Program Overview
Saint Peter’s University offers an Accelerated BSN built for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. The program takes 15 months and follows a Fall–Spring–Summer–Fall sequence.
Students complete 64 total credits in a tight, full-time format.
Teaching comes from practicing professionals and that learning includes clinical experiences and simulations.
The program highlights limited seats and active cohort formation for Spring (January) 2026 and Fall (August) 2026.
ABSN Admission Summary
This program targets career-changers with a prior bachelor’s degree and a strong science background.
- Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Science prerequisites: B or higher in prerequisite science courses
- Other prerequisites: C+ or higher in all other prerequisite courses
- Entrance exam: TEAS exam 78% or higher (TEAS results may be submitted after the application, but they are required for a final decision)
- Application items: Online application + official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Deposit: A tuition deposit is required if admitted to confirm intent to enroll
- Provisional review: A provisional decision may be based on unofficial transcripts, but official transcripts must arrive before the program start
Prerequisites Summary
You must complete these prerequisites before starting the nursing sequence.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
- Microbiology with lab
- One of the following: Introduction to Psychology or Principles of Sociology
- Biology is also listed as a prerequisite item in the program requirements section
Curriculum
Saint Peter’s Accelerated BSN includes four terms and a total of 64 credits.
Semester 1
NU-202 Theoretical Bases of Professional Nursing
This course explores the evolution of professional nursing and the development of professional identity. It introduces nursing values, including social justice, and examines key theories such as the health belief model, evidence-based practice, and the nursing process.
NU-202L Theoretical Bases of Professional Nursing Lab
A lab component that complements NU-202, focusing on nursing theories, professional identity, and essential nursing concepts.
NU-210 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice
This course covers pharmacological therapy, major drug classifications, and their effects on body systems. It emphasizes safe drug administration and factors affecting medication therapy.
NU-215 Medical Dosage Calculations
Students learn essential mathematical calculations used in nursing for accurate medication administration and patient care.
NU-250 Clinical Bases of Professional Nursing
Introduces foundational nursing skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and implementation. Topics include nutrition, medication therapy, and legal and ethical considerations in nursing.
NU-250L Clinical Bases Lab
A hands-on lab component that reinforces skills from NU-250 through practical application.
NU-308 Health Assessment
Focuses on a holistic approach to health assessment, emphasizing risk identification, health promotion, and client education using the nursing process.
NU-308L Health Assessment Lab
A lab component where students practice assessment techniques in a controlled setting.
Semester 2
NU-204 Nutrition and Health
Explores the role of nutrition in health and disease, emphasizing dietary needs across the lifespan and public health factors influencing nutrition.
NU-304 Pathophysiology
Examines physiological processes and pathological changes in the body, focusing on human responses to health and illness.
NU-312 Nursing Care for Adults and Aging I
Introduces nursing care for adults and elderly patients with chronic conditions. Covers aging-related adaptations, medication therapy, and legal and ethical considerations.
NU-312L Nursing Care for Adults and Aging I Lab
A lab component that supports NU-312 through hands-on practice in healthcare settings.
NU-414 Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents
Focuses on pediatric nursing, covering growth and development, common childhood illnesses, and family-centered care.
NU-414L Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents Lab
A practical lab experience to apply pediatric nursing concepts.
Semester 3
NU-315 Nursing Care for Adults and Aging II
Builds on NU-312, focusing on acute and chronic health conditions in older adults. Covers disease management, legal and ethical issues, and clinical application.
NU-315L Nursing Care for Adults and Aging II Lab
A lab component reinforcing concepts from NU-315 in real-world settings.
NU-325 Nursing Care of Child-Bearing Families
Covers nursing care for pregnant individuals, newborns, and postpartum patients. Addresses family dynamics, nutrition, and medication therapy.
NU-325L Nursing Care of Child-Bearing Families Lab
Hands-on training in maternal and neonatal care settings.
NU-390 Introduction to Nursing Research
Introduces nursing research methods and their application to evidence-based practice. Students develop a research paper with faculty guidance.
NU-404 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Examines mental health nursing, including strategies for promoting psychological well-being and caring for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
NU-404L Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Lab
A lab component providing clinical experiences in mental health settings.
Semester 4
NU-360 Computer Applications in Nursing & Health Care
Explores the role of technology in patient care, nursing practice, research, and healthcare management.
NU-420 Community Health Nursing
Focuses on public health nursing, emphasizing population-based care, community assessment, and disease prevention strategies.
NU-420L Community Health Nursing Lab
Practical experience in community health settings.
NU-430 Nursing Care of Adults and Aging III
Final course in the adult and aging series, covering complex acute and chronic conditions. Includes leadership training, delegation, and patient advocacy.
NU-430L Nursing Care of Adults and Aging III Lab
Clinical practice supporting NU-430, emphasizing independent decision-making.
NU-445 Leadership and Trends in Nursing
Examines leadership roles in nursing, covering delegation, motivation, healthcare policies, and trends affecting the profession.
More information about the curriculum here
Clinicals
The program description ties coursework to clinical experiences and simulations across the 15-month sequence. The plan includes lab-linked courses alongside core clinical nursing courses, which signals structured skills practice and applied learning.
Tuition
Estimated total cost is $32,100–$32,800 based on the figures you provided.
- Tuition estimate: 64 credits × $450 per credit = $28,800
- Estimated program fees: $3,300–$4,000
- Estimated total: $28,800 + $3,300–$4,000 = $32,100–$32,800
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation and Outcomes
The nursing programs at Saint Peter’s University, including the ABSN program, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain licensure as a registered nurse.
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