Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The requirements for this major can be found at Nursing, Accelerated - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program is a 12-month, full-time program designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field who are called to transition into the nursing profession.
This intensive three-semester program provides students with the knowledge, clinical experience, and skills needed to become a registered nurse (RN). Upon completion, graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam.
The ABSN program blends online coursework with hands-on clinical training to provide a comprehensive nursing education:
- Online, asynchronous coursework designed and delivered by CSON faculty.
- On-campus sessions for simulation labs, procedural skills training, and competency validation.
- Clinical practice rotations at hospitals, schools, and community centers with CSON’s respected clinical partners.
- Simulation and clinical experiences that exceed the 650-hour requirement set by the D.C. Board of Nursing.
In addition to The Catholic University requirement for admissions, The Conway School of Nursing requires:
- An earned bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field
- Completion of the Test of essential academic skills (TEAS) with a minimum score of 57 or the Heath Education System Inc. (HESI) examination with a minimum score of 80
- Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a C. Science courses must be completed within the last 5 years.
Prerequisite courses will be offered online at Catholic University and can be completed in one semester.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- Microbiology
- Psychology