Nursing - BSN

The 16-month accelerated bachelor of science in nursing degree program is for students with an earned non-nursing baccalaureate degree, who have completed explicit prerequisites, to enter the field of nursing. Through simulated labs and clinical placements, which are key to the curriculum, nursing students learn and practice the methods to deliver safe and efficient patient care firsthand. Working directly under the supervision of seasoned clinical preceptors, these students gain hands-on experiences across all healthcare settings, including areas of practice relating to Medical/Surgical Nursing I and II, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, and Community/Public Health Nursing. The curriculum prepares students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Upon completion of this program, graduates are expected to:

• Use knowledge and skills required in the field of nursing practice to administer client care.
• Design and deliver person-centered client care across diverse health populations and settings.
• Provide evidence-based client care informed by the use scholarship and appropriate information and healthcare technologies.
• Use a systems-based approach to deliver client care aligned with essential principles of quality and safety within the field of nursing practice. 
• Integrate interprofessional partnerships into the planning and delivery of client care.
• Demonstrate professionalism required in the field of nursing practice through personal, professional and leadership development.

Nursing

A 16-month accelerated program leading to the bachelor of science in nursing degree

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Equivalent courses from other universities will be reviewed and accepted for admission to JWU's B.S.N. degree program. 

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All University Core Curriculum courses and other credit requirements are fulfilled with completion of a prior bachelor's degree.

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Course must be taken online.

All applicants to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program should apply through the JWU website. 

Admissions Criteria

1. Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or pending completion). Any foreign bachelor's degrees must be evaluated by an approved credentialing service. (We are not currently able to accept applications from international students.)
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Completion of the prerequisite courses (or approved substitutions) with a grade of B (80%) or higher. Applicants can apply with some prerequisites outstanding or in-progress. 
4. Applicants who have completed their bachelor’s degree, have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, and who have completed all prerequisite courses with a grade of B (80%) or higher are eligible for a Full Acceptance.
5. Applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor’s degree and/or those with outstanding prerequisite courses with a grade of B (80%) or higher are eligible for Conditional Acceptance.

How to Apply

1. Complete our application directly through the Johnson & Wales University website. Follow directions for the Post-Baccalaureate application and select your term. 
2. Must provide unofficial transcripts from every postsecondary institution attended, including any prior nursing programs and courses taken as a non-matriculated student. Admitted and enrolling students must send in official transcripts before program start. 
3. Optional personal statement and résumé

Prerequisite Courses

The ABSN program does not accept CLEP or Advanced Placement (AP) credits to fulfill prerequisite courses. All prerequisite courses must be taken at a regionally accredited institution with a B (80%) or higher. 

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
2. Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
3. Organic or Inorganic Chemistry (no lab required)
4. Microbiology with lab
5. Development Psychology
6. Human Nutrition
7. Statistics

Matriculation 

Accepted students have 30 days from the time of admission to deposit and reserve a seat in the cohort.

Prior to course registration, deposited students will be provided with all information pertaining to program and clinical requirements. Enrolling students must complete all required forms including but not limited to health forms, immunization record, proof of up-to-date American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, submission of a national background check and proof of health insurance (university-issued or other), etc. All the requirements and instructions to complete said requirements will be outlined to enrolling students. 

Note: To participate in the Nursing program, each student, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to safely meet minimum technical standards as described for this program.