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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Your Future In Nursing. Just 12 Months Away.

Ready to become a nurse? St. Luke's College's Accelerated BSN program offers a fast-paced, hands-on pathway to a rewarding nursing career in just 12 months. Learn in a hospital-based environment, gain real patient care experience, and build the skills and confidence to make a difference.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

12-Month Program: Full-time program beginning each January.

Hands-On Clinical Experience: Train in hospitals, clinics, schools, and community healthcare settings.

Advanced Simulation: Build your skills in our state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Center.

RN Licensure Preparation: Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

ABSN Curriculum

Accelerated BSN Program Curriculum

64 Pre-requisite courses

Semester I (Spring)

Course

Credit Hours

NUR300 Nursing Fundamentals

 5

NUR305 Nursing Health Assessment

 2

NUR315 Medical-Surgical Alterations in Nursing

 6

NUR320 Pharmacology

 3

NUR330 Professional Concepts I

 2

BIO321 Pathophysiology

 3

Total Credits for Semester I

 21

Semester II (Summer)

Course

 Credit Hours

NUR335 Medical-Nursing Alterations in Nursing 2

 6

NUR345 Maternal Child Nursing

 6

NUR350 Professional Concepts 2

 2

NUR410 Intro to Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice

 3

Total Credit Hours for Summer

 17

Semester III (Fall)

Course

Credit Hours

NUR400 Medical-Surgical Alterations in Nursing 3

 6

NUR405 Mental Health Nursing

 3

NUR415 Community Health Nursing

 4

NUR430 Professional Concepts 3

 2

NUR440 Nursing Practicum

 3

Total Credit Hours for Semester III

 18

Nursing Credits - 56
Pre-requisite Course Credits - 64
Total Program Credits - 120

 

Pre-requisite courses
The following courses must be completed prior to enrolling in the ABNS program.

Accelerated BSN Program Curriculum

64 Pre-requisite credits

Biological/Natural Sciences & Math

Credit Hours

Anatomy & Physiology I (or Anatomy with Lab)

4

Anatomy & Physiology II (or Physiology with Lab)

4

Microbiology

4

 Nutrition3

Elective

3

Total Natural Sciences & Math

18

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Credit Hours

General Psychology

3

Developmental Psychology3

Introduction to Sociology

3

Ethics

3

Electives

Total Social & Behavior Science Credits

15

27
 

Humanities/Other

Credit Hours

English Composition 

3

Humanities Electives

12

Other Elective (any discipline)

4

Total Humanities/Other discipline

19

 

Total Pre-requisite Credits

64

 

 

 

ABSN Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements - Accelerated BSN Program

  • High School Graduate (cumulative GPA of 2.50) or HiSET/GED
  • ACT examination results - 19 composite score
  • Completion of 64 credits of pre-requisite courses (cumulative GPA of 2.80)
Licensure

Components of nursing licensure include verification of graduation from an approved prelicensure nursing education program.

State Certification examination eligibility requirements can be found at NCSBN.

Registered Nurse Licensing

Qualifications for Licensure in Iowa:

  1. Graduation from a board-approved RN or LPN nursing program. (RN Program applicants or RN graduates who did NOT complete or graduate from an LPN Program are NOT eligible to take the LPN Examination.)
  2. Prior to being licensed, approval by the board of those with a past felony conviction or a record of prior disciplinary action, regardless of jurisdiction.
  3. Passing NCLEX examination as prescribed by the board.
  4.  
  5. Exam applications are valid for the dates indicated on the Authorization to Test (90 days). If your Authorization to Test expires you will be required to re-submit both applications and fees.
 
Special Testing Circumstances:
 

Pursuant to 655 Iowa Administrative Code, Nursing Board, individuals with disabilities may request special testing accommodations. Inquiries should be directed to the Iowa Board of Nursing as early as possible, preferably prior to graduation to expedite the approval process. You may phone (515) 281-5535 or e-mail lynn.linder@iowa.gov for additional information.

 

Background checks are required for nursing students by the Iowa Board of Nursing [see the Iowa Administrative Code 655-2.13(152) Student criminal history checks]. And students must report the status of any felony conviction.

 

Iowa Administrative Code 655-2.10(6) requires notification of students and prospective students that nursing courses with a clinical or practicum component may not be taken by a person:  1) who has been denied licensure by the board; 2) whose license is currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. jurisdiction; or 3) whose license/registration is currently suspended, surrendered, or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action.  Individuals seeking enrollment or currently enrolled in nursing programs who are not eligible to take a course with a clinical or practicum component because of disciplinary action in any state should contact the Iowa Board of Nursing Enforcement Unit at (515) 281-6472 as soon as possible.  Individuals not eligible to take a clinical or practicum component will not be admitted to the nursing program or allowed to progress in the curriculum.

 

ABSN Program Effectiveness Data
Review the ABSN Effectiveness Data for more information on NCLEX-RN Pass Rates, Job Placement and Graduation Rates.
ABSN Program Accreditation
Accreditation
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at St. Luke's College, located in Sioux City, Iowa is accredited by the:
 
Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 281-3255
 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791

 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education: The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing at St. Luke's College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 

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