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Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science

Location

New York City Campus, New York, United States
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Tuitionfee

73,917 USDTuition Fee/year

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The ABS program is a three-semester, 50-credit program, that provides a specifically designed accelerated curriculum for non-nurse college graduates (U.S. Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent) who wish to study nursing in a first professional degree program. The Lienhard School of Nursing has long been a leader in second-degree education for non-nursing college graduates and has offered an accelerated nursing program in Pleasantville since 1984. Acceleration is possible for the ABS program by giving recognition to previous baccalaureate education and by recognizing that the college graduate is an able learner by virtue of previous educational and life experiences. The ABS program is available on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. In New York City, students begin their study in the fall semester, while in Pleasantville, students begin in the spring.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The ABS program is a three-semester, 50-credit program, that provides a specifically designed accelerated curriculum for non-nurse college graduates (U.S. Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent) who wish to study nursing in a first professional degree program. The Lienhard School of Nursing has long been a leader in second-degree education for non-nursing college graduates and has offered an accelerated nursing program in Pleasantville since 1984. Acceleration is possible for the ABS program by giving recognition to previous baccalaureate education and by recognizing that the college graduate is an able learner by virtue of previous educational and life experiences. The ABS program is available on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. In New York City, students begin their study in the fall semester, while in Pleasantville, students begin in the spring.

Admission Requirements

52+
78+
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To be eligible for admission applicants must submit the following required documents: Application & Fee, Identification, Letters of Recommendation, A Written Essay/Personal Statement, Course Descriptions, Official Test Scores and Official Transcripts.

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
53,290 USD
International
73,917 USD

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