Online Accelerated BSN Program | Second Degree ABSN

Wilkes University Online — Online ABSN

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

**Clinical Placement**
Complimentary placement services prepare you for success

**Impressive Pass Rates**
NCLEX-RN exam pass rates consistently above national average

**Multiple Start Dates**
2 entrance opportunities per year

**Fast-Track Program**
Fully prepared in one year

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The Wilkes Clinical Placement team works with you to offer a high-quality placement experience that is compliant, meets the University and national guidance for clinical requirements and prepares you for success in your future practice.

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What Can I Expect During Clinicals?

To accompany online classroom learning and test-taking, nurses also need clinical experience to practice what they’ve learned in theory. Hands-on patient care is a requisite component of a nursing degree and must be practiced on real patients in clinical settings.

During clinical rotations, nursing students are under the close supervision of their preceptor. They are given specific instructions to follow while keeping clinical practice guidelines and best practices in mind. Students are placed in a variety of health care facility settings. Clinicals are very similar to an internship or being an apprentice; students assume the role of the nurse and provide care for real patients, but they benefit from the supervision and guidance of their preceptors and other health care professionals.

Nursing students must complete a specified number of clinical hours as determined by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Please note, these are not paid positions, but they count toward the degree.

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You will work with a dedicated Wilkes placement coordinator who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on the course objectives, competencies, and where you live, your placement coordinator will help you identify an appropriate site and preceptor. We manage the logistics of this process so that you can focus on the coursework and the core competencies you need to succeed in the program.

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You will be in close communication with your placement coordinator throughout the program. He or she will ensure you meet deadlines and complete all health and clerical requirements, answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist. The checklist details the dress code, clinical tools and professional expectations to ensure your success in each rotation.

Learn More About Clinical Placement

All clinical nursing experiences are slightly different because students work in a variety of health care facility environments. You will begin your clinical rotations after the required background checks and physical examinations have been completed. During your clinical rotation, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and the indirect supervision of a Wilkes clinical faculty supervisor who will direct, support and evaluate your progress throughout each rotation. You will be given specific instructions to follow while keeping clinical practice guidelines in mind.

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NSG 211 --- Physical Assessment

This course is designed to facilitate the integration of physical assessment skills as an essential element of the nursing process. The components of physical assessment, including the health history and physical examination, are organized to allow the student to proceed from an assessment of the overall function of a client to the more specific functions of each body system.

Requirement: Sophomore standing in the Nursing program and Accelerated Baccalaureate Program for Second Degree Students. (Credits: 3)

ABSN Curriculum Sample

For a complete list of courses and course descriptions, access our comprehensive program guide.

NSG 224 --- Pharmacotherapeutics and Decision Making in Nursing

This course is designed to assist students in understanding the multidisciplinary science of pharmacology based on human systems. Content includes drug classifications, indications, adverse effects and contraindications, age-related variables, dosages, and nursing implications. Using critical thinking skills related to drug therapy, clinical decision-making is developed. (Credits: 3)

NSG 330 --- Nursing Practice I

This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing. Use of the nursing process is emphasized in meeting the human needs of clients identified as individuals, families, and communities. Nursing theory is correlated with clinical practice in the Clinical Nursing Simulation Center skills lab and selected clinical agencies. 12 hours of clinical practice. (Credits: 12)

Being able to put your career aside is one of the most important elements for success as a student in this program. Your academics deserve your undivided attention for the 12 months that it takes to fulfill your dream of becoming a nurse. While the days feel long and the weeks feel short, I can assure you from my experience as a student at Wilkes University, absolutely every single second spent studying, learning, and engaging at clinicals has been worth it. I am amazed at the amount of knowledge I have gained in only 6 months of this program, and the lifelong relationships I have formed with my classmates.”

Celia Rossini, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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I have or will have at least an associate’s degree in nursinga bachelor’s degree in nursinga master's degree in nursing, as required for this program except for ABSN, where I have at least a bachelor’s degree in any field.

