Accelerated Nursing Program Overview
Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and a desire to begin a rewarding and in-demand career in nursing? If so, the Accelerated 2nd Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at Notre Dame of Maryland University may be just the educational option to help you make it happen.
Our accelerated BSN program in Baltimore allows motivated students from non-nursing backgrounds to earn a BSN in as few as 15 months.
How Our ABSN Program Works
Accelerated Nursing Coursework
We offer two formats for students to complete the coursework component of the program: online through an interactive learning platform or in a classroom at our Baltimore campus.
Online-Based Option
Our Hybrid Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program allows students to study and complete nursing theory coursework via an intuitive e-learning platform. Complete interactive online exercises, participate in class discussions through discussion boards and other online modalities, and communicate with instructors without stepping foot in a physical classroom. While you’ll still have to attend in-person labs and clinicals and adhere to instructors’ deadlines, our online ABSN option brings convenience and autonomy to the nursing theory learning process.
On-Campus Option
Students enrolled in our on-campus Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program will commute to our campus in Baltimore to attend regularly scheduled in-person lectures taught by our expert nursing faculty, making it a great option for those who thrive on structured routines. Thanks to our low student-to-instructor ratios, you can expect to receive plenty of individualized attention from instructors and face-time with classmates with this degree program option.
FAQ
Where is the accelerated program offered?
Students enrolled in the campus-based Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program attend nursing theory classes, as well as nursing skills and simulation labs at the Notre Dame of Maryland University campus in Baltimore. Students in the hybrid ABSN program complete nursing theory courses online and attend nursing skills and simulation labs at the off-campus ABSN learning site.
Can I complete the hybrid ABSN program from anywhere if the coursework is 100% online?
No. While the hybrid ABSN program allows students to complete online nursing theory coursework from anywhere, students enrolled in this program must also attend in-person labs at our program site off-campus and clinical rotations through our practice partners in the greater Baltimore area. For this reason, we recommend living within commuting distance of the program site while enrolled in the hybrid ABSN program.
Who is this nursing program for?
Notre Dame is for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university who wish to transition quickly into the nursing field. We make it possible for qualified applicants to earn a BSN in as few as 15 months. Additionally, because the Accelerated BSN program condenses a traditional 36-month nursing school curriculum into 15 months, it requires a lot of commitment, motivation, and organization to be successful.
Is Notre Dame of Maryland University’s ABSN program accredited?
Yes, both the hybrid and on-campus ABSN programs are accredited by the CCNE.
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Notre Dame of Maryland University ABSN program for non-nurses.