1+2+1 Nursing Program
Step 1: Apply to Penn State Abington.
Step 2: Upon admission, you must meet with an adviser to enroll in the following courses:
| Semester 1 Fall | Credits | Semester 2 Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 15 | 3 | CAS 100A, B, or C | 3 |
| MATH 21 or GQ | 3 | STAT 200 | 4 |
| General Humanities (GH) | 3 | CHEM 130 or 110/111 | 3 or 4 |
| PSYCH 100 | 3 | General Art (GA) | 3 |
| Interdomain | 3 | Interdomain | 3 |
| First Year Seminar | 1 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 or 17 |
Step 3: Before or during your second semester at Abington, you must apply to the Jersey College RN program. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Step 4: Upon successfully completing your first two semesters at Abington, you will then attend Jersey College and complete coursework to earn an associate degree in nursing over the next two years. Once you complete your classes at Jersey College, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain your RN license. After passing the licensure exam, you will re-enroll at Penn State Abington by contacting the Office of the Registrar.
Step 5: Re-enroll at Penn State Abington to complete your last year.
| Semester 7 Fall | Credits | Semester 8 Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS 390 | 3 | NURS 417 | 4 |
| NURS 357 | 3 | NURS 475 | 3 |
| NURS 352 | 3 | NURS 200W | 3 |
| NURS 465 | 3 | Nursing Supporting Course 400-level | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 13 |
