shortest ABSN program in the country

SaleishaRN · May 8, 2013

Drexel University's ACE (Accelerated Career Entry) BSN Program - 11 months (4 quarters), 88 credits.

SweetCorn · May 8, 2013

Out west, both UNR (Nevada at Reno) and UNLV are 16 months (4 semesters) not accelerated and not a 2nd degree program.

Nevada State accelerated is 12 months and rather affordable (if you have western state residency status and can use the WAMU program).

In California the private schools (a couple were mentioned up thread) are the way to go if you can stomach the costs. Many state schools are still suffering from budget cuts and some accelerated programs have even been eliminated (Sac State) for one example.

Out east, Johns Hopkins has, I think a 12 month and 16 month program but one of my friends is not happy at all with their program. It's also expensive. U of Rochester has a 12 month program (I think it's 12) and so does U. of Southern Maine. There are probably lots others but that's what I can remember off the top of my head.

aleong29 · May 8, 2013

Although the private schools I mentioned earlier are very pricey, it's still very difficult to get in. For tuition alone, the absn program at Mt. St. Mary's is just under 60k, and Concordia is about 37k. Each school receives hundreds of applicants even with a huge price tag. Some people are willing to pay the amount! With that being said, I have heard great things about these programs, and I have come across nurses who have graduated from these programs and have found jobs.

SweetCorn · May 8, 2013

Yeah, it's still no cakewalk to get in. You need to be a very strong applicant there's no doubt about that.

Concordia is 37k?

itsnowornever, BSN, RN · May 8, 2013

thanks everyone! This is great info!! Is it really hard to get in to a nursing program in Cali? I'm a Florida resident but also a military spouse. I feel like I would be competing with all the odds against me in Cali. I hear it's tough to get in unless your a minority or have some sort of ethical disadvantage?[/quote']
LMAO "ethical disadvantage" or "minority"
Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs! :)

SweetCorn · May 8, 2013

Florida has what looks like 9 or 10(?) public accelerated nursing programs, according to:

Accelerated Second Degree BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Programs

compared to California's 3 programs

I'd be staying at home if I were you. More options and cheaper.

The private schools in CA don't have an obligation to take in-state students like the state schools do, however they have a significant pool of in-state applicants to choose from and many of them are strong candidates. That said, I do think applying from in-state is an definitely an advantage.

RHill9919 · May 8, 2013

yea that's what I said.

aleong29 · May 8, 2013

Yeah, it's still no cakewalk to get in. You need to be a very strong applicant there's no doubt about that.
Concordia is 37k?

Yes, Concordia is about 37k. The entire program is 55 units and each unit costs $675. I applied to Concordia for their summer start this year but I was denied.