ABSN CURRICULUM
Our accelerated BSN program is comprised of 63 total credit hours and more than 850 hours of clinical practice, which you complete over four, full-time semesters. The program features a fast-paced blend of online and onsite instruction.
Our ABSN curriculum follows a logical, highly effective sequence of coursework, labs and clinical practice over four semesters.
CURRICULUM BY SEMESTER
Each term is eight weeks long, with the entire curriculum taught over four, full-time semesters.
SEMESTER I
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Ways of Knowing | 3 credits |
| 110 | Health, Culture, & Diversity | 1 credit |
| 232 | Nsg Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| 233 | Nsg Funds Practicum | 3 credits |
| 226 | Nsg Communications & Assessment | 3 credits |
| 227 | Nsg Communication & Assessment Practicum | 1 credit |
| Total | 14 credits |
SEMESTER II
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 364 | Pathophysiology | 3 credits |
| 266 | Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| 470 | Community/Public Health Nursing | 3 credits |
| 471 | C/PH Practicum | 2 credits |
| 362 | Adults in Transitions 1 | 3 credits |
| 363 | Adults in Trans 1 Practicum | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
SEMESTER III
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 366 | Adults in Transitions 2 | 3 credits |
| 367 | Adults in Trans 2 Practicum | 3 credits |
| 384 | Childbearing Health in Transitions | 3 credits |
| 383 | Childbearing Practicum | 1 credit |
| 382 | Health Trns in Children & Fam | 3 credits |
| 381 | Children Practicum | 1 credit |
| 370 | Nsg Research | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
SEMESTER IV
| ABSN COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 472 | Care of the Complex Client | 4 credits |
| 473 | Care of the Complex Client Practicum | 4 credits |
| 452 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 credits |
| 451 | MH Practicum | 1 credit |
| 498 | Senior Seminar | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
Total Program Credits – 63
Are you ready to start working toward earning a BSN? Our admissions counselors can help you decide if our accelerated nursing curriculum is for you. Contact us to learn more about our ABSN curriculum.
ABOUT OUR HYBRID LEARNING MODEL
Our ABSN curriculum features a fast-paced blend of online and onsite instruction that consists of:
- Online nursing coursework that focuses on the fundamentals and theories of the profession and allow you to attend “class” whenever it fits best into your schedule. Note our Accelerated BSN program is not 100% online, and instructor deadlines still apply.
- Nursing simulation labs that provide a contextual setting for putting nursing theory into practice and developing hands-on clinical skills.
- Clinical rotations in top health care facilities in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus that provide real-world experience in diverse areas of nursing practice, such as pediatrics, mental health and community health, to name a few.
Upon graduation from our Accelerated BSN program, you will be poised to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®), an exam every nursing student must pass to become a licensed, practicing nurse. Our nursing graduates are also eligible to sit for the Holistic Certification Exam after passing the NCLEX.
ABSN 101 Guide
Download our ABSN 101 Guide to help you successfully navigate the accelerated path to nursing.