An Accelerated Path to a Fulfilling Career
Where Future Nurses Become Extraordinary
At Tulane University, our hybrid Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) combines online coursework with in-person skills labs, simulations, and extensive clinical experiences in New Orleans. Through a rigorous curriculum, you’ll prepare to enter the profession ready to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Tell us about yourself.
Discover more about the program, 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.
Become the Nurse You Are Meant To Be
Tulane Nursing educates competent, practice-ready nurses through a program focused on patient-centered care, collaboration, and clinical judgment. During unique educational experiences, students build the skills and confidence to provide quality patient care and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
The aBSN program is designed for students who:
- Have prior college experience with up to 60 transferable credits, or hold any degree
- Want an accelerated path to a nursing career
- Demonstrate academic achievement and a clear passion for nursing
Build Confidence. Become Practice-Ready.
Tulane’s hybrid aBSN program brings together online coursework, in-person skills and simulation labs, and clinical practice at regional healthcare centers.
Build Skills Through In-Person Learning
Beginning in your first semester, you’ll develop foundational nursing skills through in-person lab courses, preparing you for clinical experiences that begin in the second semester.
Strengthen Your Knowledge Online
Throughout the program, online coursework builds your nursing knowledge and clinical judgment. To ensure you are fully ready for the NCLEX-RN, an integrated assessment platform monitors your progress and highlights specific areas for improvement.
Put Your Learning Into Practice
Working across diverse care settings, you’ll strengthen your clinical readiness and confidence as you prepare to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care by applying concepts from the online coursework to in-person educational activities.
These experiences build on one another throughout the program, helping you develop the knowledge, clinical judgment, and confidence to enter the nursing profession.
Unique Educational Experiences
Tulane Nursing offers distinctive educational opportunities designed to prepare you for the realities of nursing practice.
Interprofessional Education
Shared educational experiences with medical students are designed to sharpen your communication and collaborative teamwork.
High-Fidelity Simulation
Develop sharp clinical reasoning and practice safe patient care through simulations that replicate real-world scenarios.
Cadaver Lab Experiences
Deepen your understanding of human anatomy and connect foundational science to patient care through hands-on cadaver lab learning.
Standardized Patient Engagement
By interacting with trained actor-patients, you will hone your bedside manner alongside your diagnostic instincts. These realistic scenarios challenge you to master therapeutic communication and physical examination techniques in a supportive environment.
Rooted in New Orleans. Grounded in Purpose.
Located in New Orleans and deeply rooted in the community, Tulane’s accelerated BSN program prepares students to address complex public health challenges in one of the nation’s most diverse healthcare environments.
Students complete rigorous online coursework and hands-on clinical experiences to develop deep nursing knowledge and skills. Through collaborations with leading local healthcare partners and community organizations, they learn to address health concerns across the New Orleans area. This preparation equips graduates to make an impact in New Orleans and wherever their careers may take them.
Your Best Career Move
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts five percent growth in nursing employment through 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. Over the next decade, around 189,100 annual openings for registered nurses are projected nationwide.
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. Louisiana expects to face a 6,000-nurse shortfall by 2030.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants can transfer up to 60 credits of prerequisite coursework. The program welcomes applicants with prior college courses and any degree.
Our admissions process takes a holistic approach, looking beyond academics to evaluate your leadership, personal characteristics, and readiness for the program. Connect with an enrollment advisor to review your transcript, confirm eligibility, and answer any 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.
Tulane University and the accelerated BSN degree program are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The School of Medicine Program of Nursing at Tulane University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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). If you have any questions, contact the enrollment team, and an advisor will reach out.
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
- Establish an immediate line of support for questions