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 NCLEX-RN® with confidence.
Note: You must take four credits in the Academic Study of Religion category to graduate. These credits must be completed at PLU. Consult with your representative on the options available to fulfill this requirement.
| First Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURA 320 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6 credits |
| NURA 330 | Health & Physical Assessment | 4 credits |
| NURA 340 | Pathophysiology | 4 credits |
| NURA 350 | Pharmacology | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
| Second Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURA 360 | Nursing Care of Adults - I | 7 credits |
| NURA 370 | Research, Theory, and EBP | 2 credits |
| NURA 380 | Mental Health Across the Lifespan | 3 credits |
| NURA 390 | Diversity & Population Health | 5 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
| Third Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURA 420 | Nursing Care of Adults - II | 6 credits |
| NURA 430 | Gerontological Nursing | 2 credits |
| NURA 440 | Pediatric Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURA 450 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 3 credits |
| NURA 460 | Applied Nursing Inquiry I: Informatics in Nursing Specialties | 3 credits |
| Total | 17 credits |
| Fourth Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURA 470 | Community Health Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURA 480 | Applied Nursing Inquiry II: Clinical Judgment and Leadership in Nursing Specialties | 3 credits |
| NURA 496 | Transition to Practice | 2 credit |
| NURA 497 | Capstone Project | 5 credits |
| Total | 13 credits |
Total ABSN Program Credits: 64
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