Accelerated ADN Nursing Programs?

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Hi everyone! I am looking to attend nursing school after I finish my prerequisites in May. I've been looking around, and I saw that there are a lot of ADN programs, but all of them are two years. Personally, I'd rather take nursing courses over the Summer to finish my degree faster. With that, does anyone know of any schools that have an ADN program with 4 consecutive semesters?

Also, I have a bachelors degree in a non-science major, but all of the ABSN programs are extremely expensive. Along with that, the course load for an ABSN seems to be a bit much. I feel as if my GPA would suffer if I had to do 18 credits per semester with clinicals.

Thank you!

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I have also been looking for one since I already have my Bachelors. When I look at the ADN curriculum in my state it includes the general ED courses that I already took. Would like to do an Accelerated ADN instead of a BSN to save money. Let me know if you find anything. 

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JuneBerry said:

I have also been looking for one since I already have my Bachelors. When I look at the ADN curriculum in my state it includes the general ED courses that I already took. Would like to do an Accelerated ADN instead of a BSN to save money. Let me know if you find anything. 

Hi! I actually found some. Depending on which state you're in, there are some in Pennsylvania and New York State. In PA, you can check out the UPMC School of Nursing programs. When you finish them, you graduate with an RN diploma and can sit for the NCLEX. Also, in Philadelphia, the Community College of Philadelphia has a One Year Nursing program for people with a Bachelor's degree. In New York, there is a community college in Albany that has an Accelerated One Year for people with a bachelor's as well.

When it comes to the general education credits, A&P1 and 2, Micro, Psych, etc. Most of the schools will transfer your credits over so that you can just focus on the core nursing courses. I'm doing this and I've talked to all of the schools listed above. Take a look at those schools if you're in the area. I'm thinking of doing the UPMC Schools because they are 16 months straight (Fall,Spring,Summer,Fall) and you can enroll in fall or Spring. The other programs only have a Summer start and I missed the deadline to apply. Best of luck!

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Wow, thanks! I was looking at NY and missed these. I'll check it out. 

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