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. We are approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation.
Requirements
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Fall I
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Credit Hrs
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Clinical Hrs
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NRS 2100: Foundations of Nursing
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6
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40
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NRS 2200: Assessment of Health and Wellness for Nursing Practice
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4
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40
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NRS 2300: Principles of Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
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3
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NRS 2400: 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 3000: 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 3100: Nursing Management of Adults I
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6
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80
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NRS 3200: Family-Centered Nursing Care for Infants, Children and Adolescents
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4
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40
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NRS 3300: Gerontological Nursing
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2
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NRS 3400: Multiple Perspectives in Mental Health
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4
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40
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NRS 4000: 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 4100: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
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4
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NRS 4200: Population and Community Health
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4
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40
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NRS 4300: 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 4400: Reproductive Health
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4
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40
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NRS 4500: Nursing Management of Adults II: Complex Health Conditions
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6
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80
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NRS 3500: Essential Conversations at the End of Life
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2
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20
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NRS 4800: 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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Program Outcomes
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.
Total Credit Hours: 65