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2023 - 2024 Catalog 
    
2023 - 2024 Catalog

Nursing, Accelerated 2nd Bachelor’s Degree Major


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Chair: Madler

Degree Type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The curriculum for the accelerated nursing students is the same as the traditional on-campus BSN program. The coursework is accomplished in a highly compressed timeframe with coursework being completed over a 16-month period. Students will begin the program at the beginning of the Spring term and will graduate the following Spring term. Because of the rigors of the program, accelerated nursing students will be required to have an admission GPA of 3.0, a minimum grade of “C” for each prerequisite course, and are highly discouraged from working during the program.

Admission Policy

Students accepted into the accelerated nursing program must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university and meet the admission requirements for the Nursing, Traditional Major . These requirements include:

  • 3.0 GPA on a minimum of 23 credits on prerequisite courses.
  • Grade of “C” or higher in each of the following nursing prerequisite courses and official transcript for transferred credits.
  • Pre-Admission Essay

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Mary is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).

Major Requirements


College Chemistry: Choose One


Need one college chemistry course and applicable lab.

Mathematics: Choose One


Social/Behavioral Science: Choose One


Documentation of Health Requirements as Given Below:


  • Documentation of health history and current immunizations as required by the Division of Nursing must accompany the application to the division.
  • TB two-step testing is required.
  • Annual flu vaccination required.
  • Annual 12 panel drug screening.
  • An individual with a disability is considered for admission based on his/her ability to meet the curriculum requirements. No otherwise qualified person shall be, solely by reason of a disability, excluded from participation in the program (American Disabilities Act of 1990). Students must verify that they meet the Physical & Mental Requirements to Provide Safe Patient Care for Students, Faculty, and Preceptors

Required Courses:


Total: 124 Semester Credits


Program length: 4 consecutive semesters 

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