Accelerated Nursing (ABSN)
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
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.
Student and alumni stories
Stories from the Nursing Department
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College of Education and Health Sciences
The College Tour, featuring… Taylor Hillman
Taylor Hillman, from Lancaster, Texas, is a Nursing major with a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences.
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Nursing Department
Bradley University hosts GLOW to Shine a Light on Nursing Careers
The Bradley University Nursing Program is working to inspire the next generation of health care professionals through Girls Light Our Way (GLOW).
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Nursing Department
Bradley Hosts School Nurses to Tackle Tough Topics
Dozens of school nurses from across central Illinois come to Bradley to share best practices, learn from leading health professionals, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.