ACCELERATED NURSING PROGRAM IN OHIO
If nursing is your calling, our second-degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is the answer. Our 16-month ABSN program is the only one in Ohio to have three locations and three start dates a year.
With a BSN from Xavier University, you can rest assured that you’re receiving a high-quality education from a well-respected institution. From comprehensive coursework to top-notch clinical partnerships with the best health care facilities in Ohio, our ABSN program is the right path to take on your journey to become a nurse.
HOW THE XAVIER ABSN PROGRAM WORKS
If you meet all of the admission requirements, which include holding a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, you can apply to our ABSN program in Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Columbus and begin your accelerated nursing education in January, May, or August.
EARN YOUR BSN
Comprising 63 credit hours, the Accelerated BSN program builds on your non-nursing college education to make the 16-month transition into nursing possible. It follows a fast-paced sequence of online and on-site curriculum over four full-time semesters.
- Online accelerated nursing courses teach you the fundamentals and theories of the profession anytime, anywhere.
- Nursing skills and simulation labs at your enrollment location focus on your applied skills development and clinical judgment.
- Accelerated BSN clinicals at local health care facilities provide real-world experience in diverse areas of patient care.
Overall, our ABSN program is a serious full-time commitment that requires hard work and dedication to make it through. But don’t worry, our nursing faculty and staff will provide you with guidance and support every step of the way.
If you have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and the drive to become a nurse, our ABSN program can fast-track your career. Download our ABSN Program 101 Guide to help you successfully navigate the accelerated path to nursing.
NURSING CLINICAL PARTNERS
We offer some of the best clinical placements of any ABSN program in Ohio. It’s because we have a strong, expansive network of health care partners in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus. So expect to complete supervised clinical practice in a wide variety of settings across the health care continuum.
Our clinical partners include:
- Mercy Health
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Cleveland Clinic
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- OhioHealth
- The Christ Hospital Health Network
- TriHealth
While we can’t guarantee placement in a specific health care facility, we’ll place you in a quality clinical setting that promotes personal and professional development.
My admission counselor was great. She sealed the deal for me because I wanted to go to a university with a sense of community and one where I was going to feel supported.
Ayana, ABSN Student
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS AN ABSN PROGRAM?
It is an accelerated nursing program for students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and want to quickly transition into the nursing profession. The Xavier ABSN program is a second-degree nursing program.
HOW MANY ABSN PREREQUISITES DOES XAVIER REQUIRE?
We only have four prerequisite course requirements for our 16-month ABSN program.
HOW LONG IS THE XAVIER ABSN PROGRAM?
After successfully completing the prerequisites, you can graduate from our ABSN program in 16 months.
WHERE IS THE XAVIER ABSN PROGRAM OFFERED AND HOW SOON CAN I START THE PROGRAM?
We have three ABSN program start dates a year at our locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio.
Because we offer three start dates a year—January, May, and August—at all of our site locations, qualified students can start the program as soon as they’re ready. Our rolling admissions process also means that applicants receive a decision within a few weeks of applying.
HOW CAN ONLINE COURSEWORK PREPARE ME TO BECOME A PRACTICE-READY NURSE?
Our Accelerated BSN program is not 100% online. While you complete a significant amount of the ABSN curriculum online, there’s also a lot of experiential learning involved—expect to clock more than 850 hours of clinical practice, which constitutes both lab and practicum time. After graduating from the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam with confidence and enter the profession as a practice-ready nurse.
CAN I WORK WHILE PURSUING MY NURSING DEGREE?
Our ABSN program is a rigorous, fast-paced education path that requires serious commitment. It could easily be considered a full-time job in and of itself. If you’re in a situation where you must work while in the program, it’s important to have a job that gives you the flexibility you need to attend labs and clinicals.
IS THE XAVIER ABSN PROGAM ACCREDITED?
Yes. We hold our ABSN program to high standards and maintain the guidelines that ensure our program is one of the highest caliber. In fact, the baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate certificate programs at Xavier University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
DOES THE PROGRAM PREPARE YOU FOR THE NCLEX?
Yes. Throughout your time in the program, you’ll be learning key concepts to help you prepare to sit confidently for the NCLEX exam. For more information, see our blog on how to prepare for the NCLEX: 5 Steps.
ABSN 101 Guide
Download our ABSN 101 Guide to help you successfully navigate the accelerated path to nursing.