Last Updated: October 8, 2026
Program Overview
Huntington’s 13-month ABSN combines in-person learning at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne with Parkview Health clinical training and an employment-linked tuition support option.
Huntington University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a full-time, 56-credit program for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. Huntington faculty teach the nursing curriculum, and Huntington awards the BSN; Indiana Tech provides classrooms and nursing labs at its Fort Wayne campus.
The program prepares students for the NCLEX-RN and entry-level registered-nurse practice. Huntington’s Christian educational approach emphasizes service alongside professional nursing knowledge and skills.
Program Format and Attendance
Campus classes: The accelerated sequence takes 13 months after required prerequisites are complete. Classes, laboratory learning and clinical experiences require in-person attendance; this is not an online ABSN pathway.
Clinical travel: Students attend Parkview Health facilities in Fort Wayne and across Northeast Indiana. Plan transportation around assigned clinical locations as well as classes on Indiana Tech’s downtown Fort Wayne campus.
Accreditation and State Approval
Huntington’s baccalaureate nursing degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The partnership’s official FAQ also identifies Indiana State Board of Nursing recognition; Huntington University and Indiana Tech hold institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. Graduates must meet the applicable examination and other requirements for RN licensure.
Admissions Requirements
- Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Complete required pre-nursing courses or accepted equivalents with C or better.
- Apply through the partnership’s online application and arrange evaluation of prior coursework with enrollment staff.
The official requirements page lists equivalent prerequisite courses at both universities. Depending on the previous degree, some applicants can begin the nursing sequence directly, while others need additional coursework first.
Application Timing and Starts
The partnership’s current FAQ lists fall and spring admission. Classes begin on the last Monday in August and the second Monday in January, with orientation on the preceding Thursday.
Contact enrollment staff early to confirm the intended cohort’s application cutoff, document requirements and available seats. Allow time for prerequisite evaluation and completion before the 13-month nursing sequence begins.
Prerequisites
The published pre-nursing requirements extend beyond the science courses. Accepted equivalents must earn C or better; individual transcript review determines which courses remain necessary.
- Academic Writing and Research — HU EN 121 / Indiana Tech ENG 1252
- Psychology or Sociology — HU PY 111 or SO 111 / Indiana Tech PSY 1700 or SS 2800
- Public Speaking or Communications — HU CO 215 / Indiana Tech COMM 1400
- Human Development — HU PY 230 / Indiana Tech PSY 1750
- Statistics — HU MA 151 / Indiana Tech MA 2025
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II — HU BI 241/L and BI 242/L / Indiana Tech HSC 2010 and HSC 2020
- Chemistry — HU CH 141/L / Indiana Tech CH 1150
- Microbiology — HU BI 232/L / Indiana Tech HSC 2700
Curriculum
The accelerated-program catalog identifies 15 required NUA courses totaling 56 credits. Foundations in medication management, pathophysiology, assessment and nursing skills lead into adult and family care, mental health, community nursing, research and leadership.
The tables group the accelerated requirements by subject. Pre-nursing requirements are separate from these 56 credits.
Required Courses and Credits
Foundations — 17 Credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
NUA 301 — Pharmacology for the ABSN | 4 | Medication effects, safe administration, patient teaching and the influence of over-the-counter drugs and supplements. |
NUA 303 — Pathophysiology for the ABSN | 4 | Disease processes and their relationships to anatomy, physiology, environment, nutrition, culture and genetics. |
NUA 310 — Discipline of the Professional Nurse | 1 | Professional roles, nursing history, legal responsibilities, informatics, scholarship and the nursing process. |
NUA 313 — Health Assessment for the ABSN | 4 | Health histories and physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual assessment across the lifespan, with laboratory practice. |
NUA 323 — Fundamental Skills for the ABSN | 4 | Patient safety, infection precautions, medication administration and basic nursing competencies in laboratory and practice settings. |
Adult, Family and Mental Health — 24 Credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
NUA 333 — Adult Health I for the ABSN | 6 | Assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluation for common and complex adult health conditions. |
NUA 335 — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 4 | Therapeutic communication, mental-health conditions, relevant therapies and culturally responsive nursing care. |
NUA 340 — Nursing Care of Developing Families | 4 | Care of mothers, newborns and families, including education, nutrition, culture and community or home care. |
NUA 345 — Nursing Care of Children | 4 | Health promotion and care for children and adolescents, including chronic illness, disability and family needs. |
NUA 443 — Adult Health II for the ABSN | 6 | Increasingly complex adult conditions, clinical reasoning and evaluation of care in acute and other settings. |
Research, Community and Transition — 15 Credits
| Course | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
NUA 350 — Interprofessional Research | 2 | Research methods, clinical questions, evidence appraisal and collaborative application of findings to patient care. |
NUA 450 — Nursing Care of the Community | 4 | Population health, prevention, community assessment and public-health nursing interventions. |
NUA 453 — Seminar in Nursing for the ABSN | 3 | NCLEX-RN preparation, clinical judgment, state licensure applications and associated legal and ethical issues. |
NUA 465 — Leadership in Nursing | 3 | Delegation, conflict resolution, organizational systems, change and resource management, with a leadership project. |
NUA 485 — Role Transition | 3 | Faculty-guided, precepted practice integrating nursing knowledge and skills in the beginning professional role. |
Clinical Experience and Role Transition
Practice settings: Classroom and simulation learning are paired with clinical experience at Parkview Health facilities throughout Northeast Indiana. Adult, family, mental-health and community courses develop different areas of practice before the final transition experience.
Precepted capstone: NUA 485 – Role Transition includes 144 clinical hours under nursing faculty and a preceptor. That figure describes the final course’s clinical component, not the total clinical hours across the program; faculty determine sites in collaboration with community agencies.
Parkview ABSN Scholars Program
The partnership’s tuition support program combines upfront assistance and education-loan forgiveness with an employment pathway at Parkview Health. Its published description says tuition benefits are paid over time and can cover full tuition after three or more years of qualifying Parkview employment.
The program describes a Student Nurse role during study and work with Parkview’s Talent Acquisition team toward a clinical RN position after successful completion. Review the written eligibility, employment and repayment terms before committing; tuition reimbursement over time does not mean that every fee or living expense is prepaid.
Tuition and Costs
The current ABSN tuition schedule lists the following charges:
- Tuition: $44,016 — 56 credits × $786.
- Program fee: $1,000.
- Clinical fees: $3,160.
- Calculated tuition and fee total: $48,176.
These figures calculate tuition from the partnership’s published $786 credit rate and 56-credit requirement, with the listed program and clinical fees added separately. Obtain a written cohort-specific quote from enrollment staff to confirm the charges and applicable tuition support.
Prerequisite coursework, books, uniforms, health clearances, transportation and living expenses may add to the budget. Employment-linked tuition support should be evaluated separately from the charges owed to the university.
Outcomes
The partnership FAQ reports 100% job placement among licensed Huntington nursing graduates for more than ten years. This is a historical claim about the wider nursing program, rather than a reported placement rate for a specific accelerated cohort or a guarantee for every applicant.
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