The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) is designed for students who already hold an associate degree or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum science GPA of 3.0 in required prerequisite courses — including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry — completed within the last 15 years.

Both programs lead to the same BSN degree and NCLEX-RN eligibility in approximately 16 months, but they serve different applicants. The ABSN is designed for individuals who hold at least an associate or bachelor’s degree in any non-nursing field. The Accelerated Transfer BSN is specifically built for students transferring in at least 60 college credits — including those who may have been waitlisted elsewhere or completed general education at a community college — and includes a HESI admissions exam requirement.

With transfer credits and completion of prerequisites, the Accelerated Transfer BSN program at Brenau University can be completed in 16 months. The program is structured across four semesters, progressively building clinical nursing skills from foundational practice through high acuity care, maternity and pediatric nursing, and a transition to professional nursing practice.

Yes. Clinical experience is embedded throughout all four semesters of the ABSN program. Students complete hands-on training in nursing simulation labs and clinical settings across a wide range of care areas, including adult health, behavioral health, maternity and women’s health, child and adolescent health, community-based nursing, and high acuity care. Faculty prioritize NCLEX-RN preparation alongside clinical skill development.

Yes. The Accelerated BSN program is designed to prepare graduates for initial licensure as a registered nurse (RN) by providing the nursing education, simulation training, and clinical hours required to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. The baccalaureate nursing program at Brenau University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Completing Brenau’s Accelerated BSN prepares you for bedside patient care in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings. A BSN also provides the academic foundation for future specialization in nursing leadership, travel nursing, school nursing, or public health nursing. Additionally, graduates hold the educational credential required to pursue graduate-level nursing education, such as a Master of Science in Nursing, later in their careers.