Program Overview

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is offered by the Department of Nursing. Designed for those who have already obtained a non-nursing bachelor's degree, this accelerated BSN degree accounts for 58 credits of GenEd and prerequisite transfer courses from the first bachelor's degree and includes 63 credits in undergraduate nursing courses (total undergraduate credits of 121).

Overview

The ABSN nursing courses provide extensive knowledge, skills, and experience required to become a registered nurse over the course of 16 months. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 63 nursing credit hours plus 58 transfer credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 overall and in the major.

Campus Location and Program Details

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: HP-NURA-BSNU
• Nursing Program Fee: $1500 per semester

Admissions

Admission to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive. Applicants must have already earned an undergraduate degree in a non-nursing major. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required for admission. Students must have completed the following prerequisite courses needed for admission:

• Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology with lab (8 credits)
• General Biology with lab (4 credits)
• Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
• Psychology (3 credits)
• Developmental Psychology or equivalent (3 credits)
• English Composition (3 credits)

Facilities and Clinical Sites

The Nursing Resource Center at Temple's Health Sciences Center campus is a simulation-based learning environment that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to aid in student skill development, critical reasoning, and teamwork. Students participate in real-life situations in a safe and controlled simulated setting with guidance from faculty. BSN students complete a total of 973 hours of clinical experience in lab, simulation, community-, and hospital-based settings.

Accreditation

The program is approved by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Temple University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum and prerequisite courses. These requirements will be satisfied by transfer credits from a student's undergraduate degree, subject to review and approval by the Department of Nursing. All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major.

College Requirement

All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play. This requirement will be satisfied by HRPR 5001 Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions.

Clearance Requirements

Students attending Temple University College of Public Health are required to submit to Temple University Student Health Services proof of immunizations and proof of immunity for MMR, Varicella, and hepatitis B, proof of being fully vaccinated to COVID-19, TB screening, and a physical exam prior to matriculation.

Department of Nursing Requirements

• NURS 1003: Introduction to the Nursing Profession (1 credit)
• NURS 2089: Foundations of Nursing (3 credits)
• NURS 2144: Health Assessment (3 credits)
• NURS 2262: Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice I (2 credits)
• NURS 2263: Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice II (2 credits)
• NURS 2689: Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Care of the Adult (7 credits)
• NURS 3296: Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally (3 credits)
• NURS 3496: Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
• NURS 3587: Pediatric Health Nursing (4 credits)
• NURS 3589: Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Complex Care of the Adult (7 credits)
• NURS 3687: Mental Health Nursing (2 credits)
• NURS 3787: Population Health (3 credits)
• NURS 3889: Maternal Infant Nursing (4 credits)
• NURS 4189: Nursing Leadership and Management (4 credits)
• NURS 4401: Senior Seminar I: Transition to Practice (2 credits)
• NURS 4402: Senior Seminar II: Synthesis of Nursing (2 credits)
• NURS 4886: General Nursing Practice Internship (9 credits)
• SBS 2106: Perspectives on Lifecycle Nutrition (2 credits)

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested plan for new students starting in the academic year is outlined as follows:

Year 1

• Fall:
  • NURS 1003: Introduction to the Nursing Profession (1 credit)
  • NURS 2089: Foundations of Nursing (3 credits)
  • NURS 2144: Health Assessment (3 credits)
  • NURS 2262: Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice I (2 credits)
  • NURS 2689: Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Care of the Adult (7 credits)
• Spring:
  • NURS 2263: Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice II (2 credits)
  • NURS 3296: Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally (3 credits)
  • NURS 3589: Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Complex Care of the Adult (7 credits)
  • NURS 3687: Mental Health Nursing (2 credits)
  • NURS 3787: Population Health (3 credits)

Year 2

• Summer I:
  • NURS 3587: Pediatric Health Nursing (4 credits)
  • NURS 3496: Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
  • NURS 3889: Maternal Infant Nursing (4 credits)
  • NURS 4401: Senior Seminar I: Transition to Practice (2 credits)
  • SBS 2106: Perspectives on Lifecycle Nutrition (2 credits)
• Fall:
  • HRPR 5001: Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions (0 credits)
  • NURS 4189: Nursing Leadership and Management (4 credits)
  • NURS 4402: Senior Seminar II: Synthesis of Nursing (2 credits)
  • NURS 4886: General Nursing Practice Internship (9 credits)