Accelerated BSN

Program Overview

Edgewood College's Accelerated BSN Program is a 16-month program designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree. It features a blend of hands-on learning, interactive practice, and clinical experiences with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The program boasts a high NCLEX pass rate of 96.85% and prepares graduates for a variety of nursing roles in healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• Two Spring Sessions (8 weeks each)
• May Session (4 weeks)
• Summer Session (8 weeks)
• Two Fall Sessions (8 weeks each)
• Clinical Experience:
• 7:1 student to faculty ratio
• Taught by clinical faculty
• Up to 8 different clinical sites
• 90% of clinical hours on-site, 10% in simulation lab
• Modules:
• ANRS 211: CARING: NURSING ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION (3 cr)
• ANRS 315: CARING: ADULT HEALTH NURSING LAB (1 cr)
• ABIO 410: PATHOLOGY (3 cr)
• ANRS 311: CARING: ADULT HEALTH NURSING (4 cr)
• ANRS 312: PHARMACOLOGY (3 cr)
• ANRS 341: COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE-LONG TERM (4 cr)
• ANRS 411: CARING: FAMILIES IN TRANSITION (4 cr)
• ANRS 612: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ROLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NURSE LEADER (3 cr)
• ANRS 440: ADULT HEALTH: ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN ACUTE CARE (2 cr)
• ANRS 461: NURSING CARE WITH AGGREGATES (4 cr)

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Hands-on learning
• Interactive practice
• Simulation labs
• Experiential learning settings
• Faculty:
• Experienced faculty
• Clinical faculty
• Unique Approaches:
• Small class sizes
• Supportive learning environment
• Tight-knit team
• Blend of students with diverse backgrounds

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Career Opportunities:
• Various healthcare settings
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Public health departments
• Career Outcomes:
• Increased job opportunities
• Higher earning potential

Other:

• NCLEX Pass Rate: 96.85% (higher than the national average of 82.5%)
• Admission Requirements:
• Completed bachelor's degree
• GPA of 2.75 or higher
• 7 required prerequisites
• Tuition: $45,000 for new students enrolling on or after January 1, 2024
• Financial Aid: Available through federal and private loans
• Application Deadline:
• Spring Start: August 1st
• Fall Start: January 15th