Xavier University Columbus ABSN

Xavier University’s Columbus ABSN program lets you put your education in motion sooner. Our 16-month accelerated nursing program offers three starts per year—January, May, and August.

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16-MONTH ABSN PROGRAM

ACCELERATED NURSING EDUCATION

Our 16-month ABSN program in Columbus offers start dates in January, May, and August, ample clinical placements, and an online learning component that gives students an additional degree of flexibility in pursuing their nursing dreams.

Because it’s a second-degree option, our ABSN program is for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field of study and want to accelerate their nursing career. You’ll find that our ABSN students come from diverse educational backgrounds. While some nursing students have degrees in psychology and biology, others studied marketing, finance, or the liberal arts in college.

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Online Learning

Students complete coursework online, bringing a level of flexibility to the rigors of nursing school.

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Columbus Site

Our ABSN Learning Center provides a realistic clinical setting for developing nursing skills.

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Clinical Rotations

Our clinical partners in Columbus, including OhioHealth, provide top patient care experiences.

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