Accelerated Nursing Program
Saint Peter's University School of Nursing
At Saint Peter's, our accelerated bachelor's degree in nursing provides you with an opportunity to become a registered nurse in just 15 months of full-time study. Through hands-on clinical experiences and courses taught by practicing professionals, our students are prepared with the skills for competent, ethical, and empathetic practice. Most importantly, our graduates leave with the ability to promote, maintain, or restore health for all they encounter.
Finish in less than two years.
Earn your degree in 15 months. Fast-track your career change full-time, on-ground in Jersey City.
Hands-On Training.
Saint Peter's offers valuable clinical opportunities and practical skills at top hospitals in the area giving you an education experience unlike any other.
Change your career.
Prospective students with a bachelor's degree in any field of study can apply upon completing the program's prerequisites.
Keeping with the Jesuit tradition of servant leadership, we wanted to create a program for students who seek to help others but may have taken a different course of study for their undergraduate degree.
Be the Change in Healthcare
Nursing is one of the fastest growing careers in the U.S. with some of the highest starting salaries among college graduates. A nursing degree from Saint Peter's, gives you the skills to provide genuine care and support and make a difference in the lives of others. If nursing is your life calling, our program is designed for you.
Accreditation
The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Post-graduate APRN Certificate Programs at Saint Peter’s University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Why Saint Peter’s University?
#JesuitEducated
For nearly 500 years, many of the world’s great leaders and change-makers have had something in common: a transformative Jesuit education.
Outstanding Value
Saint Peter’s has been recognized as a national leader in adding value and improving the upward mobility and economic status of its graduates.
Rigorous Academics
Saint Peter’s rigorous academic tradition will prepare you for the challenges you’ll face in your field and help you become the leader you were meant to be.
Cura Personalis
Latin for “care for the whole person”, this idea is at the heart of everything we do. It means small classes, personal attention and support beyond the classroom.