2nd Degree Accelerated
College: College of Nursing and Health Professions
Department: NursingThe Second Degree Accelerated BSN program will transition to an online format beginning March 4th, 2024. Didactic courses will be presented online, while practicum courses will remain in-person in the Jonesboro, AR area. One or more rotations may occur in Memphis, TN, but that will depend on the availability of clinical space. Students will be informed of travel requirements the term before they are expected to travel. The first cohort will begin in Spring 2024, Session II (March 4th). Prerequisites will remain the same as listed on this page, with a prerequisite GPA of at least 3.0 required for admission. The HESI admission exam will no longer be required for admission to this program. The official website for the Online 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN program can be found here. For more information, please email nursinginfo@astate.edu or call (870) 972-3074.
2nd Degree Accelerated BSN Applications now open. Apply here!
For application instructions, please see the "Admission Process" tab below.
DEADLINE for Spring Session II 2024 Start:
February 19, 2024
Description
The nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level is a professional who has acquired a well-delineated and broad knowledge base for practice. The role of a baccalaureate graduate is multifaceted and developed through extensive study in the areas of liberal education, professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development. This knowledge base prepares the beginning baccalaureate graduate to function as a provider of direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.
The baccalaureate graduate is also a member of the profession and a designer, manager and coordinator of care. Additionally, the baccalaureate prepared nurse has a background in teaching, research and management skills which lays the foundation for leadership positions and graduate education.
Curriculum
The School of Nursing offers students who have earned a Bachelors degree in another field the opportunity to complete an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing option. The course of study for the BSN degree is completed in 14 months.
Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.
Undergraduate Bulletin Reference |
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2022-23 Undergraduate Bulletin | Click here. |
2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin | Page 385 |
2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin | Page 360 |
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Careers
Career opportunities include a variety of work settings such as hospitals, clinics, home health environments, schools, industries, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and public health units.