Accelerated Nursing (ABSN)

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If you’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree and completed the prerequisites, Bradley’s accelerated nursing program gets you career-ready in just 15 months (May to August of the following year). Designed to prepare you for the nursing licensure exam, this intensive program helps you build the skills and confidence to succeed in any health care setting after licensure.

Taught by dedicated full-time nursing faculty, the program gives you immediate clinical experience, allowing you extra time to explore different specialties, including community health, ICU, mental health, skilled care, surgery, pediatrics, and more. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world patient care, ensuring you graduate ready to take on the licensure exam—and your nursing career—with confidence.

Experiential Learning

Peoria is the perfect place to gain hands-on nursing experience, offering a dynamic mix of urban and rural health care settings. With two major hospitals, including a Level 1 trauma center and a children’s hospital affiliated with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you’ll work alongside top medical professionals in high-impact environments.

Beyond hospitals, you’ll also gain experience in nursing homes, social service agencies, county health organizations, and rural health clinics—just minutes from campus. Whether you’re assisting in a fast-paced ER, supporting community health initiatives, or providing care in underserved areas, Peoria gives you diverse, real-world learning opportunities that prepare you for any nursing career path.

Program Details

Major Requirements

Prerequisites – 31 hrs.

BIO 202: Microbiology and Immunology (4 hrs.)
BIO 230: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs.)
BIO 231: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1 hr.)
BIO 232: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs.)
BIO 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1 hr.)
CHEM 100: Fundamentals of General Chemistry (3 hrs.)
CHEM 101: Fundamentals of General Chemistry Lab (1 hr.)
CHEM 162: Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry (4 hrs.)
FCS 202: Food and Nutrition (3 hrs.)
MTH 111: Elementary Statistics (3 hrs.)
PSY 303 Lifespan Development Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 311 Principles of Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs.)

Required Courses – 59 hrs.

NUR 204: Health Assessment (2 hrs.)
NUR 200: Fundamentals of Nursing (Theory) (4 hrs.)
NUR 203: Fundamentals of Nursing (Practicum) (2 hrs.)
NUR 206: Adult Health I (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 207: Adult Health I (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 306: Maternal-Newborn Nursing (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 307: Maternal-Newborn Nursing (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 308: Nursing Care of Children (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 309: Nursing Care of Children (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 303: Nursing Research (3 hrs.)
NUR 318: Pharmacology and Nursing (2 hr.)
NUR 314: Psych/Mental Health Nursing (T) (2 hrs.)
NUR 315: Psych/Mental Health Nursing (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 316: Adult Health II (T) (4 hrs.)
NUR 317: Adult Health II (P) (2 hrs.)
NUR 404: Community Health Nursing (T) (2 hrs.)
NUR 418: Nursing Leadership (2 hr.)
NUR 403: Community Health (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 414: Senior Seminar (1 hr.)
NUR 408: Adult Health III (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 409: Adult Health III (P) (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 410: Adult Health IV (T) (3 hrs.)
NUR 413: Leadership Practicum (2.5 hrs.)
NUR 417: Senior Practicum II (2.5 hrs.)

Career Opportunities

Health care is growing, and nurses are needed more than ever. With a nursing degree, you’ll have the flexibility to choose where and how you make an impact, whether it’s working with children, older adults, or specialized patient populations.

Bradley graduates are well-prepared for success—nearly all pass the NCLEX licensure exam on their first attempt and secure jobs within six months. You’ll find them making a difference in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, schools, public health departments, research labs, and even military and correctional facilities. Wherever your passion leads, a Bradley nursing degree gives you the foundation to thrive.