ABSN Curriculum
Our accelerated BSN program comprises 63 total credit hours and more than 850 hours of clinical practice, which you complete over four full-time semesters. The program features a fast-paced blend of online and onsite instruction.
Our ABSN curriculum follows a logical, highly effective sequence of coursework, labs and clinical practice over four semesters.
Curriculum by Semester
Semester I
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 128 | Ways of Knowing | 3 credits |
| NURS 112 | Health, Culture, & Diversity | 1 credit |
| NURS 234 | Nsg Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| NURS 235 | Nsg Funds Practicum | 3 credits |
| NURS 228 | Nsg Communications & Assessment | 3 credits |
| NURS 229 | Nsg Communication & Assessment Practicum | 1 credit |
| Total | 14 credits |
Semester II
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 368 | Pathophysiology | 3 credits |
| NURS 268 | Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| NURS 336 | Community/Public Health Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURS 337 | C/PH Practicum | 2 credits |
| NURS 356 | Adults in Transitions 1 | 3 credits |
| NURS 357 | Adults in Trans 1 Practicum | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
Semester III
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 358 | Adults in Transitions 2 | 3 credits |
| NURS 359 | Adults in Trans 2 Practicum | 3 credits |
| NURS 386 | Childbearing Health in Transitions | 3 credits |
| NURS 387 | Childbearing Practicum | 1 credit |
| NURS 388 | Health Trns in Children & Fam | 3 credits |
| NURS 389 | Children Practicum | 1 credit |
| NURS 378 | Nsg Research | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
Semester IV
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 474 | Care of the Complex Client | 4 credits |
| NURS 475 | Care of the Complex Client Practicum | 4 credits |
| NURS 454 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURS 455 | MH Practicum | 1 credit |
| NURS 494 | Senior Seminar | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
Total Program Credits – 63
Are you ready to start working toward earning a BSN? Our admissions advisers can help you decide if our accelerated nursing curriculum is for you. Contact us to learn more about our ABSN curriculum.
About Our Hybrid Learning Model
Our ABSN curriculum features a fast-paced blend of online and onsite instruction that consists of:
- Online nursing coursework that focuses on the fundamentals and theories of the profession and allows you to attend “class” whenever it fits best into your schedule. Note that our Accelerated BSN program is not 100% online, and instructor deadlines still apply.
- Nursing simulation labs that provide a contextual setting for putting nursing theory into practice and developing hands-on clinical skills.
- Clinical rotations in top healthcare facilities in Cleveland and Columbus that provide real-world experience in diverse areas of nursing practice, such as pediatrics, mental health and community health, to name a few.
Upon graduation from our Accelerated BSN program, you will be poised to sit for the NCLEX-RN, an exam every nursing student must pass to become a licensed, practicing nurse. Our nursing graduates are also eligible to sit for the Holistic Certification Exam after passing the NCLEX.
ABSN 101 Guide
Download our ABSN 101 Guide to help you successfully navigate the accelerated path to nursing.