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Accelerated BSN

The accelerated baccalaureate in nursing (BSN) is designed for students who have a minimum of a previous bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing. Graduates of the program receive a BSN degree.

Highlights of the program include:

  • Accelerated nursing clinical rotation after successful completion of pre-requisite and general education requirements 

  • Personal attention from well-qualified, expert faculty

  • Small, close-knit cohort of no more than 24 students for foundation courses 

  • Faith-based program

Hands-on education takes place at a variety of settings throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding area. The clinical work begins in our Louis C. Gatto Nursing Resource Center where students can learn and practice with faculty supervision and feedback. Later, students develop and practice in real-world hospital settings with direct faculty supervision. Clinical experiences will include adult health, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, leadership and management, intensive care, and a variety of community-based health settings.

Students in the accelerated BSN program complete most nursing courses in five- to seven-week rotations. The senior nursing courses are typically taken with other senior nursing students.  Applications are received on an ongoing basis and admission to this option is in January of each year.

Admission Requirements:
On Campus and Online Accelerated

  • Admission to Marian University.
  • Previous baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • 2.80 GPA on your final transcript of highest degree earned OR a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from the last 60 credit hours of coursework.
  • Minimum pre-requisite science GPA of 2.80 in the four required prerequisite sciences.
  • Minimum overall Marian University GPA of 2.80

Successful completion and course history in the following subject areas:

  • Microbiology
  • Human Anatomy
  • General Human Physiology
  • General and Biological Chemistry
  • Statistical Methods
  • Theology
  • Humanities
  • *Psychology

*Depending on which Accelerated track you pursue you may be required to complete Abnormal Psychology and Human Growth and Development prior to admission. 

Students must make formal application for admission to the nursing program during their final semester of prerequisite classes.

If you have not yet completed the above required courses options are readily available. Classes are offered in traditional, accelerated, and accelerated online formats. Each course is offered multiple times a year. 

A representative can provide you with specific prerequisites requirements as well as an assessment of your current progress in completion of their requirements.  To set up an appointment for:

  • Accelerated online Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Marian University for St.Vincent Health, call  888.682.2761 or visit www.mariannursing.com/indianapolis/.
  • Accelerated on campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Marian University main campus, call 317.955.6303.
  • RN-to-BSN, Marian University main campus, call 317.955.6769.

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