Accelerated BSN - About the Program
Do you currently hold a bachelor's degree in another field and want a change of career?
If so, the Accelerated BSN program is the program for you!
The Accelerated BSN program is designed for those individuals who have a bachelor's degree in another field, and are looking to change career paths to nursing in a short amount of time. The Accelerated BSN program only takes 15 months to complete.
Purpose
The purpose of the Accelerated Baccalaureate Program is to prepare nurses at an accelerated pace for entry-level professional practice and provide a solid foundation for graduate study. The accelerated program is a continuous four (4) semester, 15-month curriculum designed for students who have a prior baccalaureate degree in another field.
Program Information
Students are admitted annually in the summer semester and must complete 63 hours of prerequisite coursework prior to entering the program.
Students in the accelerated program integrate with students in the Traditional BSN program for some courses and specific learning activities A dominant problem-based learning methodology will be used for course delivery with some components integrated within the existing generic BSN program.
Students must enroll in full time study and no part-time study option is permitted in the Accelerated BSN program option. Students are strongly encouraged NOT to work while in the program.
