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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Enter a program that feels less like tech-support and more like mentorship.

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

At a glance

Undergraduate
Area
Nursing
Format
Hybrid, with in-person clinicals
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Switch to a Career That Heals.

Serve your community as a Registered Nurse—in just four semesters—with our hybrid accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree. This program is designed for those with a non-nursing bachelor's degre e—no nursing experience is required to apply. The ABSN will prepare you for your new career with:

• The right mix of quality and speed. Learn full-time from highly qualified faculty, and become a nurse in just 15 months.
• Confidence in your skill level. Gain the knowledge you need for licensure. Our pass rates for the NCLEX-RN exam are higher than the national average.
• Remote & hands-on learning. Benefit from a hybrid approach with 100% online coursework & in-person clinical skill development.
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...and tuition savings, too.

Expert educators. Real-world experiences...

We design our online curriculum here on campus—with the online learner in mind. Study in an intuitive digital environment bolstered by regular faculty feedback.

We offer partnership tuition rates through various employers, including multiple healthcare institutions.

A Dedicated Academic Advisor Every Step of the Way.

Enjoy an open dialogue with your advisor as well as faculty and administrators. So, if life hands you the unexpected, you can have a real conversation about what you need to succeed.

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I've always wanted to earn this degree. Saint Joseph's College made it possible so that I could continue working full time and study at night. I was surprised at how supportive the teachers were. [Saint Joseph's] has the best advisors.

It has been a dream to go to the master's level. I wanted to become more independent and autonomous. I'm just amazed that I made it through with full-time work and kids to manage.

I was surprised how much I could learn online. You would think that you have to be in a classroom to learn. But the way you could read the thoughts of others on the discussion board was challenging and interesting.

We’re a Forerunner of Distance Education.

Since 1976, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has been empowering students with industry-relevant and mission-driven degrees they can earn off-campus. As a result, we’ve built a vibrant online community, with 62% of our students now based online.

You’re truly not alone when you learn online at SJC.

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Our campus is established as a living laboratory for sustainability solutions. By earning your degree at SJC, you’re helping to promote a culture of sustainability for generations to come.

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