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Accelerated (Second Degree) BSN Program

Have you already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field, but you’re interested in a career in nursing? Ashland University’s Accelerated Nursing Program can prepare you to practice the art and science of professional nursing on an accelerated level.

Contact Us

Patricia Clayburn, MS, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director
Accelerated Nursing Program
175, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6833
pclayburn@ashland.edu

Graduate, Online, and Adult Admissions 419.289.5738
grad-admissions@ashland.edu

Admissions Requirements

The Accelerated program is designed for students who have already earned a college degree and who have life experiences in a field other than nursing. Students in the Accelerated program are recognized as having completed core education requirements in their past degree. Unlike the Traditional four-year program, students in this program complete coursework at an accelerated rate, completing the BSN in 15 months.

Admission to the Accelerated program is extremely competitive as spaces are limited. Prospective students are highly encouraged to begin the application process early. Application review will occur as the application is completed and required documents are received. Only applicants who complete the necessary application requirements listed below on or before the Accelerated orientation week will be considered for admission.

The requirements of admission have been established to ensure that prospective students have a strong science background necessary to be successful in the pre-licensure program and in the profession of nursing.

Requirements

  1. Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to beginning course work.
  2. At least a 2.9 on a 4.0 GPA cumulative grade point average in college coursework.
  3. Science prerequisite coursework cumulative grade point average must be a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
  4. Completion of the following prerequisite courses from an accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of "C" in order for that credit to count as meeting the prerequisite requirement. Science prerequisite coursework must have been completed within 10 years prior to the program start date.

The following courses must be completed before the program start date:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Microbiology (lab required)
  • Chemistry (2 courses, labs required with general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry topics covered)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (lab required)
  • Statistics (does not have to be equivalent to Ashland University’s statistics course)

Admission Process:

  1. Submission of application.
  2. Meet all essential functions of clinical coursework listed in the Nursing Program Student Handbook.
  3. Meet the health status criteria for mental and physical health.
  4. Upon meeting all acceptance requirements of the program the student must complete a FBI and BCI background check and a drug screening test. The results of these tests will determine final acceptance of the student.
  5. Applicants who request transfer credit from a prior nursing program must be in good academic standing as evidenced by a letter from the dean of that prior nursing program. Applicants who request transfer credit for prior nursing coursework must follow the process Credit for Transfer Nursing Coursework.

Students may apply through Nursing CAS or through Ashland University.

Apply through NursingCAS

Curriculum Guide

Summer Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 105
Nursing Concepts & Values 1
NUR 301
Health Assessment 3
NUR 304
Health Foundations I 3
NUR 306
Health Foundations II 5
NUR 225
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I 3
NUR 226
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II 3
Total Hours
18
Fall Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 311
Adult Health Concepts: Regulation & Transport 5
NUR 312 Adult Health Concepts: Protection, Sensation & Mobility 53
NUR 310 Psychiatric/Mental Health 4
NUR 336 Genetics and Health (online) 3
Total Hours
17
Spring Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 410
Complex Health Alterations 5
NUR 460 Theoretical Foundations in Health Research 3
NUR 438
Maternal/Newborn Health 4
NUR 440 Pediatric Health 4
Total Hours
16
Summer Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 420 Community & Global Health 4
NUR 428 Leadership & Management in Health Organizations 3
NUR 435 Capstone Preceptorship 2
NUR 425 Trends & Issues in Global Health 3
NUR 430 Advanced Simulation 1
Total Hours
13
Pre-Requisite Courses
Hours
Developmental Psychology 3
Nutrition 3
Anatomy & Physiology I & II 8
Microbiology 4
Inorganic/Organic/Bio Chemistry 4-8
Statistics 3
Total Hours
25-29

Prerequisite Coursework

Required Prerequisite Coursework:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (with lab)
  • Microbiology (with lab)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (with lab)
  • Organic or Biochemistry (with lab)
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Statistics

Courses must have been completed within 10 years of starting this program, with a grade of C or higher. In order to determine whether or not a prerequisite meets our requirements, courses must first be evaluated for transfer equivalency. Final grades and official transcripts must be submitted before starting this program.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Patricia Clayburn, MS, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director
Accelerated Nursing Program
175, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6833
pclayburn@ashland.edu

Graduate, Online, and Adult Admissions 419.289.5738
grad-admissions@ashland.edu

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

The Accelerated program is designed for students who have already earned a college degree and who have life experiences in a field other than nursing. Students in the Accelerated program are recognized as having completed core education requirements in their past degree. Unlike the Traditional four-year program, students in this program complete coursework at an accelerated rate, completing the BSN in 15 months.

