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
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Preparation Phase: If students need to complete prerequisites, they may be admitted to TCC for the Fall, Spring, or Summer Terms.
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ABSN Clinical Phase: Students may enter ABSN Clinical Phase in the Fall or Spring Terms.
Preparation Phase
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You may be admitted to the Preparation Phase for the Fall, Spring, or Summer term.
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All courses in the Preparation Phase are required prerequisites to begin the Clinical Phase.
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All required prerequisites courses must be completed with a “C” or higher prior to entry to the Clinical Phase.
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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
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For students starting clinical phase in Fall 2023 and prior to Fall 2023 semester.
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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
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For students starting clinical phase in Spring 2024 and beyond.
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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