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Learn To Think Like a Nurse and Grow With a Team.
Tulane’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) program prepares you to serve your community as a highly proficient nurse through rigorous online coursework — and in-person simulation experiences, cadaver labs, site visits, and clinical rotations with your nursing student peers.
Tell us about yourself.
Gain access to a program brochure, connect with an enrollment advisor, and get a head start on your application.
Tell us about yourself.
Gain access to a program brochure, connect with an enrollment advisor, and get a head start on your application.
Overview
If you’re eager to channel your passion for helping people into a rewarding nursing career, Tulane’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program combines online coursework with hands-on clinical training in our partner healthcare network that you can complete in 16 months. You’ll learn to think like a nurse and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
In Tulane’s accelerated BSN program:
- We teach key problem-solving skills and emphasize a nursing mindset to ensure you’ll become adept in holistic assessment, empathy, critical thinking, clinical judgment, advocacy, adaptability, attention to detail, and collaboration.
- We emphasize hard and soft skills, so you’ll not only gain proficiency in core nursing competencies, such as administering IVs, assessing vital signs, and caring for wounds, but acquire critical soft skills, such as emotional intelligence, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and time management.
- We prepare you to handle any challenge confidently so you’ll be ready to provide care in resource-constrained environments, such as rural clinics, underserved communities, and emergency settings.
Born in New Orleans. Committed To Serving Louisiana and Beyond.
Located and deeply rooted in New Orleans, our accelerated BSN program offers our students a unique opportunity to address public health challenges in one of its least healthy states. Through your coursework and clinical opportunities at local partner sites and community collaborations focused on improving the quality of life for all Louisianians, you’ll develop comprehensive nursing skills that prepare you to make an impact not only in New Orleans and Louisiana but anywhere you choose to practice.
Work in an In-Demand Field
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts employment of nurses will grow six percent through 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. Over the next decade, around 194,500 openings for registered nurses are projected annually across the country.
In 2023, there were almost 10,000 registered nurses employed in the New Orleans metro area and around 37,000 RNs working in Louisiana, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Why Tulane
With a mission to create, communicate, and conserve knowledge, Tulane University empowers students to become impactful contributors to society. Our nursing program, offered through the School of Medicine, supports the school’s mission to improve human health and foster healthy communities by preparing the next generation of distinguished nursing leaders.
We combine a rigorous curriculum with practice-based learning, interprofessional collaboration, and holistic development. At Tulane, students learn to think critically, act with integrity, and lead with sound judgment, enabling them to deliver exemplary care that significantly improves patient well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students in the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) program are required to complete 60 credits over four full-time semesters, earning their degree in 16 consecutive months.
Yes, students can apply for federal financial aid to help cover their degree costs. To determine your eligibility, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For any questions, contact the enrollment team, and an advisor will reach out to you.
Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:
- Understand the program admissions criteria and determine whether you’re eligible to apply
- Gain insight into application best practices and how to submit a strong application
- Know what to expect in your online classroom, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes, and more
- Have an immediate line of support for questions