BSN Degree - Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Earn Your Undergraduate BSN from a Leader in Nursing Education

Whether you're a recent high school graduate, a transfer student, or a college graduate looking to earn your BSN degree, we can help you become the nurse you are meant to be. GMercyU’s BSN degree program is fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commissions on Collegiate Nursing Education.

As one of the most established undergraduate nursing programs in Philadelphia, Gwynedd Mercy University’s Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions has built a reputation for innovation and leadership in nursing that spans more than 60 years. GMercyU has a long history of preparing excellent nurses who not only have outstanding clinical skills, but are known for providing compassionate care that focuses on the whole patient.

The GMercyU Difference

As one of the top nursing schools in Philadelphia, Gwynedd Mercy University provides a combination of educational advantages that you won’t find anywhere else.  Here, you will develop your sense of professional ethics as well as the leadership, interpersonal and technological skills you need to be a well-rounded nurse leader.  We offer:

• Degree program fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• State-of-the-art technology, including SIM mannequins and Advanced Video System (AVS) replay for improved confidence and deeper understanding
• 200+ regional health care affiliations
• Richer learning experience with our low 13:1 laboratory and 8:1 clinical student-faculty ratios 
• 87.88% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Licensing Examination (RN-NCLEX) in 2018*
• All undergraduate bachelor's in nursing courses taught by experienced credentialed instructors with clinical backgrounds (no teaching assistants)
• Diverse, real-world clinical preparation featuring actual patient care and interaction with health care professionals in a variety of specialties and settings
• Study abroad in Ireland at the University of Limerick. Learn more about this opportunity on our study abroad page!

Licensure: This program was designed to meet national licensure requirements. Carefully review the process of your home state’s licensure requirements. 

Options for Transfer Students

Three-Year Program: Through a special degree completion program, transfer students with 24 to 35 (or more) transferable credits can earn a BSN in just three years. You will need to have completed either Anatomy and Physiology I and II or Chemistry for Health Professions I and II (or equivalent courses) to graduate within three academic years. You also may be eligible for a special transfer student scholarship when you enroll on our Main Campus. Learn more about our transfer nursing programs or check out all transfer program options.

BSN Degree - Start Here!

Offered on our 314-acre campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pa., our undergraduate 4 year BSN degree bachelor's degree provides you with the quality education and clinical experience you need to succeed, along with all the benefits of a traditional undergraduate college experience, including rich campus life and 19 NCAA Division III athletic programs. 

As a bachelor's in nursing student at GMercyU, you will work closely with faculty and other students who share your passion for providing exceptional nursing care. You also will develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a leader in the nursing profession, which is why we are ranked as one of the top nursing schools in Philadelphia.

If you already hold a bachelor of science in nursing, check out GMercyU's graduate nursing programs.

Other Degree Options

Gwynedd Mercy University provides a variety of nursing degree options. Depending on the program you choose, you can earn your degree on our Main Campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pa. or on a satellite campus in Center City Philadelphia or Bensalem, Pa.  Some programs also are offered in an accelerated and/or online format. 

• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)                     
• Weekend Nursing Degree (BSN)          
• Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program – MSN-FNP    
• Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN-NP Degree)  
• Nursing Education Degree (MS)     
• Online Clinical Nurse Specialist Program (MSN-CNS)   
• Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program      
• Online Health Care Administration Certificate Program            
• Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program  

Undergraduate Minors

Increase the value of your degree by adding an undergraduate minor. GMercyU offers a wide variety of minors so you can choose the one that best meets your personal and professional goals.