Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

In just 15 months, the Second Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing will help you leverage your existing bachelor's degree to fast-track your path to becoming a nurse. Regardless of your previous area of study, this program's unique, year-round format will guide you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to provide the highest quality nursing care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. The Second Degree Accelerated BSN program follows similar nursing coursework to our traditional BS in Nursing program, but builds on your prior undergraduate degree and focuses exclusively on the nursing curriculum. This format allows you to fully immerse yourself in nursing.

Completion of the Second Degree Accelerated BSN application (includes Essay: a 500-word statement highlighting your reasons for pursuing the Second Degree Accelerated BSN program at Sacred Heart University)

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Maintenance of a 3.0 or better undergraduate, cumulative GPA

Successful completion of all prerequisite courses: View more information about prerequisites

Successful completion of the baccalaureate degree (as verified by a final, official transcript with date of degree conferral by the start of classes)

One letter of recommendation from a recent professional or academic source

Resume

For all non-native English speakers, an official English language proficiency examination is required. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted:

• TOEFL 80+
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 80
• TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
• Academic IELTS 6.5
• Duolingo 110

Other Acceptable Exam Scores

• PTE: 62
• iTEP: 5
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
• Completion of ELS 112
• Completion of EF Level C1
• Completion of Talk Level 7
• EIKEN: pre-1
• GTEC: 1200
• PTE: 62
• SHU ESL Program: Score of 90 on exit ESL exam AND successful completion of Level 5 or 6
• VEPT 5.5