ACCELERATED BSN PROGRAM
EXPEDITE YOUR PATH TO A NURSING CAREER
Where Future-Ready Nurses Come to Learn ¶
You see a future for yourself in the field of nursing, but you're not sure how to make your entrance. The University of Tulsa's online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is built specifically for working professionals and adult learners who have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and want to quickly transition to a nursing career — allowing them to complete their degree program in as few as 18 months.
At TU, you'll receive one-on-one support from our accomplished faculty, who take the time to understand your goals and set you on the right course to achieve them. You'll learn the clinical knowledge necessary to deliver effective care as well as soft skills — such as communication, critical thinking, and self-care — that make for well-rounded nurses.
TU graduates are eager to advance the social good and have the clinical knowledge necessary to make an impact. You're what nursing needs. We're what you need to get there.
Earn Your Accelerated Online BSN at TU
Our online ABSN, accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), is designed for adult learners who want an expedited path to a nursing career. Courses are delivered over eight-week periods with five start times per year, offering an easily accessible and truly efficient pathway for motivated future nurses. Our compassionate, experienced faculty emphasize research-based practices, preparing you to pass the NCLEX-RN® and meaningfully impact patient outcomes.
We include the Roy Adaptation Model, a theoretical framework that gives a holistic and collaborative lens to complex health care problems, throughout the curriculum. Here are some general topics you’ll encounter in ABSN coursework:
- Overview of the professional, historical, social, and political forces that affect nursing and health care
- Basic principles of pharmacotherapeutics and metrology calculation related to drugs and solutions
- How to use the nursing process to help individuals experiencing simple disruptions to health across lifespan
TU Graduates Are Ready for the NCLEX-RN
From the very first class you take at TU, you’ll begin learning the material you’ll need to be prepared for the Next Generation NCLEX. The NCLEX is the licensure exam that determines whether prospective nurses have the clinical knowledge necessary to begin practicing as registered nurses.
The University of Tulsa is proud to have some of the highest first-time NCLEX pass rates in the state of Oklahoma, rates that also far exceed the national average. In both 2021 and 2022, 95% of first-time test-takers at TU received a passing score.
Take a look at TU’s NCLEX results for first-time test takers over the past three years:
| Calendar Year | TU Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 95% |
| 2021 | 95% |
| 2020 | 89% |
Accelerated Online BSN to MSN Degree Pathway
Graduates of TU’s ABSN program who pass the NCLEX are automatically accepted into the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a 30-credit hour program designed for working nurses who want to continue advancing their professional skill set.
Curriculum & Courses
Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the ABSN program is built on 60 core credits* and offered in an accelerated eight-week format to allow for multiple starts each year. Degree completion requires a one-week skills bootcamp on our campus as a prerequisite to clinical work and a combination of preceptor and project-based clinicals, totaling 630 hours.
Clinical requirements are completed alongside course content to reinforce learning and foster clinical development. Students will complete preceptor-based clinicals in their local communities with the assistance of TU placement coordinators. TU will also assign a clinical faculty site visitor to support clinical experiences overseen by an experienced preceptor.
*Please note that the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations.
View full curriculum details in The University of Tulsa course catalog.
Online ABSN Degree Path
| Credits | Clinical Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 2013 Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 | |
| NSG 3053 Health Assessment | 3 | |
| 2nd Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 2233 Pharmacology | 3 | |
| NSG 3063 Theoretical Frameworks in Nursing | 3 | |
| Preclinical Skills Development (One Week) | ||
| NSG 2111 Skills Bootcamp (On Campus) | 1 | 30 (preclinical) |
| 3rd Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 2343 Acute and Chronic Care I | 3 | |
| NSG 2373 Acute and Chronic Care I Practicum | 3 | 135 |
| 4th Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 2443 Acute and Chronic Care II | 3 | |
| NSG 2473 Acute and Chronic Care II Practicum | 3 | 135 |
| NSG 4543 Quality Across Health Systems | 3 | |
| 5th Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 4023 Informatics in Healthcare | 3 | |
| NSG 3543 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations I (Gerontology/Mental Health) | 3 | |
| NSG 3572 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations I Practicum | 2 | 90 |
| 6th Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 4013 Nursing Care for the Family | 3 | |
| NSG 4643 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations II (Maternal/Child) | 3 | |
| NSG 4672 Nursing Care of Specialized Populations II Practicum | 2 | 90 |
| 7th Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 3073 Population Health | 3 | |
| NSG 3071 Population Health Practicum | 1 | 45 |
| NSG 4263 Leadership/Nursing Science V | 3 | |
| 8th Eight Weeks | ||
| NSG 4643 Capstone | 3 | |
| NSG 4843 Acute and Chronic Care III | 3 | |
| NSG 4873 Acute and Chronic Care III Practicum | 3 | 135 |
| Total | 60* | 630 (clinical) 30 (preclinical) |
“While I am learning how to perfect my technical skills, I am also gaining insight on how to handle situations as they arise, how to earn a patient’s trust, and how to communicate with family members.”
