*Applicants must be a resident of Utah or Colorado to apply to this program
If you’re ready to make a career change to the field of nursing, our accelerated BSN program will prepare you for RN licensure and a fulfilling career in nursing faster than traditional programs. Transfer up to 60 of your existing college credits and earn your BSN degree in as few as 20 months.
Our aBSN is designed for applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. There are no curriculum prerequisites to enter and all course requisites are built into the curriculum, making it easier to start the program sooner. Learn more about our general Admissions Requirements.
Colorado students will experience hands-on learning with their Utah classmates at our state-of-the-industry Simulation Center in Draper, Utah. Travel will take place during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters. Joyce is offering an optional travel package for distance-learners, with lodging, airfare, and meals included in the cost of attendance for approved CO students. View details on our Nursing Residency Requirements.
Our blended learning environment features an online, asynchronous lecture format with the ability to attend live sessions virtually or view recorded lectures at your convenience. Students may access eBooks and materials anywhere with our digital library. Register for a clinical experience that best meets your schedule.
At Joyce, you’ll be guided through hands-on skills training in our state-of-the-industry nursing Simulation Center, and have the opportunity to gain real-world clinical practice in your state* of residence and internationally (upon availability), to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed to confidently enter the nursing profession.
*Colorado and Utah only
At Joyce, we are dedicated to preparing our accelerated BSN nursing students for successfully passing the NCLEX. Our rigorous and focused curriculum, hands-on training, and comprehensive tutoring are designed to develop both clinical judgment and comprehension skills.
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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 comprised of 46 hours of transfer credit from an existing bachelor’s degree and 6 credit hours of general education, and 68 credit hours of core nursing coursework. Designed to get students in, out, and on to work as quickly as possible, our blended learning environment features an online, asynchronous lecture format with the ability to attend live sessions virtually or view recorded lectures at your convenience.
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 simulations with high fidelity human patient simulators to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills.
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 $50,800 based on 60 program credit hours. To see a full breakdown of our program costs, please visit our Financial Aid page. Top earners in the field with a BSN degree made an average of $89,000 per year, according to Payscale.
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.
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.
The more traditional pre-licensure BSN pathway takes 3 years of year-round-study.
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 427.5 required clinical hours.
Joyce’s Accelerated BSN program costs $50,800 for 60 program credit hours. Here is the detailed tuition break down for the accelerated BSN program. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Our future semesters will begin and end as scheduled, but with additional precautions in place. Please see the COVID-19 Update page.
