Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN

Central to Patient Care.

Central’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is a 15-month, second-degree program designed for those who hold a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a regionally accredited academic institution in another discipline. Because this program consists entirely of nursing coursework and clinical practice, all prerequisites must be completed before entering this program. Our ABSN blends classroom, hybrid and online learning, and clinical experiences in a variety of settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). 

Program Features

  • Starts in Winter Session
  • 60 credits
  • Attend classes on campus and online
  • Faculty with experience in a variety of nursing disciplines
  • Curriculum that incorporates current clinical expertise of the faculty within the nursing courses/clinical rotations
  • Strong test policy that includes NCLEX Next-Gen style questions
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities including high-fidelity simulation and virtual reality technology
  • Individualized and NCLEX-prep coaching
  • Faculty advising  
  • On-campus childcare  
  • Access to state-of-the-art labs  
  • Financial aid and scholarships available  

Nursing, ABSN

Admissions Contact Information

Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
Central Welcome Center
(860) 832-2278
admissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Kerri M. Langevin
Associate Professor & Department Chair
Nursing
Vice President
Faculty Senate
Nicolaus Copernicus Hall
22510
860.832.3179
kmlangevin@ccsu.edu

Did you know?

RegisteredNursing.org placed Central number 4 out of 22 nursing programs in the state based on its current and historical NCLEX-RN pass rates—the percentage of graduates who pass the exam. 

What You'll Gain

  • Expedited pathway to a career in nursing
  • Ability to integrate theories and concepts into nursing practice
  • Tools to apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision-making into high-quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery
  • Knowledge to incorporate inter- and intra-professional communication and collaborative skills into the delivery of evidence-based, culturally sensitive patient-centered care
  • Tools to provide innovative interventions to promote health and prevent illness in vulnerable populations
  • Ability to integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes through use of the nursing process to provide patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan from a diverse perspective
  • Skills to critically evaluate evidence-based research in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes
  • Ability to demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice