Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated in Health Professions is offered by Northeastern University.
Description
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) hybrid program, which offers students an opportunity to work closely with nursing faculty to master the core skills necessary to excel in their nursing career.
The program also seeks to prepare students to successfully take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and earn an RN license.
The Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Nursing has an extensive network of clinical affiliations at health centers, major teaching hospitals, and community hospitals that allow students to engage in clinical experiences covering a wide range of nursing specialties that include adult health, OB-GYN, pediatrics, Bouvé College of Health Sciences behavioral and mental health, acute care, public health, health education, and management/leadership.
Requirements
ABSN comprises 16 months of full-time study, combines online didactic coursework and hands-on learning involving both clinical placements and experience in the skills laboratory.
The ABSN curriculum includes 67 credits of undergraduate courses with online learning modules incorporating lectures and learning activities.
The majority of these credits are completed online through an e-learning platform that allows students to listen to lectures, submit assignments, complete interactive learning modules, and engage in discussion with faculty and classmates.