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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Accelerated BSN program (ABSN) is a full-time program for students interested in becoming a registered nurse (RN).  Students with a minimum of 64 pre-requisite courses are eligible for the program. 

Located on the campus of UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, the ABSN program provides students the opportunity to explore nursing with real-life patient care experiences in a hospital-based educational setting. Clinical rotations include hospitals, clinics, schools, and community agencies. In addition, students will have access to the College's state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Center.  

The program begins each Spring Semester (January) and is 12 months in length.  Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse. 

ABSN Curriculum

Accelerated BSN Program Curriculum

64 Pre-requisite courses

Semester I (Spring)

Course

Credit Hours

NUR300 Nursing Fundamentals

 5

NUR305 Nursing Health Assessment

 2

NUR315 Medical-Surgical Alterations in Nursing

 6

NUR320 Pharmacology

 3

NUR330 Professional Concepts I

 2

BIO321 Pathophysiology

 3

Total Credits for Semester I

 21

Semester II (Summer)

Course

 Credit Hours

NUR335 Medical-Nursing Alterations in Nursing 2

 6

NUR345 Maternal Child Nursing

 6

NUR350 Professional Concepts 2

 2

NUR410 Intro to Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice

 3

Total Credit Hours for Summer

 17

Semester III (Fall)

Course

Credit Hours

NUR400 Medical-Surgical Alterations in Nursing 3

 6

NUR405 Mental Health Nursing

 3

NUR415 Community Health Nursing

 4

NUR430 Professional Concepts 3

 2

NUR440 Nursing Practicum

 3

Total Credit Hours for Semester III

 18

Nursing Credits - 56
Pre-requisite Course Credits - 64
Total Program Credits - 120

 

Pre-requisite courses
The following courses must be completed prior to enrolling in the ABNS program.

Accelerated BSN Program Curriculum

64 Pre-requisite courses

Biological/Natural Sciences & Math

Credit Hours

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Microbiology

4

 Nutrition3

Elective

3

Total Natural Sciences & Math

18

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Credit Hours

General Psychology

3

Developmental Psychology3

Introduction to Sociology

3

Ethics

3

Electives

Total Social & Behavior Science Credits

15

27
 

Humanities/Other

Credit Hours

English Composition 

3

Humanities Electives

12

Other Elective (any discipline)

4

Total Humanities/Other discipline

19

 

Total Pre-requisite Course Credits

64

 

 

 

ABSN Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements - Accelerated BSN Program

  • High School Graduate (cumulative GPA of 2.50) or HiSET/GED
  • ACT examination results - 19 composite score
  • Completion of 64 credits of pre-requisite courses (cumulative GPA of 2.80)
Licensure

Components of nursing licensure include verification of graduation from an approved prelicensure nursing education program.

State Certification examination eligibility requirements can be found at NCSBN.

 

ABSN Program Effectiveness Data
Review the ABSN Effectiveness Datafor more information on NCLEX-RN Pass Rates, Job Placement and Graduation Rates.