Xavier University in Cincinnati

ABSN Site Location: Cincinnati, OH
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree


Students at Xavier University can opt for a traditional, four-year track to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track, for those who already hold a degree in another discipline. Graduates of both programs are eligible to sit for the registered nurse licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and for the holistic nurse certification examination. The ABSN program is offered in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.

Xavier University in Columbus

ABSN Site Location: Columbus, OH
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree


The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program offered at Xavier University’s site location in Columbus lets students put their education into motion sooner. Its 16-month accelerated nursing program offers three starts per year — in January, May, and August. The hybrid ABSN program comprises online coursework and in-person labs, along with clinical practice in a variety of settings.

Xavier University in Cleveland

ABSN Site Location: Cleveland, OH
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree


The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at this Cleveland-area site location prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN® in as few as 16 months. The program is comprised of online learning, skills and simulation labs, and clinical experience at Cleveland-area health care facilities.

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