Tuition and Financial Aid
Are you ready to invest in your future with an online ABSN at The University of Tulsa? TU brings you an elite private nursing education at a competitive price and offers pre-semester monthly payment plans for your convenience. Our program equips you with clinical knowledge and leadership skills to achieve your career goals and realize your full earning potential.
*Please note that the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations.
LEARN MORE
We teach the hard sciences alongside valuable soft skills, preparing you to take the lead in your career.
Between research-based coursework and hands-on clinicals, you’ll gain critical skills to be a transformative provider for patients.
Our faculty includes certified nurse educators and advanced practitioners, with 60% holding a doctorate.
Our educators take the time to provide one-on-one academic support and career guidance.
We shape our programs around current industry needs, preparing you to face them with confidence.
TU grads are consistently recognized as capable leaders by partner hospitals and patients.
THE NEXT CLASS START DATE IS JANUARY 15, 2024. DON'T WAIT TO APPLY!
An Accessible Path to Your Nursing Career
To make the ABSN degree as accessible as possible to impassioned prospective nurses, TU grants conditional admittance to students with a variety of bachelor’s degrees, even if they’re missing required courses like microbiology and statistics.
What You Need for Admission
The University of Tulsa is home to ambitious learners of diverse backgrounds and experiences who seek impactful roles in nursing. Please review the below requirements for admission to the online ABSN program at TU.
- Completed application for admission
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Professional resume or CV outlining academic and professional experience
- 10-panel drug testing and criminal background check ($40 testing fee + $60 registration fee for the Typhon immunization, documentation, and clinical tracking storage service)
- Professional liability insurance (for clinical courses)
- Health insurance
*An on-campus, one-week skills bootcamp must be completed prior to starting clinical courses
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites
- General Chemistry I (Plus Lab Course)
- Human Anatomy (Plus Lab Course)
- Human Physiology (Plus Lab Course)
Students must complete all prerequisites with a grade of C or better before beginning nursing major courses.
Corequisites (completed after admittance)
- Microbiology (Plus Lab Course)
- AHS 2122 Nutrition
- Human Growth and Development or AHS 2133 Life Span Development
- AHS 2013 Introductory Statistics
- ENG 3003 Writing for Professions
TRANSFER CREDIT GUIDELINES
Please note that the total credit hours required may vary based on your individual official transcript evaluations.
- The ABSN program requires a total of 125 credit hours
- Students must complete at least 60 credit hours at TU
- 65 transferable credit hours are required for admission
- Electives and block credits are transferable
- Non-nursing credits earned from regionally accredited colleges and universities are generally transferable if:
- A grade of C or better has been earned in the course
- The University of Tulsa offers a comparable course
- Pass/fail courses are not transferable unless a grade of C or better can be documented
OBTAINING LICENSURE IN YOUR STATE
For students seeking registered nurse licensure, please review the specific academic requirements for the program in which you are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship, as well as pre-qualifications for licensure.
It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time.
TU shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.
About The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is known for its long-standing legacy of producing skilled and hard-working nurses, dating back to its first graduating class from the School of Nursing in 1973. TU's online programs are sharing this reputation of academic excellence with a cohort of learners across the United States, preparing a new generation of future-ready nurses, compassionate caregivers, and nursing leaders to thrive in their field.Want to hear more about online programs at The University of Tulsa?
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