JFK University Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical ImagingJFK University Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging

Accelerated Track Requirements

Please note: If you have been dismissed from a previous nursing program, you are NOT eligible to attend our nursing program.

Accelerated Track Admissions Requirements Grid.

Prerequisites

  • All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting the Accelerated Nursing program.
  • Any outstanding courses will require proof of registration at time of application.
  • Prerequisites are not required to be completed prior to applying.

Transfer Credits

  • No grade lower than a C is considered for transfer
  • The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides a method of earning college credits by taking examinations in various subject areas. Students may apply for CLEP through www.collegeboard.com. Union College recognizes CLEP scores and will apply credit transfer in areas if CLEP scores meet the college requirements. Credit will not be given where there is evidence of previous academic work

Application Requirements

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the following information, verification and/or credentials to the HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JFK MUHLENBERG SNYDER SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

  • On the school website click “Apply Now” then click on “NursingCAS Application”
  • Create an account on NursingCAS (If you have an account, add our program)
  • Select the term in which applying for (example: Spring/year)
  • Select “Add a Program” and type “JFK Muhlenberg”
  • Select the program type (example: Accelerated Track.)
  • It is important to please read the program details page for all instructions on the application
  • Complete application and pay fee

Documents Required

*All documents listed below must be received in order for the application to be reviewed*

Accelerated Track Admissions Document Required chart.

General Admissions Details

  • D’s, F’s, withdrawals, and science grades will be considered in application review
  • Students with less than 12 college credits will have their high school GPA evaluated (Overall GPA Only)
  • Applicants attending Union College prior to becoming Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder students are not considered transfer students.
  • Admission to the School of Nursing is processed through the Admissions Office at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools. It is not necessary to apply separately to Union College.
  • Nursing applicants may only select one nursing track. Acceptance into the track will be based on the School’s criteria.
  • Individuals may only apply during the open application dates listed on the homepage of the school website.
  • The School accepts applications for the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semester.
  • Admission is selective and competitive.
  • The Admissions Committee may request that the applicant clarify information presented to the Schools before an admissions decision is made.
  • Applicants will receive a notification by email with the Admissions Committee's decision.
  • Individuals who are accepted into a program will be required to submit a nonrefundable acceptance fee and receive instructions on the next steps.
  • Applicants who are declined admissions into one program and apply to another program, must complete a new application, and submit another application fee. Students who wish to transfer from one program to another program within the Schools must complete a new application form, write an essay, submit an official updated Union College transcript.
  • Any student who has a documented learning disability will be given reasonable accommodations throughout the program of study.
  • Students are expected to be able to access and use a computer and printer. Course material, certain exams, review material and hospital technology require the use of computer and printers.
  • Placement in any of the School’s courses is on a seat-available basis. 

ACCELERATED TRACK CURRICULUM

Accelerated Track
ACCELERATED TRACK
Course Course Title Lecture Hrs Lab Hrs Credit Hrs
BIO 105
 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 4
BIO 106
 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 4
BIO 108
 Microbiology 3 3 4
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 1 3
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 1 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 3 0 3
PSY 204 Lifespan Development 3 0 3
SOC 101 Principal of Sociology 3 0 3
Humanities Elective 3 0 3
Humanities Elective 3 0 3
NURM 100 Math for Pharmacology (For Accepted Students Only) 3   1 
All general education courses listed above must be completed prior to starting the Accelerated Nursing courses for the Spring semester.
Total Credits 34
NURM 100 Mathematics for Pharmacology 1 0 1
Spring Semister
SPRING SEMESTER
Course Course Title Lecture Hrs Lab Hrs Credit Hrs
NURM 105 Introduction to Foundations of Professional Nursing Concepts
 5.5 16.5 11
Total Credits 11
Summer Semester
SUMMER SEMESTER
Course Course Title Lecture Hrs Lab Hrs Credit Hrs
NURM 205 Advanced Essentials of Professional Nursing Concepts 6.3 19 9
Total Credits 9
Fall Semester
FALL SEMESTER
Course Course Title Lecture Hrs Lab Hrs Credit Hrs
NURM 210 Synthesis of Professional Nursing Concepts
 4.5 16.5 11
Total Credits 11
  • Nursing Credits: 31
  • General Education Credits: 33
  • Total Credits: 64

Class Schedule

2 days of lecture and 2 days of clinical (Daytime only)