Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing The ABSN is a professional program designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field, who wish to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. This degree prepares students for practice as a generalist registered professional nurse (RN). The program consists of 60 semester hours over 4 semesters, with admission twice a year (fall and spring semester).

ABSN admission requirements

Student interested in a ABSN degree will be admitted to Elmhurst University and the nursing program concurrently. To be admitted, students must (1) meet certain health requirements and functional abilities; (2) have the demonstrated ability to engage in diverse, complex and specific experiences essential to the acquisition and practice of essential nursing skills and functions; and (3) have the unique combinations of cognitive, affective, psychomotor, physical and social abilities required to satisfactorily perform these skills and functions. See the Elmhurst University Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Program Student Handbook for further information on these requirements for admission. This handbook is available on the University’s website.

The following requirements are necessary to be admitted to the ABSN program:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 overall

• Minimum science GPA of 2.8

• Prerequisite courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, General Chemistry with lab, Microbiology with lab, Lifespan and Pathopsychology, and Statistics A grade of C or better in every natural science and nonscience prerequisite course

• Students may repeat one science and one non-science course to remove a W or improve a grade of C or lower

• Completed application, which includes a review of the EU prelicensure BSN student handbook, health requirements, comprehensive health insurance, and essential qualifications

• Personal statement, resume, and interview

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