Admission to the BSN Accelerated Program
Students who have already received a bachelor’s degree have the option to apply for the Accelerated BSN track, an intense 12-month program for exceptional students. Students who have met the requirements for admission to UNMC can apply through NursingCAS (http://nursingcas.org/), a centralized application service for students applying to registered nursing (RN) programs at all levels.
Admission to the College of Nursing is a competitive process and is based primarily on your campus preference, the GPA of the required prerequisite courses, the total number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of the application, the receipt of positive references, and a personal statement. For the Accelerated program it also includes an interview with qualified applicants. See the Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy (5.2.3) in the Student Policies section for details.
Students Whose First Language is not English
For applicants whose native language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson (PTE) is required for admissions. Test results must be recent (within five years prior to applying to UNMC). See the English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students policy (5.2.5) in the Student Policies section for details.
Transfer Credit
The College of Nursing may accept transfer credit earned in an accredited college. The College is the final authority on granting transfer credit and determining how transfer courses and credits apply toward a degree in nursing. Transfer credits are recorded with no grade or quality points assigned. Grades from transfer courses may be considered for admission purposes. See the Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy (5.2.8) in the Student Policies section for details.
Admission Key Dates
- Application Opens: March 1
- Application Due: July 1
- Program Start: January
Accelerated BSN Plan of Study
The Accelerated BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is an intense 12-month program for well-qualified students with a bachelor's degree in another field.
12 months — 3 semesters
| Spring | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG 311 | PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH I | 2 |
| NRSG 312 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE | 4 |
| NRSG 313 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE I | 4 |
| NRSG 314 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLINICAL I | 4 |
| NRSG 316 | EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND LEADERSHIP IN NURSING | 3 |
| NRSG 317 | PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS I | 2 |
| NRSG 331 | PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH II | 2 |
| NRSG 332 | PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS II | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG 333 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE II | 5 |
| NRSG 334 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLIN II | 4 |
| NRSG 411 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE III | 4 |
| NRSG 412 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLIN III | 4 |
| NRSG 424 | LEADERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG 413 | POPULATION CENTERED CARE | 5 |
| NRSG 415 | POLICY AND ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY | 3 |
| NRSG 419 | TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING | 4 |
| NRSG 421 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE IV | 3 |
| NRSG 422 | PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLINICAL IV | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Please note: The BSN curriculum will continuously evolve to offer superior preparation for the changing demands of modern nursing. Course numbers, titles and other details are subject to change.