Accelerated BSN program summary

概述

The Accelerated BSN (Bachelor of Science in 护理) is an intense 12-month program for well-qualified students with a bachelor's degree in another field.

Program availability by campus

The Accelerated BSN program is offered on our Omaha, Lincoln, KearneyScottsbluff 校园. Class size is limited 和 admission is competitive.

承认周期

学生 are admitted once annually for January program start.

Preparation coursework

Some/much of this coursework may already be satisfied by your existing bachelor's degree course of study. 你首先完成 prerequisite courses 总计 58个学分. Prerequisite courses are offered by the UNMC College of 护理. You may take them through the University of Nebraska (on campus or online/distance) or from any accredited community college, 4-year college or university.  

UNMC nursing coursework

学生 are admitted once annually for January program start. Required nursing coursework consists of 62个学分. Curriculum is predicated upon Traditional BSN plan of study, BSN learning structure 和 objectives progression but compresses the 2-year Traditional Program to 12 months, with key variations in class 和 clinical approach, 如下:

  • one 13-week summer session
  • two 16-week semesters (spring 和 fall)

Completion timeline

After prerequisites are completed, the Accelerated BSN is a full-time, one-year program. Clinical training rotations may include evenings 和/or weekends.  

Accelerated student profile

  • very motivated 和 goal-oriented, with high self expectations.
  • values higher education 和 working closely with people.
  • previous GPA over 3.3 — with many over 3.6.
  • ethnically 和 culturally diverse — about 12% male.
  • ages trend to 20s 和 early 30s — some older students.
  • existing bachelor's degree.
  • high pass rate — 97% average, first attempt — on RN license exam.

An intense, challenging curriculum

With their strong academic profile, our accelerated students expect a challenging, learning-packed schedule of study heavy on critical thinking, clinical application, independent evaluation, patient-centered context 和 successful care outcomes. They also prize clear, concise communication 和 teachers as mentors. All these ingredients are integral to our Accelerated BSN Program.

Clinical education affiliations

In addition to its own clinical simulation/skills labs, UNMC has relationships with more than 100 health care institutions across Nebraska to provide students a convenient, diverse range of clinical learning.

Outside work not advised

The rigorous pace of this full-time program makes any outside work inadvisable. Thus you'll need adequate financial resources for a year's living expenses plus tuition, 书, supplies 和 other educational expenses. We encourage you to apply for scholarships/financial aid.

你的第一步

Contact Sarah Jones, the Kearney student services coordinator, for answers to your questions 和 for guidance on requirements, application 和 admission. Phone 308-865-8322 or email sjones1@unmc.edu.