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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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What is the accelerated B.S.N. program?

The accelerated program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in any field and wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). The program takes 12 months to complete and starts once a year. The accelerated program is offered in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls.

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Length of Completion

12 months
 
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Clinical Hours

930
 
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2022 NCLEX-RN pass rate for first time takers*

89.6%
*Students who tested in 2022

 

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Cost Per Credit Hour

$413*
*Lowest credit hour price

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of the program, you will have the knowledge to:

  • Integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
  • Integrate effective leadership skills to improve the quality of health care. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork; Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
  • Incorporate evidence-based practice. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis; Critical and Creative Thinking)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in patient care technologies and informatics. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
  • Evaluate the implications of health policy and health care delivery systems on the professional nursing practice environment.
  • Integrate effective interprofessional communication and collaboration into professional nursing practice. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork)
  • Integrate behaviors that reflect nursing values and professional standards into practice. (Cross-curricular Skill: Ethical Reasoning; Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
  • Provide patient-centered, quality care. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
  • Improve population health through health promotion and disease prevention