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ABSN

Accelerated BSN (Second Degree)

Offered by Capella University Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overview

Duration 12–18 months
A fast track BSN for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN in about 12 to 18 months of full time study.

Career outlook

Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.

Getting in

What Capella University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Capella University. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

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Health and background checks

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Application basics

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