ABSN Curriculum
During our 16-month ABSN program, you will complete 53 credit hours over the span of four full-time semesters. Taught by Madonna’s experienced nursing faculty and clinical instructors, our ABSN@Madonna curriculum provides a solid educational foundation that prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam.
| First Semester | ||
| NUR 2810 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 3 credits |
| NUR 2830 | Health Assessment & Promotion | 3 credits |
| NUR 3420 | Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| NUR 3460 | Holistic Mental Health Nursing Care | 4 credits |
| Total Credits: 13 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| NUR 3480 | Holistic Nursing Care Adults and Families I (1st 8 weeks) | 5 credits |
| NUR 3980 | Holistic Nursing Care of Adults and Families II (2nd 8 weeks) | 4 credits |
| NUR 3970 | Population-Focused Care of The Older Adult and Family | 5 credits |
| Total Credits: 14 | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| NUR 3960 | Evidence-Based Scholarship and Practice | 2 credits |
| NUR 4410 | Holistic Nursing Care of Children and Families – Peds | 4 credits |
| NUR 4430 | Population-Focused Professional Nursing | 5 credits |
| NUR 4450 | Holistic Nursing Care of Women and Families – OB | 4 credits |
| Total Credits: 15 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| NUR 4820 | Holistic Care Immersion | 5 credits |
| NUR 4840 | Dynamic Nursing Leadership | 3 credits |
| NUR 4950 | Transitions to Professional Nursing Praxis | 3 credits |
| Total Credits: 11 | ||
Additional Coursework Requirements
Post-Degree Applicants (students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree) must meet all nursing prerequisite, signature, and support course requirements. Students may be required to take additional courses not listed if previous degree coursework fails to meet nursing or university degree program requirements. Each student will be individually evaluated and notified of additional course requirements.
Transfer Applicants (students who have previous college coursework, but no bachelor’s degree) must meet all nursing prerequisite, signature, core curriculum, and support 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 additional course requirements.
For more details, students can refer to the course catalog or the Learning Goals and Core Curriculum Requirements.