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Accelerated B.S.N. Program
The accelerated BSN program (ABSN) has been developed specifically for individuals who already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline. For a whole host of reasons, these people consider transitioning into a career in nursing. Many are seeking the employment opportunities offered within nursing and others state that they are eagerly seeking a career that would allow them to give something of themselves.
ABSN students bring the skills and abilities that helped them complete their prior degree. Many also have a strong career background in other professional areas.
The course pre-requisites need to be completed prior to commencing the ABSN clinical program, but application can be made when pre-req study is underway.
Our nursing recruitment specialist will assist with application information and procedures for interviews, etc. Please contact our Program Specialist, Mrs. Myra McKay at mmckay@lacollege.edu
ABSN Admission Requirements 2013
Online Nursing Enquiries: see our online link through CAS
Students must have both sets of original transcripts in order to be considered as a second degree student status and to be eligible to apply for student funding.
ABSN 4-semester consecutive curricular template
IMPORTANT ABSN APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND CLOSING DATES FOR FALL 2013:
CAS opens September 1st 2012 and closes March 13 2013.
November 16th ... ABSN interviews for applications submitted by Nov. 8th. Academic Policy Meeting confirmation of candidate offers on Nov. 28.
ABSN conditional offer letters mailed Nov. 30th, 2012, and replies due from conditional offers by December 14th. *Registration for spring classes for pre-reqs Jan. 10 & 11 2013.
*Fall 2013 candidates encouraged to take the religion RL 102 course (offered online) as a pre-req ... can be taken during spring or summer semesters.
NU 210 Concepts of Nursing class is offered on campus during spring 2013, and online during summer.
January 14, 2013 first CAS ABSN due date and any additional ABSN candidates ready to be reviewed in second cohort.
January 29th ABSN interviews for applications submitted by January 14th, 2013 (on campus and/or Skype interviews)
March 13th CAS closing date for Fall 2013 applicants.
March 26th ABSN interviews for applications submitted by March 13th, 2013 (on campus and/or Skype interviews)
March 27th Academic Policy Meeting confirmation of candidate offers. Conditional offer letters mailed March 28th, and replies due back April 11th. Registration for spring classes for pre-reqs May 13, 2013
If you are considering a transition into a career in nursing you need to carefully plan out the time, resources and effort required to make that transition. You need to select a nursing program that will allow you to consolidate your learning and ensure that you are meeting academic targets in a realistic manner. Accelerated does not mean abbreviated! You do need to be prepared to meet ... head on ... the challenges of a rapidly changing and versatile health care profession. In your search for a program that offers you the very best foundation in clinical excellence, preparation for graduate study and leadership ... consider LC!
