Dive Deeper Into Healthcare With a Second Degree in Nursing
Fast-track your path to becoming a registered nurse with our Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) program. Designed for individuals with a prior bachelor's degree, this intensive and rigorous program allows you to earn your nursing degree in a fraction of the time while still focusing on the fundamentals of nursing science, clinical reasoning, and our hallmark social-justice mindset critical to serving a diverse set of patience in today's healthcare field.
The ABSN pathway is appropriate for students who have already earned a Bachelor's degree in another field of study, and have completed both the general education and prerequisite course requirements for BSN study.
See our BSN program disclosures to learn more about accreditation and professional licensure.
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Degree Plan
Major Requirements:
The ABSN curriculum includes 51 credits and is designed to be completed in 3 semesters (13 months) of full time study.
General Education Requirements:
All majors require completion of 44 hours of the St. Edward's general education curriculum or the Texas core curriculum, in addition to the nursing prerequisites. Because ABSN degree candidates are typically adding a second degree, these credits may already be fulfilled. Check with your admission counselor to ensure your General Education requirements are complete.
View and download the full degree plan for our ABSN major (PDF)
Application Process
Application Process and Deadlines:
ABSN admission is only offered for the fall semester.
We do not require TEAS, HESI, or other nursing entrance exams as part of the application.
Applicants must first apply to the university via the St. Edward's University application. Once admitted to the university, students will then be required to apply to the Department of Nursing. Applications open March 2025 for Fall 2025 start. Students must have earned a "C" or better for prerequisite coursework and overall GPA minimum of 2.5.
Scholarships
Because the ABSN is a post-baccalaureate program, students do not qualify for academic or merit-based scholarships at St. Edward's University. However, students may seek outside scholarships.
FAFSA
When completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be sure to list your year in college as 5th year/other undergraduate. As a student seeking your second bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible to receive Federal Direct Loans.