Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Program 鈥 Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions about 人兽性交鈥檚 online Accelerated BSN program.
人兽性交鈥檚 ABSN Program is a cohort-based program that begins each fall. Applications are accepted year-round, and students are encouraged to apply early to secure a spot in the upcoming cohort. To be considered for fall admission to the ABSN program, applications must be submitted by June 30.
The program follows a hybrid format:
Applicants must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a non-nursing field with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Transfer coursework may be evaluated for GPA and credit toward prerequisites.
No. The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program is designed for students who hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree in another discipline and are not licensed RNs. If you are already an RN, you may be eligible for 人兽性交鈥檚 RN-to-BSN program.
To be eligible for 人兽性交 University鈥檚 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, the following prerequisite courses must be completed before starting the program. Science coursework should be completed within the past 10 years.
Required Prerequisite Courses:
*Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better. Transfer credit will be considered for all courses listed.
Not sure which courses you鈥檝e already completed? Start with a FREE transcript evaluation. Our admissions team will review your previous coursework and clearly identify:
You may complete prerequisite courses at any regionally accredited institution, but for convenience and continuity, all 人兽性交 prerequisite courses are offered 100% online鈥攎aking it easy to stay on track and prepare for program entry.
Important: All prerequisites must be completed before you begin the ABSN cohort.
Prerequisites may be completed at 人兽性交 University (many available online) or any accredited college. Always confirm transferability with the Registrar鈥檚 Office before enrolling elsewhere.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted by June 30, 2026, for fall 2026 enrollment. Applicants must provide official transcripts in the online application.
The Accelerated BSN program is a full-time, lockstep program completed in 15 months (4 consecutive semesters) starting each fall.
The ABSN program requires 68 credit hours beyond prerequisite coursework.
Students typically complete 15鈥18 credit hours per semester, including online coursework, labs, and clinical rotations.
No. The Accelerated BSN is a full-time, intensive program and cannot be completed on a part-time basis.
In-person classes and labs are held on 人兽性交鈥檚 campus in New Concord, Ohio. Online coursework takes place on Canvas, our online learning platform.
Clinical rotations are held in New Concord and surrounding areas such as Zanesville, Cambridge, and Newark. Pediatric rotations take place at Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital in Columbus.
Due to the program鈥檚 intensity, full-time work is discouraged. Some students manage limited part-time hours, but this should be discussed with your advisor.
人兽性交 University is committed to making your nursing education high-quality, accessible, and affordable. Tuition for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is $515 per credit hour, plus fees for labs and assessments.
To help reduce your total cost, ABSN students may have access to:
Combined with strong earning potential for registered nurses in Ohio, the ABSN program is an affordable investment in a high-demand, well-paying career.
Talk with a financial aid advisor to review your options and plan your most affordable path to enrollment.
ABSN students have access to:
Yes. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 人兽性交 University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)(). Additionally, the program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Macey Carson, MSN, RN
ABSN and RN-BSN Program Advisor
Program Coordinator and Recruiter for the RN-BSN and ABSN Nurse program tracks
Instructor of Nursing
人兽性交 University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-6168
E-mail: maceyc@muskingum.edu