Nursing, BSN Accelerated
Pending May 2024 Board of Regents approval.
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is a 15-month, second degree program designed for those who hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline (BA, BS). This program consists entirely of nursing coursework and clinical practice. All pre-requisites must be completed prior to matriculation. The ABSN program consists of 60 credits in nursing courses. The curriculum blends classroom, hybrid and online learning and clinical experiences in a variety of settings. A minor is not required.
Major Requirements (60 credits)
| NRSE 110 | Introduction to Nursing Theories | 2 |
| NRSE 150 | Nutrition | 3 |
| NRSE 210 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| NRSE 250 | Nursing Care of Well Populations | 3 |
| NRSE 260 | Evidence-Based Nursing Interventions | 3 |
| NRSE 270 | Gerontological Nursing | 3 |
| NRSE 303 | Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NRSE 310 | Altered Health Concepts and Therapeutic Interventions | 4 |
| NRSE 320 | Holistic Care of Adults with Health Alterations | 5 |
| NRSE 345 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NRSE 360 | Maternity Nursing: The Expanding Family | 3 |
| NRSE 445 | Social Justice and Health Promotion of Communities | 4 |
| NRSE 465 | Nursing Care of Families with Children | 3 |
| NRSE 470 | Holistic Nursing Care of the Critically Ill | 5 |
| NRSE 485 | Professional Values and Role Development | 3 |
| NRSE 490 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| NRSE 495 | Synthesis of Professional Nursing Practice | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 60