Concordia University Irvine ABSN Program
If you hold a bachelor’s degree or at least 65 non-nursing college credits from a regionally accredited institution and are looking to transition to nursing, Concordia University Irvine’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program offers a fast-track to a new career with two learning modality options: campus-based in Irvine, California, or hybrid in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Build on the foundation of your prior coursework and complete the ABSN with hands-on experience in as little as 15 months. The hybrid ABSN program includes online courses and in-person simulation labs, and both program modalities offer three starting dates each year — in January, May, and August.
ABSN Program Details
At Concordia, the 15-month ABSN program consists of 59 total nursing credit hours divided into four semesters. In addition to classroom time or online courses, no matter which program modality you choose, you will complete 765 hours in clinical settings throughout the course of the program.
Curriculum
Small class sizes allow students to interact with professors on a regular basis. Students will engage in a challenging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and leadership skills in a supportive and caring environment.
| Summary of Units Required for ABSN | |
|---|---|
| Transfer credits from BA/BS | 68 – 75 units *includes prerequisite units |
| Nursing core courses | 53 units |
| Theology courses | 6 units |
| Total | 127 units |
*Visit Concordia’s prerequisite page for a list of required courses.
Locations
Concordia University Irvine - Spectrum Campus™ is the home of Concordia’s nursing program and other graduate programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences. The campus resides in a dynamic biotech and healthcare sector hub at 16355 Laguna Canyon Road in Irvine. The campus features 20,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art nursing teaching space and more than 90,000 sq. ft. of additional classrooms, offices, workstations, and unique educational spaces. Located on a 6.6-acre lot, the campus also features a 690-space parking lot and parking structure.
Rancho Cucamonga Hybrid Accelerated Nursing Program Location: This hybrid accelerated nursing program, at 10750 Fourth St. in Rancho Cucamonga, is about 33 miles north of Irvine and 37 miles east of Los Angeles. Students come to the ABSN learning site during the week to attend in-person exams and simulation labs.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Concordia's ABSN program allows you to pay for each course by unit rather than a fixed enrollment cost. Total tuition cost per semester is dependent upon the number of units in which you are enrolled. Plan for costs of approximately $60,000 to $62,000 for the entire program, which includes tuition, books, uniforms, clinical partner required fees, insurance, etc. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Concordia Nursing Student Association
Students have the opportunity to join the Concordia Nursing Student Association (CNSA), a student-led service group that works to keep ABSN students involved and engaged throughout their time in the program.
ABSN Admissions Requirements
If you have at least 65 non-nursing college credits or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible to apply to the ABSN program at Concordia. To apply, students should also meet the following admissions requirements:
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.
- Complete all prerequisites with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a grade of “C” or better for each course. Each science prerequisite with lab must be completed with grade “B-” or higher.
- Completion of a minimum of 100 hours of qualifying patient care experiences, with at least 75 hours needing to be completed at the time of applying.
- Submit an online application with supporting documents.
Accreditations
Concordia University Irvine is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science in nursing program and Master of Science in Nursing program at Concordia University Irvine are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. To learn more about CCNE accreditation, call 202-887-6791 or visit aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation.
The ABSN campus-based program in Irvine is accredited by WSCUC, and the new expansion hybrid ABSN program is pending WSCUC approval.
The ABSN program at Concordia University Irvine has received ongoing approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing since 2009.
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