Program Overview

Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Program

The accelerated nursing program admits students who have met all prerequisite requirements. Graduates are prepared to practice in both hospital and nonhospital settings and have the foundation for advanced study in nursing. This education provides the foundation for the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, leadership skills, and pursuit of high standards in health care to influence quality health outcomes.

Program Overview

This program will be a good fit if you:

• Like to work with others and help people.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Have an aptitude in science and math.
• Are interested in caring for people's health.
• Are a good problem solver.

Career Opportunities

Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:

• Nurse
• Advanced practice registered nurse such as nurse anesthesiologist, nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner (requires additional educational preparation)
• Nurse educator (requires additional educational preparation)
• Nurse leader (requires additional educational preparation)
• Nurse scientist (requires additional educational preparation)

Recent Employers

Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:

• Avera Health
• Monument Health
• Sanford Health
• VA Health Care Systems
• Mayo Clinic

Internship Opportunities

We have provided the following internship opportunities:

• Avera Health
• Monument Health
• Sanford Health
• VA Health Care Systems
• Mayo Clinic

Clubs & Organizations

We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:

• Student Nurses Association
• Nurses Christian Fellowship

Program Requirements

For more information on program requirements, please refer to the Academic Advising Guide Sheets and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program details.