
Accelerated BSN Nursing
Visit the School of NursingFrom helping bring new babies into the world to reviving patients in the ER, nurses work in every corner of the health care profession, caring for people across their lifespan.
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From helping bring new babies into the world to reviving patients in the ER, nurses work in every corner of the health care profession, caring for people across their lifespan.
Matt Bachman, a student in the accelerated BSN program, learns pediatric respiratory care from nursing professor Marcie Gawel in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on the North Haven Campus.
Nurses assess health problems, develop plans for patient care and educate patients on disease prevention. With an expected shortfall of 1 million nurses by 2020, and nurses absorbing more responsibilities, career opportunities have never been greater. Nurses are in demand not only in acute and primary care settings, but also in new and growing fields, such as nursing informatics, which involves using patient data to improve the quality of care.
Our program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, who are interested in pursuing nursing as a second bachelor’s degree. The curriculum builds on your prior educational preparation, and the degree is completed in 12 months, starting in August with students concentrating solely on nursing courses.
Our program prepares you to be an integral member of the health care team and a transformational leader in the field. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and expertise to advance your education with a master’s or doctor of nursing practice degree.
Upon completion of the program, the BSN graduate will demonstrate the following competencies:
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the Master of Science in Nursing program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Quinnipiac University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, 202-887-6791.
Many of the nursing programs within Quinnipiac University’s School of Nursing also are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. Graduates of these programs are eligible to take the appropriate national exam to become board-certified holistic nurses at the basic or advanced level of nursing:
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.