The Accelerated BA/BS to BSN program is offered in-person on Concord’s beautiful Athens campus. This program is for those who already have a BA or BS degree, but do not hold a valid RN license. All general education and pre-nursing requirements must be met prior to entering the accelerated nursing program.

Students holding a baccalaureate degree in another field from a regionally-accredited institution must apply for formal admission to the BSN program. These applicants must have completed:

1. Formal application to the BSN program (in addition to applying to the University);
2. Submission of scores at 70% or above on the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-entrance exam;
3. BIOL 121/121L (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better,
4. CHEM 101/111 (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better,
5. BIOL 335 & BIOL 336 w/ labs (or equivalents) with grades of “C” or better,
6. College algebra with a grade of “C” or better, and
7. Statistics with a grade of “C” or better.
8. An overall GPA of 3.0;
9. A clear criminal background check.
10. A negative drug screen result
11. A physical completed by a Primary Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner, including up to date immunizations.

Note: Must have current Health Insurance Policy.

BA or BS to BSN Plan of Study

Following the above course sequence as recommended will ensure that you have completed all necessary pre-requisites for upper-level course work. In addition, you can find descriptive information about the program, career information, student organizations you may consider joining, and helpful hints to help you navigate your way through the program. Use the plan in collaboration with your academic advisor to formulate a plan of study that works best for you!