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. It’s designed to help students make the transition to nursing with an advanced foundation of knowledge and skills.
Accreditation
The Weekend BSN program at Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://ww.ccneaccreditation.org). The Weekend BSN program has remained accredited and in good standing with the PA State Board of Nursing since its inception.
Begin Your Nursing Journey with GMercyU
Get the education you need for a career that changes lives: earn your Weekend BSN degree with GMercyU. Call 833-588-5953 or e-mail accelerate@gmercyu.edu to contact an admissions counselor, or request information today!
