ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ABSN)
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at the University of Mobile is a fast-paced entry into the nursing profession for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, or are 23 years of age or older and have earned at least 62 credit hours of college work.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
The program duration is 4 consecutive semesters. The ABSN program begins each spring semester with classes starting in January. Courses and clinical sessions are delivered on campus and at local clinical sites by professors who understand the challenges and rewards of nursing in the health care environment.
Job prospects in this field are excellent. There is a great need for nurses in various health care settings who are high-quality professional nursing leaders. Health care occupations are projected to add more jobs than any other occupational group as an aging population leads to greater demand for health care services.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Program leads to a BSN in 4 semesters
- Designed for those with a bachelor degree or college work in a field other than nursing
- Faculty are experienced health care professionals and educators who mentor you
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Critical Care Nurse
Emergency Room Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Nurse Case Manager
In the ABSN program, students have the unique opportunity to start nursing school in one spring semester and graduate the following spring semester. Students will complete the program in four consecutive semesters to include attendance during the summer semester.
Students will learn the foundational skills and content of nursing on campus with experienced faculty devoted to supporting students in their calling. Learning will extend beyond the campus to various clinical sites within our community. These clinical experiences will be guided by adjunct faculty who work in the community and are passionate about investing in the next generation of nurses. Additionally, students will participate in experiential learning with high-fidelity simulation. These simulation learning experiences bridge the gap between classroom and clinical by immersing students in a staged hospital setting for a purposefully designed hands-on learning experience using medical scenarios that follow the course content simultaneously taught in the classroom. Students can practice clinical judgment and decision-making as nurses in a safe environment and immediately reflect on the scenario with faculty to maximize their learning potential.
- Julie F. Hughes, DNP, CRNP, CHSE®, CPNP-PC
Assistant Professor of Nursing/Simulation Coordinator
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