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For Applicants Who Already Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
As an applicant to the Accelerated BSN Program who has earned a previous degree (or is close to earning a degree) you are on a direct route to NCLEX-RN licensure and will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an Area of Study (AOS) in Health Studies program where you will be able to fulfill the program’s foundational science courses and pre-admission courses and requirements. All prerequisite courses can be completed at TESU.
The AOS in Health Studies pathway is designed to assist students in preparing for completion of the application to the Accelerated BSN Program. All general education and program prerequisite course credits completed while in the Area of Study in Health Studies Program will seamlessly transfer over if you are accepted into the Accelerated BSN program.
As a student in the AOS in Health Studies pathway, you can take advantage of all TESU student services and:
Acceptance into the AOS in Health Studies degree pathway is not a guarantee of acceptance into the Accelerated BSN Program. A student’s completed application will be reviewed following fulfillment of all admission requirements using a holistic admission process. There is no time limit on fulfilling prerequisite course requirements, however, all requirements must be completed prior to acceptance into the Accelerated BSN Program. Your application remains active for one year.
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This 60-credit full-time nursing program enables non-nurses to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in 15 months. The program is comprised of:
BSNA Unit | Courses |
1 | Hybrid:
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2 | Hybrid:
Online:
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3 | Hybrid:
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4 | Hybrid:
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5 | Hybrid:
Online:
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6 | Hybrid:
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7 | Hybrid:
Online:
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8 | Hybrid:
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*These graduate-level courses give students nine graduate credits that will apply to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree requirements at Thomas Edison State University upon acceptance to that degree program. Students planning on advancing their degree into the MSN program must get a B or better in these courses. Accelerated BSN students may apply to the MSN program after successful completion of the BSN program and passing the NCLEX-RN®.
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions is committed to preparing skilled nurse clinicians who promote health and well-being across diverse populations and communities. We use a rolling and holistic admissions process enabling qualified applicants to reserve seats in upcoming cohorts.
Before taking any courses, make sure to contact our Program Advisor at nursing@tesu.edu. There are no time limits on prerequisite courses. All prerequisite course and general education requirement credits must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.
Prerequisite Courses | Required Credits | Required Grade | Test for Credit? |
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Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |
Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |
Microbiology with Lab | 4 | C (73) or better | No |
Chemistry | 3 | C (73) or better | No |
Nutrition | 3 | C (73) or better | Yes* |
Statistics | 3 | C (73) or better | No |
Mathematics | 3 | C (73) or better | Yes* |
Ethics | 3 | Passing | Yes* |
Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Passing | Yes* |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Passing | Yes* |
Developmental Psychology (Across the Lifespan) | 3 | Passing | Yes* |
*Please check with your W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions Advisor at nursing@tesu.edu for more information on test for credit and accepted exams.
General Education Requirements | |
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A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | 15 credits total
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B. Civic and Global Learning | 9 credits total
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C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | 15 credits total
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D. Scientific Knowledge | 6 credits total |
To be met upon completion of the BSN degree program