Jump-start a Career in Nursing with an Accelerated BSN Program

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Gain hands-on experience

Practice your skills in UB’s state-of-the-art Nursing Skills and Simulation Center

Accelerate your professional journey

Complete your ABSN in as few as 15 months!*

* Program length may vary by student

Choose your path

Leverage your skills and experience and transition into a rewarding career as an RN

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Transition to a career in patient care

Nurses work on the frontlines of healthcare every day, advocating for patients and their families in some of their most vulnerable moments. Become a critical part of a patient’s care team by earning your Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Because you’ve already developed the skills that come with holding a bachelor’s degree, an ABSN degree can help you change fields and become an RN! Nurses are the liaison between medical doctors and the patient — providing evidence-based, patient-centered care. When you earn your ABSN degree from UB, you open the door to a rewarding career in hospitals, schools, community health centers, rehabilitation centers, private clinics, and more!

Grow your career quickly

You’ve worked hard to earn your degree — the ABSN program allows you to begin your career as a registered nurse in less time than a traditional BSN program. In the accelerated program, you can earn your bachelor’s in Nursing in as few as 15 months! As you dive deeper into the key concepts related to nursing, you’ll build on the skills you’ve already mastered while earning your bachelor’s degree.

Credits required

120 credit hours

64 General Education credit hours
56 Nursing credit hours

Coursework includes

Course code	Course name
NURS 201	Fundamentals of Nursing
NURS 208	Pharmacology for Professional Nursing
NURS 345	Leadership and Management Roles in Nursing

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Invest in yourself

Paying for college doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goal of a college education.

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Which Nursing program is right for you?

	ADN	RN to BSN	BSN	ABSN
Format	On-campus	Online, asynchronous	On-campus	On-campus, accelerated
Duration	20 months, part-time	One academic year plus a summer semester.	3 years	15 months
Start term	Spring, summer, fall	Spring, summer, fall	Fall	Spring, summer
Bachelor’s degree required?	No	No	No	Yes
TEAS scores required?	Yes	No	Yes	No
RN license required?	No	Yes	No	No
Completion of prerequisites required?	Yes	No	Yes (See details)	Yes (See details)
Program outcomes	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Expand your career and educational mobility Facilitate your transition to a professional nurse Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares graduate for employment at any professional practice Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provides the foundation for graduate education and/or continued education as a life-long learner Contribute to quality patient outcomes Prepares for a rewarding career
Want to learn more?	Learn more about ADN	Learn more about RN to BSN	Learn more about BSN	Learn more about ABSN
Missing pre-requisites?	RN prerequisite information		Apply to our pre-nursing program to complete the required pre-requisites!

Jump-start your career as a registered nurse

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Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

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