ABSN Program in Virginia Overview
With three start dates per year, Averett’s ABSN program in Virginia is designed to provide non-nurses an all-access path to a quality nursing education that can be completed in as few as 16 months.
The ABSN program builds on your existing education to prepare you to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and serve as a leader of positive change with a passion for excellence, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
While people with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees are eligible for the program, applicants with at least 60 non-nursing credits may also qualify. In fact, it’s the only ABSN program in Virginia that offers alternatives to a bachelor’s degree to qualify for admission.
Prior health care experience isn’t required for entry into our program, either, but there are prerequisites that must be completed to qualify for admission.
How Our Accelerated BSN Works
Our accelerated nursing program is built for students with prior college experience who want to fast-track their path to nursing. Because we offer multiple start dates and a rolling admissions process, you can begin nursing school soon.
The ABSN program comprises a rigorous, accredited curriculum split over four full-time semesters:
- Online nursing courses lay the groundwork for your nursing theory knowledge via an interactive e-Learning platform.
- Skills and simulation labs allow you to apply your online coursework and hone your clinical judgment in a risk-free environment using state-of-the-art equipment.
- Clinical rotations grant you access to valuable real-world patient-care scenarios at some of the top health care facilities in Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
Our accelerated nursing program comprises the same nursing education you’d receive in a traditional classroom-based program; the only difference is the amount of time it takes to complete.
The accelerated nursing program is intense and requires an immense amount of dedication and drive, but you’ll have access to experienced faculty dedicated to helping you succeed every step of the way.
Despite the rigor, earning a degree from our ABSN program is worth it. Graduation from our program qualifies you to sit for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam and pursue a rewarding nursing career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this nursing program for?
Our ABSN program is for students who hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree OR have at least 60 non-nursing credits from a regionally accredited university and desire an all-access path into the nursing field as soon as possible.
Because the Averett ABSN program condenses a traditional nursing school curriculum into 16 months, successful candidates will demonstrate significant organizational skills, commitment and motivation.
How much does the ABSN program cost?
Our accelerated BSN program tuition is $68,375, including other program and book fees.
However, if you are a military service member or the family member of a military service member, you may qualify for a 25% tuition discount. We also offer a scholarship for military service members and their families and participate in various military benefits programs.
See the breakdown of tuition and fees for more information.
How much of the ABSN program can be completed online?
Our nursing theory courses are the only component that can be completed online; other parts of our ABSN program require your physical presence. You will participate in skills and simulation labs at the Averett University Norfolk ABSN learning center and clinical rotations at top health care facilities in Norfolk and Hampton Roads a few days each week.
Is the Averett ABSN program accredited?
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Averett University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.​
To learn more about our accreditations, please visit the accreditations page.
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