# Bachelor to BSN Nursing Program (BS to BSN) **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Nursing **Sub-Program:** Nursing **Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Nursing For Bachelor's Degree Holders **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/absn **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:04:59+00:00 ## Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Overview Turn your existing bachelor’s degree into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in just 12-months with our ABSN program. Regardless of your previous field of study, eligibility requires only a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Not only is nursing a rewarding profession, but a BSN degree opens doors to greater opportunities in the field of nursing. This accelerated program equips you with essential nursing skills and immersive clinical experience to excel as a registered nurse, preparing you for the NCLEX-RN exam and a fulfilling career caring for patients and making a real difference. - **For Bachelor's Degree Holders** — 11 Month BSN Degree - **22 Courses** — Fast-Track Program - **High-Fidelity Simulations** — Clinical Training Experience ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates should grow in the following areas: - **Pursue Career Advancement:** BSN programs delve into complex healthcare areas like leadership, research, and community health. - **Health Assessment:** Fundamental to nursing practice. Health Assessment: Improve Health Assessment skills to provide care based on a comprehensive physical exam. - **Evidence-Based Practice:** Learning to integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make informed decisions about patient care. ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Locations - [Orlando Lake Mary, FL](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/orlando-lake-mary-fl) ## ABSN Curriculum We develop effective nursing professionals through training and practical experience. - **Foundational Nursing** Bachelor to BSN graduates deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care through teamwork and cultural competence. - **Medical Certification** ECPI University helps prepare Bachelor to BSN graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN and become licensed registered nurses. - **Acute Nursing** Bachelor to BSN students learn to care for critically ill patients through medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing training. - **Leadership in Nursing** Bachelor to BSN students develop leadership skills to manage healthcare teams and improve patient care. ### Program Requirements A student transferring into the institution with a bachelor's degree will transfer the equivalent of 105 quarter credit hours from the previous baccalaureate degree, including: 46.5 quarter credit hours in general education courses, 30 quarter credits of which are in specific required general education courses; and 75 quarter credits in nursing, to meet the minimum total of 180 quarter credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 4 quarters, which is equivalent to 12 months or 48 weeks of instruction. Nursing courses will not be available online. The program requirements are as follows: #### Bachelor's Degree + Designated General Education Courses Applicants must have successfully completed all prerequisite courses, with no more than two being allowed to be in progress at the time of application. A grade of B- or higher is required for the Anatomy and Physiology prerequisites. All other Bachelor to BSN General Education Prerequisites will be reviewed in accordance with the Transfer of Credit policies outlined in the University Catalog. **Designated General Education Prerequisite Courses** | Courses | Quarter Credit hours | |---|---| | Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs | 8 semester \| 12 quarter credits | | Statistics | 3 semester \| 4.5 quarter credits | | Social Science: Sociology OR Psychology | 3 semester \| 4.5 quarter credits | | Human Growth and Development OR Developmental Psychology | 3 semester \| 4.5 quarter credits | | English | 3 semester \| 4.5 quarter credits | | Additional General Education Electives | 11 semester \| 16.50 quarter credits | | TOTAL | 31 semester \| 46.50 quarter credits | #### BSN Courses **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [NUR311](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR311 "View NUR311") | [Pathophysiology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR311 "View NUR311") | 4 | | [NUR312](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR312 "View NUR312") | [Pharmacology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR312 "View NUR312") | 4 | | [NUR313](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR313 "View NUR313") | [Essentials of Nursing Practice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR313 "View NUR313") | 5 | | [NUR315](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR315 "View NUR315") | [Health Assessment Across the Lifespan](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR315 "View NUR315") | 5 | | [NUR316](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR316 "View NUR316") | [Essentials of Nursing Practice Clinical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR316 "View NUR316") | 3 | | [NUR322](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR322 "View NUR322") | [Nursing Care of the Adult Clinical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR322 "View NUR322") | 4 | | [NUR326](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR326 "View NUR326") | [Nursing Care of the Adult](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR326 "View NUR326") | 6 | | [NUR328](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR328 "View NUR328") | [Public Health Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR328 "View NUR328") | 3 | | [NUR329](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR329 "View NUR329") | [Public Health Nursing Clinical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR329 "View NUR329") | 1 | | [NUR332](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR332 "View NUR332") | [Topics in Professional Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR332 "View NUR332") | 3 | | [NUR333](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR333 "View NUR333") | [Pharmacologic Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR333 "View NUR333") | 2 | | [NUR433](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR433 "View NUR433") | [Nursing Care of Women and Children Clinical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR433 "View NUR433") | 3 | | [NUR436](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR436 "View NUR436") | [Mental Health Nursing Clinical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR436 "View NUR436") | 2 | | [NUR437](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR437 "View NUR437") | [Nursing Research](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR437 "View NUR437") | 3 | | [NUR438](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR438 "View NUR438") | [Nursing Care of Women and Children](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR438 "View NUR438") | 5 | | [NUR439](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR439 "View NUR439") | [Mental Health Nursing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR439 "View NUR439") | 4 | | [NUR445](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR445 "View NUR445") | [Professional Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR445 "View NUR445") | 4 | | [NUR446](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR446 "View NUR446") | [Nursing Care of the Older Adult](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR446 "View NUR446") | 4 | | [NUR447](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR447 "View NUR447") | [Nursing Care of the Older Adult Clinical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR447 "View NUR447") | 1 | | [NUR448](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR448 "View NUR448") | [Transition to Practice](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR448 "View NUR448") | 4 | | [NUR449](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR449 "View NUR449") | [Senior Seminar](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR449 "View NUR449") | 4 | | [NUR460](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR460 "View NUR460") | [Clinical Applications Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR460 "View NUR460") | 1 | ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation). ## Programmatic Accreditation The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing at ECPI University Orlando, Florida campus, ECPI University Virginia Beach, Virginia campus, and ECPI University Richmond, Virginia campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ([http://www.ccneaccreditation.org](http://www.ccneaccreditation.org "Learn more about CCNE").)