Schools With Accelerated BSN Programs

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

• The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) degree is a 16-month nursing program for individuals who already hold a Bachelor's degree in another field. The university offers the program through the Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and a 3.0 GPA on prerequisite courses, a passing score on the pre-admission test, write an essay and a cover letter, complete an undergraduate application and submit official transcripts to the admissions office. Prospective students may attend an informational meeting each December. Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available.

  University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
  1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
  Colorado Springs, CO 80918
  719-255-4422
  uccs.edu

Duke University

• The Duke University School of Nursing offers a full-time, campus-based 16-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in another field. The program covers all topics in a traditional BSN program and offers clinical experiences at Duke University Health System facilities. Students can apply 15 of the ABSN credits earned towards the pursuit of a graduate degree. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, have earned at least a 3.0 GPA, successfully completed all prerequisite courses, and have earned at least a combined score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in the five years before application. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, write a personal statement, complete an in-person interview and have intermediate-level computer skills. In addition to financial aid, scholarships and grants, tuition reimbursement is available to graduates of the program who agree to work as nurses in the Duke University Health System.

  Duke University
  School of Nursing
  Accelerated BSN Admissions
  DUMC 3322
  307 Trent Drive
  Durham, NC, 27710
  919-684-9161
  nursing.duke.edu

Florida State University

• The Florida State University College of Nursing offers a full-time campus-based 12-month Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program for individuals possessing a bachelor's degree in another field. Expert faculty members cover all the material in a traditional BSN program, offer clinical experiences and use the latest technology. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, cumulative GPA of 3.2, complete the HESI A2 examination, complete an undergraduate application and the Accelerated Track BSN application, submit a resume and complete prerequisite courses. Many financial aid options are available. The College of Nursing also offers numerous scholarships in addition to other scholarships offered to nursing students.

  Florida State University
  School of Nursing
  98 Varsity Way
  Tallahassee, FL 32306
  850-644-3296
  nursing.fsu.edu

Baylor University

• Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing offers the FastBacc program, which is a full-time 12-month ABSN program for individuals who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree. The program begins each summer with traditional classes, on-line courses, clinical and lab activities, and hybrid interactive learning experiences. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on all prerequisite courses and submit a Baylor University application, School of Nursing application, official transcripts and HESI A2 scores.

  Baylor University
  Louise Herrington School of Nursing
  3700 Worth Street
  Dallas, Texas 75246
  214-818-8118
  baylor.edu