Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Elon University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is a 16-month, 65 credit hour, post-baccalaureate degree that will qualify students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a licensed, registered nurse. Prerequisite requirements include an earned bachelor’s degree in any field and 18-24 hours of prerequisite coursework, including human anatomy and physiology (6-8 credits), microbiology (3-4 credits), basic statistics (3-4 credits), human growth and development or developmental psychology (3-4 credits), and nutrition (3-4 credits). The ABSN will be housed in the School of Health Sciences and primarily executed by faculty who are registered nurses with master’s or doctoral degrees. Willing scholars and collaborators from across campus will be invited to contribute their expertise in areas such as health disparity, religious literacy, cultural humility, and health communication. The ABSN will be approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-COC) and accredited by the Council for Certification of Nursing Education (CCNE).
Elon University nursing graduates will provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, and efficacious care for clients and families.
Elon University nursing graduates will demonstrate judicious and ethical decision-making that champions client dignity and health and upholds professional and workplace standards.
Elon University nursing graduates will conscientiously employ the nursing process to manage and justify client care delivery.
Elon University nursing graduates will carefully monitor and manage changing client conditions to ensure optimal care.
Elon University nursing graduates will utilize current evidence to guide the nursing process and enhance nursing practice.
Elon University nursing graduates will carefully collect and analyze client data to support choice of interventions, using informatics and technology as essential tools to monitor outcomes.
Elon University nursing graduates will demonstrate a sustained commitment to continuous quality improvement and safety in nursing practice.
Elon University nursing graduates will focus on clear communication as leaders of an interprofessional team, willingly addressing conflict to ensure client-centered care.
Elon University nursing graduates will consistently engage in wellness, self-care, and stress management strategies to develop resiliency and maximize job satisfaction.
Elon University nursing graduates will pursue professional development as a means to enhance nursing performance and positively impact client outcomes.
Requirements
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Fall I
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Credit Hrs
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Clinical Hrs
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NRS 210: Foundations of Nursing
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6
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40
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NRS 220: Assessment of Health and Wellness for Nursing Practice
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4
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40
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NRS 230: Principles of Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
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3
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NRS 240: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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80
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Winter Term I
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Credit Hrs
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Clinical Hrs
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NRS 300: Healthcare Relationships I: Disparity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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4
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TOTAL
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4
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Spring I
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Credit Hrs
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Clinical Hrs
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NRS 310: Nursing Management of Adults I
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6
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80
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NRS 320: Family-Centered Nursing Care for Infants, Children and Adolescents
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4
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40
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NRS 330: Gerontological Nursing
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2
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NRS 340: Multiple Perspectives in Mental Health
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4
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40
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NRS 400: Preparatory Seminar: Healthcare Relationships II
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1
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TOTAL
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17
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160
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Summer I
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Credit Hrs
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Clinical Hrs
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NRS 410: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
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4
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NRS 420: Population and Community Health
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4
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40
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NRS 430: Healthcare Relationships II: Disparity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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4
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60-120
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TOTAL
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12
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100-120
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Fall II
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Credit Hrs
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Clinical Hrs
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NRS 440: Reproductive Health
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4
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40
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NRS 450: Nursing Management of Adults II: Complex Health Conditions
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6
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80
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NRS 460: Crucial Conversations in Healthcare
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2
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20
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NRS 480: Pathways to Practice
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4
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120
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TOTAL
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16
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260
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CURRICULUM TOTAL
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65
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600-660
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Total Credit Hours: 65