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Burned-out workers from the recent pandemic, retiring baby boomer nurses, and an aging population with increased demands for care are contributing to a nursing shortage.* According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for RNs is expected to grow from 3 million in 2019 to 3.3 million in 2030 — a 9% increase, or an additional 277,000 new jobs.

The BLS reports that more than half of all nurses work in state, local and private hospitals, but there are many opportunities to work in other environments such as physician’s offices, home health, outpatient care centers and public health facilities. Some nurses travel throughout the United States and worldwide to care for patients in places with inadequate care.

There is considerable opportunity for bachelor’s-prepared nurses, and the salary is favorable. According to the BLS, registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree earned $75,330 in 2020.

*Source: AACN

FAQs About the Online ABSN Program

How does the nursing clinical placement process work for the ABSN program?

We do the heavy lifting for you. For more information on the nursing clinicals placement process, visit our Clinical Placement Services page or fill out a form to chat with an admissions advisor.

How long does the ABSN program take to complete?

The ABSN program consists of seven courses, which are completed over three terms (one year).

Are the classes for the ABSN program 100% online?

Excluding nursing clinicals and residencies, all coursework is 100% online. Each course experience is primarily asynchronous.

How much does the ABSN program cost?

Tuition for the ABSN program is $61,665.

Is financial aid available to online ABSN students?

Yes, financial aid is available to qualifying nursing students. Please fill out a form to schedule an appointment with an admissions advisor and learn if you qualify for financial assistance.

ABSN Program Outcomes

Our ABSN program has a rigorous, full-time curriculum that enables students to:

Build foundational knowledge in nursing from theoretical, ethical, scientific, and historical standpoints:
- Gain insight into the role of the nurse in facilitating human needs fulfillment
- Examine the elements of human nutrition, including the role of nutrients in different life stages, dietary guidelines and food access
- Learn the science of pharmacology, including drug indications, interactions and their effects
Develop the capability to provide evidence-based care for patients through immersive clinical experiences:
- Discover how to conduct a holistic evaluation of a patient, including interviewing, obtaining history and performing physical examination techniques
- Build the necessary skills to provide competent, patient-centered care in a range of clinical scenarios
- Gain insight into the acute and chronic care needs of specific patient groups, such as adult medical-surgical patients or individuals experiencing mental health issues
Grow as a leader and effectively collaborate with other healthcare professionals in real-world scenarios:
- Develop your skills in critical thinking and clinical nursing judgment
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide appropriate health promotion and disease/injury prevention
- Use standard terminology in a health care environment that reflects nursing’s unique contributions
Understand cultural and economic factors when caring for individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds:
- Identify cultural considerations in the process of physically assessing a patient
- Assess how ethnicity, location, and socio-economic status can influence diet, behavior, family dynamics, and mental health
- Become an advocate for underserved patients through civic engagement within a distinct community

More About Wilkes

At Wilkes, we support and applaud lifelong learning. We are constantly changing, evolving and growing to meet the needs of our online student nurses. We look ahead to the degree programs, experiences and opportunities our students will need to succeed, and that includes complimentary nursing clinical placement services.

Our online nursing programs offer a variety of options for working nurses. Whether you're looking to advance your current role or broaden your career path and pursue a new specialty, Wilkes has a flexible program for you. Going back to school is a big decision. That's why we offer the mentoring and faculty member support of skilled nurse educators you need to succeed.

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Out-of-State Students

Our online nursing degree programs prepare graduates to take the national board certification exam appropriate to their degree or chosen NP concentration. ABSN graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state. Wilkes University will not be able to place any students who move to an unauthorized state before or during the program and this may impact your ability to continue with the program.

Requirements Not Met

To proceed with the Associate Degree in Nursing (R.N.) to M.S.N. program, you are required to have an associate’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with the M.S.N. program, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with either the D.N.P., Ph.D. or the Post Graduate A.P.R.N. Certification programs, you are required to have a master’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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