Accelerated BSN
A.B.S.N.

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The ABSN Program hosts a Virtual Open House every 1stWednesday of the month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST through
ABSN Open House at Biltmore park- Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 5:30-7 P.M.

Informational session at 6-6:30 - Location: Biltmore Park 28 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28803

This event will include tours, Transcript Evaluations (with appt), and the opportunity to speak with current students and faculty in addition to the informational session 6-6:30.

Transcript evaluation will be available; students should pre-register and have the following materials available (electronic or hard copy).

Please RSVP for the event:

What You'll Learn

The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program is designed for second degree seeking students ready to pursue a career in nursing. Classes take place at Programs in Asheville, our instructional site in Asheville located in Biltmore Park. Clinical rotations (acute, restorative, and community-based) are primarily located in Buncombe County with some travel around Western North Carolina, and occasionally beyond to provide optimal clinical experiences. Please review the information related to curriculum, costs, application, admission, as well as some helpful informational videos and answers to frequently asked questions. We look forward to reviewing your application and answering your questions on your nursing journey. 

Where You’ll Go

The Accelerated BSN program prepares you to step confidently into a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape with the knowledge, clinical experience, and professional readiness employers expect from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµgraduates. As a student, you’ll train in Asheville’s thriving medical community, gaining hands‑on experience across acute care, restorative settings, and community‑based health organizations throughout Western North Carolina. With a 100% NCLEX pass rate and strong regional partnerships, our graduates move quickly into roles in hospitals, clinics, public health, and specialty care—or continue on to advanced nursing education. Wherever your nursing career leads, you’ll leave this program ready to make an immediate impact on the health and well‑being of the communities you serve.

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Degree Options

Length

 Full Time

 Time to Complete: 

  16 months - 4 cont. semesters

 100% NCLEX Pass Rate

 100% 

App Deadline: 

April 15, 2026
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Raymond Gilbert Jr., MBA

Student Success Coordinator for Nursing
School of Nursing