ABSN
Accelerated BSN (Second Degree)
Offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, New Jersey
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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Minimum GPA 3.0
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 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Open a category to see each one.