Program angle: Clinical experiences start in the very first semester and culminate in a 1:1 internship — an early, hands-on clinical model that reflects Endicott’s experiential-learning roots.
Endicott College’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) gets students into clinical settings fast — hands-on experiences begin in the first semester rather than after a long stretch of classroom-only work. Built for career changers and recent graduates who already hold a bachelor’s degree in any field, the 62-credit program leads to a BSN in 16 months.
Delivered through the Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences in Beverly, Massachusetts, it follows a cohort model with small classes, personalized advising, and a signature 1:1 internship that gives students individualized clinical exposure.
Coursework blends classroom instruction, lab, simulation, and clinical rotations across diverse healthcare settings.
Accreditation and Approval
The baccalaureate nursing program at Endicott College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is annually reviewed and granted full approval by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. As of March 26, 2025, the program is also a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), with candidacy status expiring March 26, 2027. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
Admission Requirements
The ideal candidate holds an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution with at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and a 2.7 GPA in prerequisite coursework. Applicants may be in progress toward their degree when applying but must provide proof of the degree before the program starts.
Application materials:
- $50 application fee (waived for Endicott alumni and military personnel)
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional preferred)
- Resume
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary work
- Essay of 250–500 words: “Why Nursing? Why Now?”
- TOEFL for applicants whose native language is not English
Prerequisite Coursework
Prerequisites must be completed within the last seven years:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
- Microbiology
- Human Growth and Development / Developmental Psychology
- Statistics
Curriculum
The 62-credit program combines classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical experience, moving from foundational assessment and pharmacology through specialty and acute care to a capstone synthesis and senior thesis. The program of study includes:
- Health Assessment
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Care of Adults
- Pharmacology
- Care of Childbearing Families
- Care of Children
- Psychosocial Nursing
- Nursing Research
- Internship
- Acute Care Nursing
- Community/Population Health Nursing
- Professional Nursing Synthesis
- Senior Thesis I
- Senior Thesis II
Graduates are prepared to demonstrate clinical judgment, deliver holistic person-centered care, apply research to practice, contribute to patient and provider safety, and function effectively within interprofessional care teams.
More curriculum details available on the course catalog page.
Clinical and Hands-On Training
Clinical placements begin in the first semester and continue throughout the program, giving students early and sustained exposure across hospitals, clinics, and specialized care settings. The 1:1 internship is a distinctive feature, pairing students with individualized clinical experience, and the cohort model supports networking that aids job placement after graduation.
Tuition
Tuition is $1,175 per credit, bringing the 62-credit program to approximately $72,850. As a private-college accelerated BSN, it sits in the premium range.
See the official tuition and financial aid page for current rates and aid options.
Other Nursing Programs
While the ABSN is fully in-person, Endicott also offers a traditional BSN, an RN-to-BSN program, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), with a 20% alumni tuition discount available toward the MSN.