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Accelerated BSN

Build clinical skills and leadership in our 12-month nursing program. Be prepared to provide ethical, evidence-based, compassionate care across diverse settings.

ABSN Program Overview

Accelerated BSN | Bushnell University | Eugene, Oregon

Our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree program offers a fast-track to your new career in just 12 months. In this rigorous face-to-face program, students develop nursing knowledge and skills under the guidance of experienced faculty and are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

Students in this program attend classes full-time, and will learn to be a professional ethical nurse leader, able to provide safe, quality, equitable, and compassionate care to others.


COST PER CREDIT
$1,225

PROGRAM STARTS
Twice each year

COMPLETE IN
12 months

FORMAT
In person

CREDITS
44

This program is designed for adult students who already have a bachelor’s degree or higher in another discipline from an accredited college or university.

Don’t have a bachelor’s degree? Learn more about our traditional BSN program for first-time and transfer students.

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Why Choose Bushnell?

The Accelerated BSN program prepares ethical nurses to lead the way toward evidence-based quality improvement within a variety of healthcare and educational communities.

The School of Nursing embraces Bushnell’s mission to foster wisdom, faith, and service through excellent academic programs grounded in the arts and sciences that demonstrate compassion and respect toward all people served.

#2

Ranked #2 Best Nursing School in Oregon

According to Nursing Degree Search

100%

2024 NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate

93.85%

Program completion rate

(as of Feb. 2024)

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Clinical Practice

Students will have the opportunity to participate in learning activities in a variety of settings. These may be in acute care hospitals, clinics, schools, specialty hospitals, and community-based care settings.

Assigned clinical rotations may be any day of the week and any hour of the day, including traditional day, evening, and night shifts, and may be at sites up to 75 miles from the Bushnell University campus. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

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What Can You Do with a Degree in Nursing?

Students who graduate from the nursing program at Bushnell go on to pursue these types of careers:

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“I was looking for an ABSN program and this one is close to home. I already have a bachelor’s degree and this program spring-boarded from the content of my previous degree.

I want upward mobility in my nursing career, I am good with the academic rigor, and I wanted to maximize my time. I appreciated the connection with faculty and their availability.”
Rachel Meighan ’23
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“I’m so grateful to be part of the ABSN program at Bushnell. While it’s been incredibly challenging, this experience has helped me grow in my ability to care for others and make an impact on the health and well-being of my community. I’m confident that the nurses coming from my cohort will deeply impact the lives of those they serve.”
Chris Masciotra ’22
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“The accelerated aspect was not the most important to me, it was getting a bachelor’s degree. I really liked and appreciated the huge variety of clinical experiences. I also appreciated the constant opportunity to reflect on what I was learning.”
Brittany Petersen ’22

Frequently Asked Questions?

Contact Us

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Carrie Gillies
Director of Online & Graduate Admissions
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Katy Lemieux
Director of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing


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