This Second Degree Fast-Track BSN degree is offered in the evenings and weekends for the working adult who is looking to become a professional registered nurse.
RegisteredNursing.com ranked Holy Family's accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs the best accelerated BSN programs in Pennsylvania in 2026. Holy Family's number one ranking is based on important factors including how well students do on exams, the quality of the education, and support for graduates.
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Program Details
This Second Degree Fast-Track BSN was designed to fit the schedule of busy professionals who can earn a BSN degree in as little as 22 months at our Northeast Philadelphia campus.
The plan of study of this part-time program features all courses, clinicals, and labs on the evenings and weekends without any full-time student commitments and requires just 59 credits for successful completion. The program is designed to allow students to continue to be employed while pursuing their careers with knowledgeable, supportive nursing faculty to help them succeed.
The Evenings + Weekends Fast Track is offered in the Spring and Fall. Classes meet two nights during the week, and clinicals are held on weekends.
The Second Degree BSN Fast Track’s nursing curriculum focuses on the development of critical thinking and clinical judgment, evidence-based practice and research, culturally sensitive health care, and leadership in nursing practice.
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Student Journey
Admission Requirements
Nursing licensing tracks are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific license and is required for employment in an occupation that potentially leads to professional licensure. Applicants seeking to work in a state outside of Pennsylvania should check state requirements to ensure that the program's curriculum meets the educational requirements for that state.
- Completed Application Form and Application Fee: Application, application fee and all admission documents must be received by the posted deadline for consideration. We currently admit on a rolling admissions.
- Personal Statement of Goals: 250-500 words, with your name in the header. Discuss in your Statement of Goals: How do you plan to balance your personal and professional responsibilities while attending a rigorous BSN program?
- Letter of Recommendation [1] – from a supervisor or academic.
- All Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended (No High School transcripts required).
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. The program is very competitive. Minimum requirements: CUM GPA of 3.0 of all official transcripts and a minimum CUM GPA 2.75 in the Math and Science prerequisite courses required.
- Prerequisite Courses: Cohorts beginning in the fall and spring require 3 of the 5 prerequisites (listed below) on official transcripts submitted, to apply. If accepted, proof of successful completion of remaining prerequisites are to be submitted on official transcripts and meet admission requirements. All conferred bachelor’s degree transcripts required prior to start of cohort.
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- Nutrition taught by a registered dietitian
- Elementary Statistics
- Interview may be required.
– No more than one original grade of “C” is permitted in above courses.
– No more than one repeat in any of the above prerequisite courses due to grade of “C” or less. Syllabus of prerequisites courses may be requested for review. Only credits applicable to the program of study will be considered for transfer.
Admission documents can be sent to gradstudy@holyfamily.edu
Career Paths
Students who earn a BSN degree may explore the following careers:
Careers for graduates who earn a BSN degree include:
- Acute care: hospitals
- Adult daycare, assisted living facilities, and retirement homes
- Public health
- Home healthcare, hospice, palliative care
- Long-term care: skilled facilities
- Outpatient facilities
Eligible for Leadership and Management Positions in long-term care, hospitals, and community settings
Specialty Areas: ICU, ER, CCU, NICU, pediatrics, medical-surgical, rehabilitation, occupational health, perioperative practice, OB & women's health, as well as mental health, school nurse, clinical research, health policy, health coach, physicians' offices & clinics, travel nursing, educational units, and staff development
Internships & Employment
Where Students and Alumni Intern and Work:
- Abington Reproductive Medicine
- Abington-Jefferson Hospital
- Birches at Newtown
- Brightstar Care of North Bucks
- Capital Health RN
- Cooper University Health
- Einstein Medical Center
- Genesis Hopkins Center
- Horsham Clinic RN
- Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
- Jefferson Health-RN
- Lankenau Medical Center
- Magee Rehabilitation
- Manor Care Huntington Valley
- Nazareth Hospital
- Thomas Jefferson University
- UPMC Hamot Hospital
- UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital
- Virtua Marlton Hospital-RN
- Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
- Virtua Willingboro Hospital