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 curriculum provides a solid educational foundation that prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam.
| First Semester | ||
| NUR 2830 | Health Assessment | 3 credits |
| NUR 2810 | Intro to Professional Nursing | 3 credits |
| NUR 3480 | Holistic Nursing Care Adults and Families I | 5 credits |
| NUR 3420 | Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| Total Credits: 14 |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUR 3460 | Holistic Mental Health Nursing Care | 4 credits |
| NUR 3970 | Population Focused Care of the Older Adult and Family (Gero) | 5 credits |
| NUR 3980 | Holistic Nursing Care Adults and Families II | 4 credits |
| Total Credits: 13 | ||
| 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 4430 | Population-Focused Professional Nursing (Community) | 5 credits |
| Total Credits: 13 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| NUR 3960 | Evidence-Based Scholarship & Practice | 2 credits |
| 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: 13 | ||
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.