Nursing Program Overview
Accelerate Your Path to Becoming a Nurse
Let us guide you through everything our aBSN program has to offer — from what you will learn and how you will train to potential career opportunities that await you after graduation. In this accelerated program, you will discover how hands-on experiences and our innovative approach prepare you for a nursing career that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
The Tulane Nursing Difference
Accelerated, Interprofessional, Whole-Person Preparation
Move through your nursing journey with purpose. Our accelerated program blends online, interactive coursework with hands-on simulations alongside Tulane medical students, as well as clinical rotations across New Orleans. In just four consecutive semesters (60 credit hours), you will gain the knowledge, confidence, and compassion to deliver team-based care, serve diverse communities, and lead in today’s complex healthcare environments.
Hands-on Training, Meaningful Community Impact
Gain hands-on experience in clinical and community settings across New Orleans, from hospitals to local outreach programs. In our skills lab and simulation environments, you’ll practice essential nursing concepts in a safe, hospital-like setting, building confidence before stepping into clinical rotations and making a meaningful impact beyond the bedside.
Innovative Learning, Real-World Clinical Experience
Train through advanced simulations, evidence-based practice, and immersive learning that mirrors real healthcare settings. Apply what you learn to build critical thinking, adaptability, and high-quality care skills. With integrated online coursework and simulations, plus 720 clinical hours, you will graduate prepared for the demands of clinical practice.
Your Prerequisites Checklist
The accelerated BSN requires 25 total prerequisite credit hours.
All prerequisite courses must be:
- Completed at an approved, accredited institution
- Completed within 10 years of applying to the program
- Earned with a grade of C or higher
Admission standards:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA across prerequisite courses
- Each prerequisite course may be repeated once
- Earning a C- or below twice in the same course results in ineligibility
Admission requirements:
- At least 60 undergraduate credits from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for transfer applicants
- Completion of SoPA core curriculum requirements
- Must meet the Program of Nursing’s technical standards
- Video submission required as part of the application
- Must submit a letter of academic good standing if previously enrolled in a nursing program
Building the Future of Nursing in Downtown New Orleans
Tulane’s nursing program is reimagining downtown New Orleans as a hub for healthcare education. Led by Dean Brenda Douglas, the program connects students with the community, provides hands-on learning alongside medical students, and contributes to the city’s growth through education and care.
Preparing You to Make a Difference
“Our program prepares nursing students to provide competent, team-based patient care with a commitment to community health outcomes fostered through immersion experiences.”
– Dr. Brenda M. Douglas, Dean of Nursing
Unlock Your Nursing Future
Now is an excellent time to enter the nursing profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 5 percent by 2034, with approximately 189,100 job openings expected each year and a median annual salary of $93,600. Tulane’s nursing program prepares you with the clinical judgment and hands-on experience to deliver safe, effective care from day one, positioning BSN-equipped graduates to lead across care settings and pursue advanced study, including MSN, DNP, or PhD programs.
A BSN can position you for a wide range of roles, including:
- ER nurse
- Surgical nurse
- Pediatric nurse
- OB nurse
- Community health nurse
- Travel nurse
- Flight nurse
- Hospice and palliative care nurse
- Managed care coordinator
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