There are 15 courses in the distance ABSN program, and the cost per credit hour is $833. Typically, this accelerated nursing program requires 60 credit hours and carries a total program cost of $50,000.
Your cost may vary depending on whether you have transfer credits or need additional prerequisite courses before you can begin the program.
Please have all transcripts sent to our online records team to ensure the quickest processing possible. Contact your Enrollment Advisor if you have any trouble having them sent here.
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Electronic transcripts should be directed to admissionsrecords@onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu.
When you’re ready, visit this page to start your application. You may also schedule an appointment with an enrollment advisor to talk through the application process and any questions you have.
The distance ABSN program is currently available to students who live in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
No, there is no GRE or MAT test required to apply to the program.
Your enrollment advisor will help ensure you meet all of the requirements for the distance ABSN. Admission requirements include:
You will need 25 credit hours of prerequisite courses, and you must have earned a grade of C or better:
If you haven’t earned credit for these courses prior to your start date, your enrollment advisor will help you with next steps.
All distance ABSN coursework is online, with the exception of two on-campus residencies in Elmhurst, IL and nursing clinicals in your local area.
The distance ABSN program is an intensive, 16-month program. Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.
The distance ABSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and approved by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Our clinical placement team works with you to identify and secure a quality placement site and preceptor near you. We manage this process for you so that you’ll have time to focus on your coursework and the core competencies you’ll need to succeed and graduate fully prepared. Learn more.
During clinical rotations, nursing students are under the direct supervision of a licensed RN. Clinicals are very similar to an internship or being an apprentice; you provide care for real patients, but you benefit from the supervision and guidance of your preceptor and indirect supervision and support from Elmhurst faculty.
Next Start: August 30, 2021
Applications Open
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*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Elmhurst University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Reach out to an enrollment advisor today to learn more about our online accelerated BSN program. We’re happy to answer your questions and unpack the reasons why Elmhurst University is the best choice for you to become a nurse and fulfill your passion for serving others.
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