ABSN Curriculum
During our 16-month accelerated nursing program, you will complete a total of 64 credit hours over four full-time semesters. Taught by experienced nursing faculty, our ABSN curriculum blends online coursework with hands-on nursing labs and in-person clinical rotations. It is an accredited learning path that prepares you to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) with confidence.
Note: A 4-credit Religion/Diversity course must be taken during your January term. This course is a co-requisite, and it’s required to take at PLU in order to graduate.
First Semester | ||
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NUR 305 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I | 4 credits |
NUR 306 | Foundations of Care Delivery & Health Promotion | 3 credits |
NUR 307 | Health & Physical Assessment | 3 credits |
NUR 308 | Clinical Practicum I | 3 credits |
NUR 309 | Professional Foundations & Principles of Leadership | 2 credits |
NUR 310 | Scholarly Writing Concepts | 1 credit |
Total | 16 credits |
Second Semester | ||
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NUR 311 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II | 2 credits |
NUR 314 | Care of Chronic Conditions | 3 credits |
NUR 315 | Psychiatric Mental Health Principles | 2 credits |
NUR 316 | Clinical Practicum II | 5 credits |
NUR 318 | Research Methods | 2 credits |
NUR 319 | Health Care Technology | 2 credits |
Total | 16 credits |
Third Semester | ||
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NUR 401 | Care of Complex Conditions | 3 credits |
NUR 402 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology III | 2 credits |
NUR 403 | Clinical Practicum III | 5 credits |
NUR 404 | Health Care Diversity | 4 credits |
NUR 405 | Informed Practice | 2 credits |
Total | 16 credits |
Fourth Semester | ||
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NUR 406 | Continuity of Care | 3 credits |
NUR 407 | Clinical Practicum IV | 6 credits |
NUR 483 | Transition to Practice | 1 credit |
NUR 498 | Capstone Project | 2 credits |
NUR 408 | Organizational & Economic Context of Care | 2 credits |
NUR 409 | Health Policy | 2 credits |
Total | 16 credits |
Total ABSN Program Credits: 68
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