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Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Programs

Accelerated BSN programs for people who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field.

Federal award data does not identify pathways, so this page lists only programs whose pathway we verified on the school's own website. Coverage is growing; absence here does not mean a school has no such program.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

19 programs

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Programs (19)

East Tennessee State University

Continuous Enrolled (Accelerated) BSN

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • ETSU main campus, College of Nursing (Roy S. Nicks Hall) — Johnson City, TN · Kingsport (accelerated BSN location) — Kingsport, TN · Sevierville (accelerated BSN location) — Sevierville, TN
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • Total BSN Hours 75

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Nursing, BSN (Accelerated)

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • Fort Lauderdale Campus — Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • as few as 16 months · 120 credit hours in total, including 76 credit hours of nursing coursework
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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New York University

Accelerated 15-Month BS

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing — New York, NY
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 15 months (four consecutive full-time semesters) · 64 credits of nursing courses plus 44 advanced-standing liberal arts credits
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Oakland University

Nursing (Accelerated 2nd Degree)

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • Main Campus (Human Health Building) — Rochester, MI
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • Four semesters, full-time
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field
  • Next deadline: May 15, 2027 (Fall 2027)

Not yet verified: tuition

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South College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Marietta campus — Marietta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • Approximately 18-30 months, depending on prior academic background
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Thomas Jefferson University

Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 1 Year

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • Center City Philadelphia — Philadelphia, PA · Dixon Campus — Horsham, PA · Lehigh Valley — Lehigh Valley, PA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 12 months · 60 undergraduate credits and 9 graduate credits
  • $57,812 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Thomas Jefferson University

Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+) - 2 Year

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • Center City Philadelphia — Philadelphia, PA · Dixon Campus — Horsham, PA · Lehigh Valley — Lehigh Valley, PA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 2 academic years (four semesters)
  • $49,943 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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University of Central Florida

Second Degree BSN

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • UCF Lake Nona (Orlando) — Orlando, FL
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 4 semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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