Nursing Program Overview

Our Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program in Austin can teach you how to be a great nurse—and a great leader.

15 Months. A New Career.

Our Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program

If you feel inspired to become a nurse and currently hold a bachelor’s degree in another field, Fairfield University’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (ASDNU) program can help you answer the call to care.

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Now available in Austin, the ASDNU program offers you the opportunity to build on your previous education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

In as few as 15 months of study with our experienced faculty, you can develop the social awareness, critical thinking skills, values, and aesthetic sensibility you need to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and become a registered nurse. Plus, as a BSN graduate, you’ll have established the foundation you need to lead as well as care.

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Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (BSN) Curriculum

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Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (BSN) Curriculum

The ASDNU program at Fairfield University in Austin offers comprehensive clinical preparation for your new career in nursing. Over the course of this 15-month accelerated BSN program, you’ll develop hands-on patient care skills, gain an understanding of how to apply evidence-based research in practice, and develop your ability to collaborate and lead in health care teams.

You will complete a total of 60 credits of nursing coursework with us.

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You can view a detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more in the University’s course catalog.

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The ASDNU program at Fairfield University in Austin offers comprehensive clinical preparation for your new career in nursing.

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Fairfield University’s Austin accelerated BSN program is located at 7951 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78757.