The NEW Nursing Program at Chestnut Hill College offers students an intellectually rigorous program of study to become skilled and compassionate providers of nursing care through a transformative holistic nursing curriculum rooted in the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and devoted to the College mission and service of the needs of the “Dear Neighbor.”
This 15-month 56 -credit program is designed for individuals interested in a career in nursing who hold a Baccalaureate degree another discipline. Students will begin their course of study in the Fall semester and complete course work in 4 continuous semesters (Fall—Spring—Summer—Fall).
Acceptance to the program REQUIRES completion of the following pre-requisites:
(Note: Pre-requisites do NOT have to be complete prior to applying to the ABSN program)
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The program features a modern, hands-on curriculum delivered in beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities, designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of a wide range of both traditional and non-traditional students. Upon graduation, students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Resilience and self-care serve as integral, unique components of the CHC program, providing nurses with tools and strategies to care for themselves so that they may effectively take care of others—a key differentiator from other programs in the market today.
Having experienced a multi-faceted approach to holistic care, Chestnut Hill College nursing graduates will be able to:
Both programs confer a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). The traditional four-year degree is for students pursuing a career as a registered nurse. As well, the confers Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). The ABSN differs from the traditional Undergraduate program in that individuals who already hold a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline can complete the Accelerated program in 15 months. All credits from their Undergraduate program are eligible to be accepted into the ABSN program.
No, you can start your application even if your prerequisite courses are still in progress.
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a multiple-choice exam that assesses a student’s readiness for nursing and allied health programs. It’s a standardized test that’s similar to the ACT or SAT. The TEAS test measures Reading, English and language usage, Math, and Science.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County are both projected to see an increase in nursing-related jobs by 2032, by 4% and 3% respectively, an increase of 7845 jobs in Pennsylvania and 1592 jobs in Philadelphia county, with the Mid-Atlantic region seeing an increase of 9% overall. For Registered Nurses alone, Pennsylvania is projected to see a 13% growth in jobs, 4 percentage points above the national average. Launching a Nursing Program will have an immediate impact on improving healthcare access and outcomes for the underserved populations in our region.
Nursing offers a stable and rewarding career path with good earning potential. Students can benefit from a rewarding profession with sound economic benefits, while also contributing positively to the overall economic growth of the region.