Nursing - Accelerated (BSN)
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Degree Type
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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College
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Contact
Advising Contact:
Phone: 479-788-7856
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at UAFS is designed for students who already hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and want to transition into a nursing career.
This fast-paced, 15-month program combines rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical training, and advanced simulation experiences to prepare you for RN licensure and a meaningful career in patient care.
The Accelerated BSN gives you a strong foundation of knowledge and clinical experience in preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, the final step in earning your RN license.
You will apply to UAFS and to the Accelerated BSN program. University admission does not guarantee program admission. Applications are due by March 1.
Is the Accelerated BSN Right for Me?
This program is an excellent fit if you:
- Already hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field
- Want an intensive, streamlined path to becoming a Registered Nurse
- Are seeking a full-time, immersive program that can be completed in just 15 months
- Are ready for a fast-paced, highly structured, and clinically focused academic experience
Graduates gain the preparation needed to enter the workforce quickly with the skills and confidence essential to caring for patients in diverse healthcare settings.
Format
On Campus
Credit Hours
120
Degree Plan
What Can I do with my BSN?
- Hospital and acute-care nursing
- Outpatient and specialty clinic nursing
- Emergency and critical care
- Home health and hospice
- School and community health
A BSN also opens doors to:
- Specialty certifications
- Leadership roles
- Graduate nursing programs (MSN, NP, DNP)
According to the , the annual median wage in 2024 for Registered Nurses in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP was just roughly $77,000.
Related Program Pathway
The evolving world of healthcare has created a constantly growing need for nursing professionals of all levels. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing utilizes cutting-edge technology and clinical experience within area healthcare systems to provide the active, hands-on learning necessary to prepare competent and compassionate nurses. The nursing education program challenges students to think critically in an environment that facilitates educational mobility, personal growth, and a pattern of life-long learning and also challenge students to use evidence-based practice guidelines in the environment in which nursing is being provided.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- use the nursing process and critical thinking to promote, maintain, and restore the health of individuals and families throughout the lifespan.
- evaluate the application of research findings to support evidence-based practice.
- communicate effectively using interpersonal, written, and technological strategies.
- integrate leadership and management skills in the provision of cost-effective quality health care.
- individualize culturally and ethnically sensitive health promotion strategies with individuals, families, populations and communities in a variety of settings.
- model professional role development through nursing behaviors consistent with professional standards.
CCNE Accreditation
This program is accredited by the .