Nursing (B.S.N.) - Accelerated Program
Impacting health care.
The accelerated nursing program admits students who already have a 4-year degree in another subject and want to become nurses. Graduates are prepared to practice in both hospital and non-hospital settings and have the foundation for advanced study in nursing. This education provides the foundation for the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, leadership skills and pursuit of high standards in health care to influence quality health outcomes. For more information please visit accelerated bachelor of science in nursing.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Like to work with others and help people.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Have an aptitude in science and math.
- Are interested in caring for people's health.
- Are a good problem solver.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Nurse
- Nurse practitioner (requires additional educational preparation)
- Nurse anesthetist (requires additional educational preparation)
- Nurse educator (requires additional educational preparation)
- Nurse leader (requires additional educational preparation)
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
- Sanford Health
- VA Health Care Systems
- Mayo Clinic
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
- Sanford Health
- VA Health Care Systems
- Mayo Clinic
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Student Nurses’ Association
- Nurses Christian Fellowship
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
