The accelerated BSN track is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in another discipline interested in pursuing nursing as a second bachelor's degree. The curriculum builds on the individual's prior educational preparation and the degree is completed in one calendar year, starting in May, with students concentrating solely on nursing courses.

Accelerated BSN students complete an intensive summer session and then join undergraduate students in the traditional program to complete the remainder of the nursing major requirements in the fall and spring. The accelerated BSN must be pursued on a full-time basis.

Questions? Go to frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Graduates earn a BSN degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN© and qualify for entry-level nursing positions or graduate study. Those students contemplating continuing on for graduate study in nursing at Quinnipiac should refer to the graduate studies section.

Information Sessions
Information sessions for the accelerated track in nursing are offered several times a year by Cory Ann Boyd, accelerated track coordinator.

Upcoming sessions:
Dec. 2, 2009, 5-7 p.m., North Haven Graduate and Health Sciences Center, Room 250
April 21, 2010, 5-7 p.m., location TBA*
July 7, 2010, 5-7 p.m., location TBA*

New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation will be held Friday, April 9, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check back to the site for details on the location.*

*The Department of Nursing moved to the University's North Haven Campus in August 2009. Information Sessions scheduled for December, April and July and the New Student Orientation will be held on the North Haven Campus.

Accelerated BSN for Second Degree Students Packet (PDF)
Accelerated BSN Curriculum (PDF)
Accelerated BSN Application (PDF)

If you have any questions about the accelerated nursing program, please e-mail cory.boyd@quinnipiac.edu