Program Overview
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The Accelerated BSN Program is a full-time, 15-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program that prepares pre-licensure students who have already earned at least 60 college credits or a bachelor’s degree in another area of study to enter the profession of nursing as beginning practitioners. Candidates are required to have previously earned all general education requirements prior to being accepted into the program. The 120-credit Accelerated BSN Program includes 60 credits of professional nursing completed both online and on-campus at Thomas Edison State University.
Graduates of the Accelerated BSN Program are prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses Students must check the specific state board of nursing to see if the program meets the educational requirements for that state. Satisfactory performance on the NCLEX-RN® as prescribed by the respective state results in the graduate being known as a registered nurse (RN).
The policies stated here apply only to students enrolling in the Accelerated BSN Program with degree requirements effective July 1, 2022. Due to the distinct nature of the program, many policies that apply to other W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions students do not apply to students in this program. Please check the Accelerated BSN Program website, Student Handbook or with the BSN academic advisor with any questions. Additionally, please review the Student Handbook for course, clinical, and testing policies.
Three graduate courses, Health Policy (NUR-5290); Nursing Informatics Concepts and Issues (NUR-5310); and Financial Management in Nursing Practice (NUR-5820) will be completed by all BSN degree students as part of the professional nursing requirements. These 9 graduate credits may apply to the Master of Science Nursing (MSN) degree requirements at Thomas Edison State University upon acceptance to that degree program. A grade of B or better is required in these courses for transfer. Students will be eligible to apply to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program only after they have earned the BSN degree and have successfully passed the NCLEX-RN®. The 9 credits grade of B (83) or better will be accepted as transfer credit upon admission to the MSN program, depending on the chosen area of study.
Graduate credits that were earned more than seven years prior to the student's enrollment date may not be applied to either the graduate degree or certificate without the permission of the dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions.
Admissions
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions uses a holistic approach to review applications for the Accelerated BSN Program. Applicants who complete and meet all admission requirements are invited to interview with the School of Nursing Admissions Committee. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview. Additionally, an invitation to an interview does not guarantee admission into the program. Please review the admissions process for the Accelerated BSN Program details, Frequently Asked Questions, and BSNA Handbook to review admissions and program details.