Program Overview

Introduction to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program

The University of Tulsa's online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is designed for working professionals and adult learners who have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and want to quickly transition to a nursing career. The program allows students to complete their degree in as few as 21 months.

Program Overview

The online ABSN at TU is built on 60 core credits of nursing major courses. The program is offered in an accelerated eight-week format to allow for multiple starts each year. Degree completion requires a one-week skills bootcamp on campus as a prerequisite to clinical work and a combination of preceptor and project-based clinicals, totaling 630 hours.

Curriculum and Courses

The ABSN program includes the following courses:

• Prerequisites (12 credits)
  • CHEM 1004 Chemistry in Medicine (4 credits)
  • BIOL 2173 Human Physiology/BIOL 2171 Human Physiology Laboratory (4 credits)
  • BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy (3 credits)
  • BIOL 2151 Human Anatomy Laboratory (1 credit)
• Electives (6 credits)
  • General Electives (3 credits)
  • Nursing Major Electives (3 credits)
• Nursing Foundation Courses (11 credits)
  • AHS 2122 Normal Nutrition (2 credits)
  • AHS 2223 Microbiology for Health Professionals (3 credits)
  • AHS 2133 Life Span Processes or PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
  • AHS 4043 Introduction to Applied Health Care Research (3 credits)
• Nursing Major Courses (60 credits)
  • NSG 2111 On-Campus Skills Bootcamp (1 credit, 30 preclinical hours)
  • NSG 2003 Fundamentals of Nursing (3 credits)
  • NSG 2233 Pharmacology (3 credits)
  • NSG 2343 Acute and Chronic Care I (3 credits)
  • NSG 2373 Acute and Chronic Care I Practicum (3 credits, 135 clinical hours)
  • NSG 2443 Acute and Chronic Care II (3 credits)
  • NSG 2473 Acute and Chronic Care II Practicum (3 credits, 135 clinical hours)
  • NSG 3053 Health Assessment (3 credits)
  • NSG 3063 Theoretical Frameworks of Nursing (3 credits)
  • NSG 3073 Population Health (3 credits)
  • NSG 3071 Population Health Practicum (1 credit, 45 clinical hours)
  • NSG 3543 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations I (Gerontology/Mental Health) (3 credits)
  • NSG 3572 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations I Practicum (2 credits, 90 clinical hours)
  • NSG 4013 Nursing Care of the Family (3 credits)
  • NSG 4023 Healthcare Informatics (3 credits)
  • NSG 4263 Nursing Science V (3 credits)
  • NSG 4343 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations II (Maternal/Child) (3 credits)
  • NSG 4372 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations II Practicum (2 credits, 90 clinical hours)
  • NSG 4543 Quality Across Health Care Systems (3 credits)
  • NSG 4643 Capstone (3 credits)
  • NSG 4843 Acute and Chronic Care III (3 credits)
  • NSG 4873 Acute and Chronic Care III Practicum (3 credits, 135 clinical hours)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the online ABSN program at TU, students must meet the following requirements:

• Completed application for admission
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Professional resume or CV outlining academic and professional experience
• $150 enrollment deposit
• Professional liability insurance and health insurance (for clinical courses)
• Initial criminal background check paid on behalf of the student by the University of Tulsa
• An on-campus, five-day skills bootcamp must be completed prior to starting clinical courses

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition for the online ABSN program at TU is $625 per credit hour, with textbooks included. The program requires 60 core credits, and financial assistance and payment plans are available.

Accelerated Online BSN to MSN Degree Pathway

Graduates of TU's ABSN program with a 3.0 or greater who pass the NCLEX enjoy priority admission to the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a 30-credit hour program designed for working nurses who want to continue advancing their professional skill set.

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

The University of Tulsa is proud to have some of the highest first-time NCLEX pass rates in the state of Oklahoma, rates that also far exceed the national average. In both 2021 and 2022, 95% of first-time test-takers at TU received a passing score, and in 2023, TU had a 100% pass rate.

About The University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa is known for its long-standing legacy of producing skilled and hard-working nurses, dating back to its first graduating class from the School of Nursing in 1973. TU's online programs are sharing this reputation of academic excellence with a cohort of learners across the United States, preparing a new generation of future-ready nurses, compassionate caregivers, and nursing leaders to thrive in their field.