Accelerated BSN: Who Should Consider It?

You've already done the hard work of earning a bachelor's degree. Now you're ready for something more meaningful, more challenging and maybe more in line with who you've become. If nursing has been calling your name, there's a pathway designed specifically for you: the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or ABSN.

Who Is a Good Fit?

The short answer: if you already hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, an accelerated BSN was built with you in mind. Rather than starting over with a four-year traditional program, you build on the education you already have and focus on the nursing coursework that matters most. 

According to an American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) fact sheet, students who typically enroll in accelerated BSN programs tend to be motivated, older and have higher academic expectations than those entering traditional programs. That profile fits a lot of career changers.

You might be an ideal candidate if you:

• Already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Are motivated to pursue a meaningful second career in healthcare
• Want to enter the nursing workforce as quickly as possible

Why a BSN Specifically?

Not all nursing degrees are created equal.

According to a 2023 survey conducted by AACN, nearly 70% of employers prefer BSN-educated nurses, with 25% requiring the degree for new hires. 

Earning your BSN doesn't just get you in the door. It positions you for leadership roles, specialty tracks and advanced education down the line.

The Herzing University Accelerated BSN Program

Herzing University's Accelerated BSN program is designed with career changers in mind. The program can be completed in 20-24 months and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).¹ Students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The curriculum combines online general education courses with intensive on-campus nursing courses and high-fidelity simulation labs.

If you're ready to fast-track into one of the most in-demand careers in healthcare, explore the Herzing University Accelerated BSN program.

Disclosures

1. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Atlanta, Brookfield, Clarksville, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, and Orlando are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). This accreditation includes the baccalaureate degree program offered at the satellite Herzing University Tampa location.