 For undergraduate students, we offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with two pathways: a traditional 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a 12-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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###  [Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)](/programs-admission/bsn-programs/bachelor-science-nursing-bsn) 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is for undergraduate students who want to pursue a nursing career. It is a traditional, 4-year comprehensive program that blends coursework with clinical experience.

 

      



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###  [Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)](/programs-admission/bsn-programs/accelerated-bachelor-science-nursing-absn) 

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is a 12-month, full-time program designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field who are eager to transition into the nursing profession.

 

      



 

 

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