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Accelerated BS in Nursing

Become an integral member of a healthcare team

The Accelerated BS in Nursing enables students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline to transition toward a fulfilling career in nursing. Nurses are in demand not only in acute care and primary care settings, but also in new and growing fields, such as nursing informatics, which involves using patient data to improve the quality of care.

1 Year To Complete

2 Start Terms January & August

Care for people across their lifespan

In this program, you'll concentrate entirely on nursing coursework and practice.

The Accelerated BS in Nursing offers:
  • An accelerated course of study that allows you to complete your degree in just 12 months.

  • A blend of on-campus classroom learning, online courses and clinical experiences in a variety of settings.

  • Personalized support from the School of Nursing faculty and staff, who are experienced practitioners.

Tuition Assistance for Aspiring Nurses

The CT Health Horizon’s grant will allow Quinnipiac to provide qualifying accelerated bachelor of science in nursing students $10,000 per year in tuition assistance to with the goal of increasing the number and diversity of students in this program.

Application Dates and Deadlines

January 2025 Cohort

  • Application Deadline: September 1, 2024

    • The School of Nursing admissions committee begins review of completed applications in August, with notification of decisions starting in September.

  • Program start date: January 2, 2025 (January Term start)

August 2025 Cohort

  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

    • The School of Nursing admissions committee begins their review of applications in February and March, with notification of decisions in March and April.

  • Program Start Date: August 25, 2025 (Fall semester start)

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Your Future is Bright

Quinnipiac's Accelerated BS in Nursing makes it easy to elevate your career success.

95% Success Rate

Percentage of our 2022 nursing graduates who are either employed or enrolled in a graduate program six months after graduation.

Clinical affiliations

300+ Clinical Affiliation Sites

The number of clinical affiliations where our students gain practical experience, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and other health care settings.

88% First-Time Pass Rate

Five-year average of accelerated BSN Quinnipiac graduates who passed the RN National Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®) on their first attempt.

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CCNE Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the Master of Science in Nursing programs and the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Quinnipiac University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, 202-887-6791.

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