PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST · UNITED STATES
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree Concentration
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At a glance
16 mo
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Bachelor's
Level
- 97%Undergraduate Placement Rate
- 4 SemestersAccelerated Program Duration
- NLN Center of Nursing ExcellenceDesignated Center
- Indiana Center for Evidence-Based Nursing PracticeAffiliated Center
- U.S. News & World Report recognizedProgram Ranking
Purdue University Northwest's College of Nursing offers an Accelerated Bachelor's Second Degree in Nursing. This program is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field and wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in a condensed timeframe. It is an intensive, full-time program focused on academically talented students motivated to enter the nursing profession quickly. The curriculum begins with clinical practicum experiences in the first semester and is structured over four consecutive semesters, starting in the fall and concluding the following fall.
Curriculum
This is an intense four-semester program. Students begin in the fall and complete the degree the following fall. The program focuses solely on nursing courses, with clinical practicum experiences integrated from the first semester.
- Semester 1
- Introduction to Nursing Practice and Clinical PracticumNUR 19202(m)
- Foundations of Science for NursingNUR 18200
- Nursing PharmacologyNUR 29400
- Health AssessmentNUR 41500
- Semester 2
- Adult Health Nursing I with PracticumNUR 28201(m)
- Nursing Research and Evidence-Based PracticeNUR 31702
- Adult Health Nursing II with PracticumNUR 28600
- Pharmacology for Professional NursingNUR 39000(m)
- Community Health Nursing with PracticumNUR 39100
- Semester 3
- Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family with PracticumNUR 36102
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with PracticumNUR 39201
- Nursing Care of Children with PracticumNUR 35200
- Leadership and Management in NursingNUR 45200
- Semester 4
- Professional Nursing Synthesis and Clinical PracticumNUR 49800(e)
- Advanced Health AssessmentNUR 48700
- Professional Nursing Capstone PracticumNUR 49301
- Community and Public Health Nursing with PracticumNUR 48602
Careers
Graduates of this accelerated nursing program are prepared for a variety of roles within the healthcare field, leveraging their prior academic background and newly acquired nursing skills.
- Hospital Charge Nurse or Manager
- Nursing Case Management
- Nursing Informatics Specialist
- Nurse Navigator
- Community Health Nurse
Entry requirements
Prior Baccalaureate DegreeMust be completed from an accredited institution prior to the application deadline.
Cumulative GPAMinimum of 3.0 from prior baccalaureate degree.
Prerequisite CoursesMinimum grade of 'C' or better in all prerequisite courses.
This program is for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not specified
Tuition (home)Not specified
LivingNot specified
Specific tuition and living costs are not detailed on the program page. Prospective students should consult the university's admissions and financial aid sections for current figures.
How to apply
1. Meet Eligibility RequirementsEnsure you have a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a 'C' or better in all prerequisite nursing courses.
2. Prepare Application DocumentsGather transcripts from all previously attended institutions, including your baccalaureate degree.
3. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit the online application form by the specified deadline.
4. Application ReviewThe College of Nursing will review your application and academic record.
5. Admission DecisionYou will be notified of the admission decision. Successful applicants will proceed with enrollment.
Scholarships
Duneland Health Council ScholarshipNot specified
Charlotte Riley Hospice ScholarshipNot specified
Donald S. Powers Nursing ScholarshipNot specified
Accreditation
ACEN, NLN COE