Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN

Applications will be open from June 1st — September 1st.

Central to Patient Care.

Central’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is a 15-month, second-degree program designed for those who hold a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a regionally accredited academic institution in another discipline. Because this program consists entirely of nursing coursework and clinical practice, all prerequisites must be completed before entering this program. Our ABSN blends classroom, hybrid and online learning, and clinical experiences in a variety of settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). 

Program Features

• Starts in Winter Session
• 60 credits
• Attend classes on campus and online
• Faculty with experience in a variety of nursing disciplines
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including high-fidelity simulation and virtual reality technology
• Clinical experiences with trusted practice partners throughout Greater Hartford
• Opportunities to engage with the community in the Central Community Health Education Clinic
• Dedicated faculty support with individualized advising
• On-campus childcare
• Financial aid and scholarships available

Learning Outcomes

1. Incorporate theoretical concepts and foundational knowledge from liberal education to guide nursing practice.
2. Provide patient-centered care that recognizes individual and/or family preferences, values, and needs, respecting patients and families as full partners in care. Integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes through the nursing process to provide person- centered care to clients across the lifespan from a diverse perspective.
3. Promote individual and population health, wellness, and disease prevention at the global/local level. Provide innovative interventions to promote health and prevent illness in vulnerable populations.
4. Integrate current best evidence and professional standards into nursing practice with consideration of clinical expertise and patient preferences and values. Critically evaluate evidence-based research in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve client outcomes.
5. Minimize risk of harm to patients, providers, and the public through continuous improvement in both system effectiveness and individual performance.
6. Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams to foster open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and shared decision-making. Incorporate inter- and intra-professional communication and collaborative skills into the delivery of evidence-based, culturally sensitive person-centered care.
7. Demonstrate responsiveness to the larger content of the healthcare system regarding regulatory, financial, and political factors that influence the quality and value of care. Advocate for socio-political issues affecting healthcare through participation in legislative and political forums.
8. Use information and technology to provide care, communicate, educate, manage knowledge, prevent errors, and make critical decisions that optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrate skills in using healthcare technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice.
9. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with social justice, legal and ethical accountability, and professional codes and standards. Practice from a caring, professional nursing perspective by incorporating the values of social justice, diversity, and global awareness.
10. Apply leadership and management principles to achieve quality and safety outcomes. Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision-making in providing high-quality nursing care, health care team coordination, and accountability in various settings.