ABSN

Accelerated BSN (Second Degree)

Offered by New York University New York, New York

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 New York University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required

Prerequisite courses

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 New York University. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Health and background checks

1

Application basics

4

Acceptees

Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.

Makayla Diaz

#Accepted#Nurse Practitioner

Accepted toNew York University

Aesthetic nurse RN · starting FNP at NYU soon · NYC

Stella

#Current student

Accepted toNew York University

Helping you get fit & survive nursing school · NYC

jervin

#Current student#Accelerated BSN

Accepted toNew York University

Accelerated BSN student at NYU · sharing the journey

Jaina Carpio

#Current student#Accelerated BSN

Accepted toNew York University

nyu absn student · 23 · NY

Kateleen

#Current student#Accelerated BSN

Accepted toNew York University

Accelerated BSN student at NYU Meyers · prior bachelor's · NY

Nina

#Current student#Accelerated BSN

Accepted toNew York University

NYU ABSN student · nurse aide to RN · NY