In the Accelerated BSN Nursing Program, you will learn how to provide care for people in different phases of the lifespan and in a variety of health care settings. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity for collaborative practice and experiential learning in our in our state-of-the-art simulation center. Graduates of Accelerated BSN Program will be prepared to become health care leaders in a global society.
CAREER PATHS
The BSN degree allows for graduates to practice in a profession that integrates the art and science of caring. Once you successfully complete the 16-month ABSN program you will be eligible to sit for the state board licensing exam to become a registered nurse. Registered nurses with a BSN degree can work in a variety of practice areas such as:
Acute care settings
Intensive Care Units
Specialty areas including pediatrics, maternity, and mental health nursing
Community health settings including schools, clinics, and health departments
Care management
FAST-PACED PROGRAM
The Accelerated BSN Program is designed for non-working, full-time students who can immerse themselves into the theoretical and clinical aspects of professional nursing practice.
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September 2025
College of Health and Human Services
Nunn Drive/ 455 Founders Hall,
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,
Kentucky,
41099, United States
To be considered for admission, one must:
Be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor鈥檚 or higher degree, or within six months of graduation with a statement from the registrar, chair, or advisor that graduation requirements will be met prior to the start of ABSN classes.
Be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking student with postbaccalaureate status without conditions.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. GPAs for admission to the ABSN track will be calculated using NKU and transfer coursework.
Complete at least two science prerequisite courses before applying.
English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:
An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.
Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA.
A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).
An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.
Successful completion of NKU鈥檚 American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.
Submit separate application to the School of Nursing by January 15 for fall admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
NKU has a focus on undergraduate research and experiential learning, and graduates develop versatile skill sets in preparation for employment.
