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 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 | ||