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
What kind of student are we looking for?
Tulane wants the best and the brightest
We're looking for people who love a challenge and desire to help others in a meaningful way. If you need flexibility but require excellence, this program is for you.
Our 60-credit BSN program combines engaging online education with in-person clinical experiences to meet the needs of a variety of learners, whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional looking to make a shift. After fulfilling basic prerequisites, students complete their BSN in just 16 months—an attractive prospect for students and employers alike.
Where can I go from here?
Tulane’s BSN program is built to prepare you to take and pass the NCLEX licensure examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in your state. The NCLEX is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The test has recently undergone significant changes. The new test evaluates new nurses on their critical thinking skills and determines if they possess the clinical judgement to make the right decisions about patient care. NCSBN found that RNs routinely care for critically ill patients and are responsible for complex decisions.
Our goal is to train competent nurses who can apply and work in any hospital or clinic immediately upon graduation.
RNs can choose to train and specialize in:
Travel Nursing
Flight Nursing
ER Nursing
Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
OB Nursing
Community Nursing
Hospice and Palliative Care
Managed Care Coordinator
Many nurses with a BSN degree go on to earn higher degrees in Nursing including a MSN to become an advanced practice nurse, a DNP or a PhD.
