Second-Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Take the fast track to a fulfilling nursing career with the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at UE.
- Earn your BSN and become a registered nurse (RN) in as little as 16 months
- Now offering reduced credit hours (64 credit hours; 930 clinical/lab hours)
- Start in January or August
- Complete clinical hours with local healthcare facilities
- January 2026 cohort: December 18
- August 2026 cohort: TBA
Healthcare is rapidly expanding, and nurses are retiring at an even faster rate. The ABSN program allows students to enter the workforce in less than two years with a nursing career that offers an Indiana median salary of $80,740 (BLS, 2024)*.
What You’ll Experience in the ABSN Program
The ABSN program is a rigorous second-degree program. Over the course of 16 months, you will engage in a dynamic blend of classroom theory, simulation labs, and immersive clinical rotations. Your learning will extend well beyond textbooks, as you will serve real patients, work in local healthcare settings, and collaborate with interprofessional teams across the region. ABSN students can expect to be on campus or in clinical rotations up to four days per week.
Active Academics
- Enroll in core Nursing courses that cover fundamentals, pharmacology, leadership, evidence-based practice, and more.
- Participate in high-fidelity simulation labs, where lifelike scenarios develop your clinical judgment, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
- Progress through sequenced curriculum that integrates theory and practice.
Extraordinary Experiences
- Complete clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient settings at local hospitals, specialty units, and community agencies.
- Work with local facilities that include Ascension St. Vincent Evansville and Deaconess Health System.
- Discover how care is delivered across diverse populations and contexts through exposure to home health, school nursing, rehabilitation centers, and more.
Professional and Personal Growth
- Receive mentorship from dedicated Nursing faculty as well as clinical preceptors.
- Develop skills in leadership, communication, and ethical decision-making.
- Embrace UE’s values of compassion, integrity, holistic care, and social responsibility, shaping your identity as a nurse who values service.
- Graduate ready to sit for the NCLEX-RN and transition seamlessly into clinical practice as a confident and compassionate nurse.
Why Choose UE’s ABSN Program?
- Our graduates achieve a 100 percent first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, demonstrating the effectiveness of a UE education.
- Small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and personalized advising ensures each student receives the necessary attention and resources to thrive.
- Students gain hands-on experience and develop confidence in care through diverse clinical rotations.
- The program equips students to care for patients holistically – through body, mind, and spirit.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all prerequisite courses (listed below)
- A grade of C- does not fulfill this requirement
- Science courses, including Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Microbiology, completed more than 10 years prior to admission must be repeated to fulfill prerequisite requirements.
- Applicants who have failed or been dismissed from UE’s traditional Nursing program will not be considered for admission to the ABSN program.
Prerequisite Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II
- General Psychology
- Microbiology
- Undergraduate Statistics
- Intro to General Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Sociology
If you need to complete prerequisite courses, please contact the Office of Academic Services at academicservices@evansville.edu or 812-488-2600.
Course Offerings
The ABSN program is a total of 64 credit hours. Students will complete 930 hours of clinical rotations/lab time.
ABSN Schema – January Start ABSN Schema – August Start
Tuition and Scholarships
The tuition for this program is assessed as a per-credit-hour rate. Visit our Tuition and Direct Costs page for current cost information, as well as our Cost of Attendance page for education-related expenses.
Transfer scholarships are only available to students admitted to a traditional undergraduate program pursuing their first degree. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible for these scholarships.
If you have questions about tuition or costs, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 812-488-2364.
