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University of Sioux Falls Accelerated Nursing Degree (BSN)

Accelerated Nursing (BSN)

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The Fast Track To Your Nursing Career!

The University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota gives you the chance to change your life and change careers with an accelerated nursing degree program. If you’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, but you want to add a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) to your resume, you’re in the best spot to learn more about USF’s accelerated nursing program.

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Every

January

Classes begin

Four

Semesters

is all it takes to earn your BSN and start your career!

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Admission Requirements

You're eligible for the program if you meet the following criteria by the start of the program:

  • You've earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field of study.

  • You earned a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA in all previous college courses.

  • You earned a minimum of 2.75 GPA in the required Accelerated Nursing Program prerequisite courses, noted below.

  • You’ve completed the Accelerated Nursing application for admission.

  • You’ve submitted three professional references.

  • You’ve passed a comprehensive background check.

  • You’ve provided proof of English proficiency (if applicable).

  • In some cases, you may be asked to complete an on-campus interview prior to admission to USF’s Accelerated Nursing Program.

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Prerequisite Courses

Before beginning the USF Accelerated Nursing Program, students need to show proof of successful completion of these college-level prerequisites (earning a C- or better). Students are encouraged to apply to the program even if all the prerequisite courses have not been completed.

USF’s Accelerated Nursing Program faculty and admissions counselors can help you assess your past college courses to use toward satisfying these prerequisites. USF evaluates the recency of these courses on an individual basis.

A list of prerequisite courses including nutrition, anatomy and chemistry classes

Best Reasons to Earn Your BSN at USF

THE FAST TRACK

USF accepts Accelerated Nursing Program students once a year, with a new group of nursing students starting classes each January. In just four semesters (spring, summer, fall, spring) of accelerated nursing classes, you can change your career and become a registered nurse with a BSN degree.

FAITHFUL ENVIRONMENT

You’ll find a nurturing and faithful learning environment at USF. As a Christian university, USF encourages a Christian community across all of our liberal arts majors and degrees, including the Accelerated Nursing Program.

EARLY EXPERIENCE

Gain extensive clinical experience with patient care beginning in your first semester in USF’s Accelerated Nursing Program. This includes taking part in clinical nursing experiences in all areas of nursing practice and across the life span of patients.

SIMULATION LAB

Use simulation technology in USF’s nursing classrooms and during clinical rotations. Your classroom instruction on our campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, takes place in our state-of-the-art nursing facilities, which include nursing simulation technology.

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University of Sioux Falls

1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD
Tel: 605.331.5000
Email: admissions@usiouxfalls.edu

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