Our aBSN program requires a completed Bachelor’s degree in any non-nursing field. All other college requisites are built into the curriculum, making it easier to start the program sooner. Learn more about our general Admissions Requirements.
Local and distance-education students will enjoy our flexible, blended classroom with the majority of the coursework completed online. Students are only required on campus for clinical residencies occurring during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. View our Residency Requirements.
At Joyce, we are dedicated to preparing our accelerated BSN nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX. Our rigorous, focused curriculum and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop both clinical judgment and comprehension skills.
At Joyce, you’ll be guided through hands-on skills labs, state-of-the-industry nursing simulation, and real-world clinical practice both in your state of residence and internationally (upon availability), to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to confidently enter the nursing profession.
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When you complete our accelerated BSN program, you’ll be equipped with the skills to practice caring, compassionate nursing, be able to use technology and other healthcare resources, and be prepared for licensure and certification. See all of our aBSN program outcomes.
Our accelerated BSN is a 120 credit hour program composed of 60 hours of transfer credit from an existing bachelor’s degree and 60 hours of core nursing coursework. Designed to get students in, out, and on to work as quickly as possible, our blend of online synchronous and asynchronous learning and blocked clinical intensives provides a flexible format that gives students the flexibility to learn on their own schedule.
The program consists of 14 courses that provide the foundational knowledge needed for the nursing profession, as well as courses that integrate holistic nursing care. Offered in a blended (combination of on-ground and online) format, our curriculum, program delivery, and skilled faculty prepare graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN and enter the field as competent and confident registered nurses in as little as 20 months.
Accelerated BSN students learn through theory and practical applications on how to be professional nurse leaders in caring for clients, families, and communities. Students are taught through lecture, laboratory, and real-life clinical experiences. Additionally, the aBSN program utilizes state-of-the-industry simulation with high fidelity human patient simulators to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills. View our Residency Requirements.
Known for our quality nursing education, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students graduate and launch successful careers as registered nurses. From our blended classrooms to our dynamic laboratory environments, we are committed to ensuring our students can enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and readiness to succeed on day one.
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Through lecture-based coursework you’ll gain a foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of nursing. Our hands-on skills training, simulations, and clinicals will help you apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios that will equip you with the skills needed to build a lasting nursing career.
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As one of the more challenging endeavors you’ll undertake, we are here to support you through your nursing school journey from day one to graduation. Our dedicated academic advisors, experienced faculty, and tutoring center are committed to your success, and are here to provide you with the personal attention you need to thrive in our rigorous academic environment.
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Our dedicated career services team is here to provide graduates with job placement assistance, giving you an indispensable resource for new employment opportunities when you’re ready to hit the ground running.
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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program has been granted programmatic accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Accelerated BSN program tuition is $49,800 based on 60 program credit hours. To see a full breakdown of our program costs, please visit our Financial Aid page.
Our Accelerated BSN program makes it easy to start your new career. Admittance to the program requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 from an accredited institution, in addition to our general admissions requirements.
BSN stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which is a degree-level program in nursing. Unlike the associate’s degree and diploma nursing programs, which can be completed in two years or less, the BSN typically requires four years of study. A graduate of a BSN typically has more career opportunities available to them than the individual with the associate’s degree. Joyce University offers two pre-licensure degree pathways to earn your BSN. With our accelerated BSN pathway, students can transfer 60 credits from their previous bachelor’s degree to earn your BSN in as little as 20 months. Joyce also offers a more traditional pre-licensure BSN pathway, which can be completed in as little as 3 years of year-round-study.
Accelerated BSN program allows you to apply 60 credits from your previous Bachelor’s degree towards a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing — enabling you to complete your BSN degree in as little as 20 months, with no previous nursing experience required.
Accelerated BSN program applicants are required to have completed a non-nursing bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. View all admissions requirements.
Joyce University’s Accelerated BSN program is partially taught online. It was designed with flexibility in mind, featuring synchronous and asynchronous, online and on-campus coursework and blocked clinical intensives — helping you balance your education with the rest of your life.
Joyce University’s accelerated BSN program is approximately 20 months with 517.5 required clinical hours.
To learn more about tuition and fees for the accelerated BSN program, please visit our financial aid page. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, the median annual wage for a registered nurse was $75,330 a year with top earners bringing home more than $116,230 a year. Upon completing their BSN degree, nurses can expect to see higher earnings – RNs with a BSN degree earn an average of $88,000.
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