Admission to the Accelerated program is extremely competitive as spaces are limited. Prospective students are highly encouraged to begin the application process early. Application review will occur as the application is completed and required documents are received. Only applicants who complete the necessary application requirements listed below on or before the Accelerated orientation week will be considered for admission.

The requirements of admission have been established to ensure that prospective students have a strong science background necessary to be successful in the pre-licensure program and in the profession of nursing.

Requirements

  1. Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to beginning course work.
  2. At least a 2.9 on a 4.0 GPA cumulative grade point average in college coursework.
  3. Science prerequisite coursework cumulative grade point average must be a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
  4. Completion of the following prerequisite courses from an accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of "C" in order for that credit to count as meeting the prerequisite requirement. Science prerequisite coursework must have been completed within 10 years prior to the program start date.

The following courses must be completed before the program start date:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Microbiology (lab required)
  • Chemistry (2 courses, labs required with general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry topics covered)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (lab required)
  • Statistics (does not have to be equivalent to Ashland University’s statistics course)

Admission Process:

  1. Submission of application.
  2. Meet all essential functions of clinical coursework listed in the Nursing Program Student Handbook.
  3. Meet the health status criteria for mental and physical health.
  4. Upon meeting all acceptance requirements of the program the student must complete a FBI and BCI background check and a drug screening test. The results of these tests will determine final acceptance of the student.
  5. Applicants who request transfer credit from a prior nursing program must be in good academic standing as evidenced by a letter from the dean of that prior nursing program. Applicants who request transfer credit for prior nursing coursework must follow the process Credit for Transfer Nursing Coursework.

Students may apply through Nursing CAS or through Ashland University.

Apply through NursingCAS

Curriculum Guide

Curriculum Guide

Summer Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 105
Nursing Concepts & Values 1
NUR 301
Health Assessment 3
NUR 304
Health Foundations I 3
NUR 306
Health Foundations II 5
NUR 225
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I 3
NUR 226
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II 3
Total Hours
18
Fall Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 311
Adult Health Concepts: Regulation & Transport 5
NUR 312 Adult Health Concepts: Protection, Sensation & Mobility 53
NUR 310 Psychiatric/Mental Health 4
NUR 336 Genetics and Health (online) 3
Total Hours
17
Spring Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 410
Complex Health Alterations 5
NUR 460 Theoretical Foundations in Health Research 3
NUR 438
Maternal/Newborn Health 4
NUR 440 Pediatric Health 4
Total Hours
16
Summer Semester
Course #TitleHours
NUR 420 Community & Global Health 4
NUR 428 Leadership & Management in Health Organizations 3
NUR 435 Capstone Preceptorship 2
NUR 425 Trends & Issues in Global Health 3
NUR 430 Advanced Simulation 1
Total Hours
13
Pre-Requisite Courses
Hours
Developmental Psychology 3
Nutrition 3
Anatomy & Physiology I & II 8
Microbiology 4
Inorganic/Organic/Bio Chemistry 4-8
Statistics 3
Total Hours
25-29

Prerequisite Coursework

Prerequisite Coursework

Required Prerequisite Coursework:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (with lab)
  • Microbiology (with lab)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (with lab)
  • Organic or Biochemistry (with lab)
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Statistics

Courses must have been completed within 10 years of starting this program, with a grade of C or higher. In order to determine whether or not a prerequisite meets our requirements, courses must first be evaluated for transfer equivalency. Final grades and official transcripts must be submitted before starting this program.

What to Expect in the Accelerated Second Degree Program

In this fast-track program, you’ll learn the highly technical and clinical skills needed for working with patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the role of nurses as leaders and managers as you consider your career objective.

Nursing students are introduced to:

  • Theoretical knowledge base
  • Research for evidence-based practice
  • International perspectives in healthcare
  • Nursing process as applied to families and communities

Accelerated Second Degree Program Benefits

As an Accelerated program student, you have the opportunity to build on your past achievements by taking nursing courses in a specially designed sequence that provides the same number of credits as a BSN program for an easy transition.

In this program, you’ll:

  • Complete your BSN in 15 months / 4 semesters
  • Attend classes at the Dwight Schar College of Nursing Mansfield Campus located in the heart of the surrounding medical community
  • Complete 64 credit hours of nursing coursework including clinical, laboratory, and observation instruction led by faculty with speciality expertise
  • Cohorts often achieve a 100% NCLEX pass rate
  • 1:8 clinical instructor-to-student ratio
  • Various entry points throughout the year
  • State-of-the-art Simulation Center

This program also provides the foundation for graduate education in nursing should you want to further advance your career