Nursing, One-Year Registered Nurse (Bridge) track, A.S.N.-Summer Start
36 hrs. Nursing Core + 26 Program hrs. = 62 hrs.
9 hrs. articulation credit = 71 hrs.
Bridge Program Requirements
Open to qualified individuals who hold and maintain a degree and current licensure as a Practical Nurse, Paramedic, or Respiratory Therapist.
Minimum overall and nursing GPA of 2.5 required
Please visit http://www.abac.edu/academics/schools/nursing/rnprogram for complete admission requirements to the Bridge Program.
Core Courses Required Before Admission | ||||
3 |
| 3 | ||
3 |
| 3 | ||
4 |
| 4 | ||
Elective (Appreciation course) | 3 |
| course** | 2 |
| 3 |
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| 3 |
4 |
| Activity PE | 1 | |
*BIOL 2011 and BIOL 2011L and BIOL 2012 and BIOL 2012L must have been taken within the last five years.
**course must be taken through ABAC and is valid for two years.
Spring Term
course AND
Any other Core Courses needed for admission
Milestones:
Apply to the One Year Bridge program by the required deadline (usually mid-February)
Sign up to take the HESI-A2 entrance exam
Confirm date and time for Program Entrance Exam
Once accepted into the bridge track, nursing classes meet Wednesdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical activities are conducted during this time. A minimum of 3 - 6 extra days are required per semester outside of the scheduled Wednesdays. Extra days may include testing, skills laboratory, and clinical activities as necessary.
First Year
Summer Semester | Hrs |
| Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 2 |
| 3 | |||
3 |
| 6 |
| 6 | |||
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| 3 |
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Total | 6 |
| Total | 11 |
| Total | 9 |
Milestones
Apply for Spring graduation two terms prior to graduation.
Pass a comprehensive competency exam at the end of the program.