The course requirements for the accelerated option are the same as those in the traditional BSN, and prerequisites are required. However, this accelerated 16-month program provides a fast track option for students ready for a challenging transition to a career as a bachelor-of-science-educated registered nurse. The ABSN is designed for non-working, full-time students who can immerse themselves into the content.

For more information, check out the traditional BSN degree requirements, then read the full description of the ABSN option.

Photo: ABSN students get "practice as patients," learning what it feels like to be a patient in a hospital bed.