Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Second-Degree Accelerated BSN Program Overview
The Second-Degree Accelerated BSN program at Spalding University prepares students to lead in health care or excel in graduate study. Each student works with a dedicated nursing success coach through completion of this fast track degree program. All students participate in clinical placements and are prepared for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam.
This program is designed for individuals with bachelor’s degree in another field to transition into the nursing profession.
- 13 month program with June start date
- 56 credits in 13 months
- 750 required clinical hours
- Hybrid online and on-campus program
- State-of-the-art Bailen Simulation Laboratory
- Coursework delivered in a hybrid semester format
- Dedicated Success Coach provided for individualized support
Compassionate Care in Action
Principles of kindness, service and justice shine through the Spalding nursing programs. Clinical placements and internships offer diverse opportunities for hands-on learning, and our graduates demonstrate thorough knowledge and proven skills for today’s healthcare needs.
- Enjoy student-centered attention in classes and clinical placements
- Benefit from a program with a graduation rate that exceeds the national average
- Prepare to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam
- Enjoy the perks of a hybrid program, with the convenient online classes and the hands-on experience gained from in-person learning
Accelerated BSN Courses
The accelerated second degree nursing program’s hybrid format provides flexibility for a working individual to continue with employment while in the program. Your semester schedule includes a low number of courses required to ensure excellent retention and completion rates.
Clinical experience is gained in hospitals, health centers and community health agencies throughout Louisville. The program curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, microbiology and pathophysiology as well as courses such as health assessment, maternal-newborn nursing and nursing pharmacology. Clinical placements through clinical homes model allow students to spend more time in direct patient care environments.
At the completion of the program, you will be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam.
Admission Requirements
Do you want to transition into the field of nursing? Learn how Spalding’s accelerated program can help you efficiently enter your new profession.
Tuition
Chart your course. Learn about tuition and fees for our Second-Degree Accelerated BSN program, as well as your financial aid options.
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.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
Discover Your Growth Potential
Nurses are needed — the Kentucky Hospital Association reports the state’s nursing shortage currently shows a 16.5% shortage of registered nurses.
Dynamic Preparation
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, including:
- Primary care
- Acute care
- Long-term care
- Public health
- Community health
Spalding University School of Nursing is the longest-established nursing college program in the state of Kentucky.
The teachers did a great job of teaching toward the NCLEX … and the people who you are going to be with in the program really support you and help you throughout it. So, if you’re having trouble with a concept or you have something in your personal life, there’s people there to help you along and not leave you feeling like you’re completely drowning and alone.
Chris Tipton, Accelerated BSN alum
Spalding’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is led by School of Nursing faculty
Christie Cooper, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Academic Success Coordinator and Assistant Professor
Missy Hawes, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC
Assistant Professor, Director of Family Nurse Practitioner Track
