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ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN  NURSING
Program Progression and Curriculum Information

ABSN Progression

Once all prerequisite courses have been completed, the ABSN program can be completed in as little as 16 months.

Entry Terms

  • Preparation Phase:  If students need to complete prerequisites, they may be admitted to TCC for the Fall, Spring, or Summer Terms.

  • ABSN Clinical Phase:  Students may enter ABSN Clinical Phase in the Fall or Spring Terms.

Preparation Phase

  • You may be admitted to the Preparation Phase for the Fall, Spring, or Summer term. 

  • All courses in the Preparation Phase are required prerequisites to begin the Clinical Phase.

  • All required prerequisites courses must be completed with a “C” or higher prior to entry to the Clinical Phase.

  • An applicant meeting minimum admissions requirements can apply without any or all prerequisities completed. If accepted, you must commit to enter our “Prep Phase” to have your clinical seat held.

Prerequisite / Preparation Phase Curriculum

Course Number

BIO 111

BIO 112

BIO 121

BIO 300

CHEM 105

Course Title

Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab

Microbiology

Pathophysiology

Chemistry (General / Organic / Bio) with Lab

Preparation Phase Total:

Credit Hours

4

4

4

3

4

19

Clinical Phase - 4 Semesters

  • For students starting clinical phase in Fall 2023 and prior to Fall 2023 semester.

  • Clinical Phase can be started in the Fall or Spring terms.

Clinical Phase Curriculum

Course Number

BIO 215A

NUR 220A

NUR 221A

NUR 297A

NUR 298A

NUR 305A

NUR 307A

NUR 309A

NUR 311A

NUR 312A

NUR 313A

NUR 397A

NUR 398A

NUR 410A

NUR 412A

NUR 414A

NUR 416A

NUR 497A

NUR 498A

NUR Elective

Course Title

Core Concepts of Pharmacology

Health Assessment with Lab

Nursing Skills: Concepts of Quality & Safety

Professional Development Concepts

Professional Development Concepts

Health & Illness Concepts Across the Lifespan I

Concepts of Intellectual Inquiry

Professional Nursing Concepts

Health & Illness Concepts Across the Lifespan II

Concepts in Leadership & Health Care Delivery

Concepts in Population Health

Professional Development Concepts

Professional Development Concepts/Capstone

Clinical Intensive I

Clinical Intensive II

Clinical Intensive III

Clinical Intensive IV

Professional Development Concepts/Capstone

Professional Development Concepts/Capstone

Elective Course

Clinical Phase Total:

Credit Hours

3

4

4

2

1

6

3

2

6

4

2

1

1

6

6

6

6

2

2

3

70

Clinical Phase - 4 Semesters - NEW STARTING SPRING 2024

  • For students starting clinical phase in Spring 2024 and beyond.

  • Clinical Phase can be started in the Fall or Spring terms.

Course Number

NUR 201

NUR 210

BIO 215

NUR 251

NUR 251CL

BIO 180 or 280

NUR 363

NUR 363CL

NUR 342

NUR 342CL

NUR 315

NUR 421

NUR 447CL

NUR 463

NUR 463CL

NUR 339

NUR 340

NUR 422

NUR 441

NUR 441CL

NUR 443

Course Title

Introduction to the Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice  

Health Assessment Across the Lifespan 

Core Concepts in Pharmacology

Nursing Foundations and Principles & Introduction to Medical Surgical I 

Nursing Foundations and Principles & Introduction to Medical Surgical I: Clinical

Biology of Food or Intro Nutrition through the Lifespan

Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum II

Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum II: Clinical  

Mental Health Nursing Across Lifespan

Mental Health Nursing Across Lifespan Clinical

Pharmacological Principles for Nursing Practice

Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum III 

Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum III: Clinical

Family-Centered, Pediatric, Maternity Nursing and Population Health Nursing

Family-Centered, Pediatric, Maternity Nursing and Population Health Nursing: Clinical

Evidence Based Practice and Research Principles in Nursing

Quality Improvement & Information Technologies in Nursing Practice 

Leadership & Management Development in Nursing Practice

Role Transition and Trends in Nursing Practice

Role Transition and Trends in Nursing Practice Clinical

Clinical Judgement for Nursing Practice

Clinical Phase Total:

Credit Hours

3

3

3

4

2

3

6

3

2

2

3

3

2

3

2

3

3

3

3

6

3

65

Clinical Phase Curriculum

ADMISSIONS

View the admission requirements for the ABSN program.

COST

View the cost and tuition of the

ABSN program.

CURRICULUM

View the curriculum sequence for the ABSN program.

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