ABSN Curriculum
Earn your ABSN degree in as few as 16 months through a rigorous, supportive curriculum designed to prepare you for nursing practice and the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Complete the ASBN program in as few as 16 months
- 53 credit-hour accelerated nursing curriculum
- Learn from experienced nursing faculty
- Designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam
- Develop clinical judgment and patient-care skills
- Build a strong foundation for professional nursing practice
Through a blend of online coursework and experiential learning, students will develop the confidence and skills necessary for a rewarding nursing career. Our curriculum is carefully designed to ensure you receive a high-quality and comprehensive education and support from our dedicated faculty.
First Semester
| NUR 2830 | Health Assessment | 3 credits |
| NUR 2820 | Intro to Professional Nursing | 4 credits |
| NUR 3480 | Holistic Nursing Care Adults and Families I | 5 credits |
| NUR 3420 | Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| Total Credits: 15 |
Second Semester
| NUR 3460 | Holistic Mental Health Nursing Care | 4 credits |
| NUR 3850 | Research and Evidence-based Practice I | 2 credits |
| NUR 3975 | Population Focused Care of the Older Adult and Family (Gero) | 4 credits |
| NUR 3985 | Holistic Nursing Care Adults and Families II | 5 credits |
| Total Credits: 15 |
Third Semester
| NUR 4450 | Holistic Nursing Care of Women and Families (OB) | 4 credits |
| NUR 4410 | Holistic Nursing Care of Children and Families (Peds) | 4 credits |
| NUR 4870 | Population-Focused Professional Nursing (Community) | 4 credits |
| Total Credits: 12 |
Fourth Semester
| NUR 4860 | Holistic Care Immersion | 6 credits |
| NUR 4840 | Dynamic Nursing Leadership | 3 credits |
| NUR 4970 | Research and Evidence-based Practice II | 2 credits |
| Total Credits: 11 |
Additional Coursework Requirements
Post-Degree Applicants (students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree) must meet all nursing prerequisites, support, and signature (Goal 8) course requirements. Each student will be individually evaluated and notified of transfer equivalencies.
Transfer Applicants (students who have previous college coursework, but no bachelor’s degree) must meet all nursing prerequisites, support, core curriculum, and signature course requirements. Students may be required to take additional courses not listed if previous coursework fails to meet core curriculum, university, or nursing degree requirements. Each student will be individually evaluated and notified of transfer equivalencies and any additional coursework requirements.
For more details, students can refer to the course catalog or the Learning Goals and Core Curriculum Requirements.
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