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Averett University Accelerated BSN Program

Become a nurse sooner by leveraging your existing non-nursing education to earn a BSN degree in as few as 16 months.

Your All-Access Path to a BSN Degree

If you’re ready to realize your potential as a nurse, the Averett University Accelerated BSN program in Norfolk, Virginia, could provide the most accessible way for you to pursue your calling. Our ABSN program makes a new professional path possible in as few as 16 months for students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees or at least 60 non-nursing college credits.

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The Averett Accelerated BSN program aims to support and elevate you every step of the way as you prepare to enter the field, all the way from enrollment to graduation to taking the NCLEX-RN®.

As a student enrolled in the Averett University Accelerated BSN program in Norfolk, you’ll gain access to the following:

  • An accelerated timeline for launching a nursing career with three start dates per year
  • A hybrid (online and onsite) curriculum led by esteemed faculty
  • A personalized, supportive learning environment with a program site in Norfolk, VA

Three Start Dates

Choose the start date that’s best for you — January, May or August.

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Accelerated Nursing Education

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Online Coursework

Learn nursing theory anywhere, anytime via our e-Learning platform.

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Clinical Experience

Gain access to diverse clinical settings at top health care facilities.

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Rigorous Curriculum

Receive an accredited education that prepares you for your career.

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Accessible Admissions Support

Even before your first day in the Averett Accelerated BSN Program, we will guide you on your path to becoming a resilient, responsive nurse leader. Our dedicated team of admissions counselors is here to help you create a personalized academic plan to reach your professional goal and stay on track to achieve it.