Accelerated BSN – Second Degree

About
Spalding’s Second-Degree Accelerated BSN program is designed for individuals with bachelor’s degree in another field to transition into the nursing profession. Our 13 month program allows students to complete the program efficiently, in a hybrid online/smaller classroom environment, with student-center support through coursework and clinical placements.
Program Details
- Program length of 13 months with June start date
- Access to Bailen Heath Science Simulation Learning Center for hands-on learning
- Dedicated Success Coach provided for individualized support
- Clinical placements based on Clinical Homes Model
- Continue to become an FNP or PMHNP
- Scholarships and other funding opportunities available
View our curriculum to learn more about the Accelerated BSN program of study.
Features
- Enjoy student-centered attention in classes and clinical placements
- Benefit from a program with a graduation rate that exceeds the national average
- Courses taught by experienced faculty
- Prepare to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam
- Gain skills to lead in healthcare or excel in graduate study
- Enjoy the perks of a hybrid program, with the convenient online classes and the hands-on experience gained from in-person learning
Career Options
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing will prepare you to care for patients and their families in a variety of health care settings from hospitals to home care.
- Acute care
- Long-term care
- Public health
- Community health
- Primary care
Admissions
We offer rolling admissions. You can apply and enroll virtually anytime with classes starting every six to eight weeks. Learn more about our admission requirements.
Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
See our professional licensure disclosure.

Upcoming Events
- April 10 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
School of Nursing Undergraduate Open House