Pacific Lutheran University ABSN Program
If you hold a bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 60 non-nursing college credits, you could be qualified to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and enter a new career sooner. Pacific Lutheran University’s full-time Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, located in Lynnwood, near Seattle, Washington, could be an ideal option for those seeking a career change in the Pacific Northwest.
The program enrolls students on three start dates per year: February, June, and September. Students learn through online coursework, in-person skills and simulation labs at their Lynnwood ABSN facility and clinical rotations at top area health care facilities.
ABSN Program Details
With such high demand for nurses nationwide, institutions everywhere are looking to educate future professionals and fill the need caused by the shortage. Pacific Lutheran University’s ABSN program offers a complete nursing education that graduates practice-ready nurses. Learn more about what the program has to offer.
Curriculum
This 16-month curriculum is comprised of four full-time semesters and is taught by an experienced nursing faculty. Students will complete a total of 68 credit hours and will graduate after completing this comprehensive nursing education, prepared with the knowledge to take the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue professional nursing licensure.
Location
Pacific Lutheran University’s ABSN program is located at 20700 44th Ave W, Suite 610, Lynnwood, WA 98036. This is north of Seattle and approximately 40 miles from the university's main campus in Tacoma. The program site contains advanced mock clinical settings for labs, offices, classrooms, and a student lounge.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The total estimated cost of the Pacific Lutheran University ABSN program in tuition and fees is $74,355. Program fees, health requirement fees, laboratory fees, student uniforms, textbooks, other learning materials, and any necessary equipment must also be accounted for.
Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and see which loans they are eligible to receive.
ABSN Admissions Requirements
To be eligible to apply to this ABSN program, you must have a minimum of 60 non-nursing college credits or a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and you must attain a minimum grade of B- in every ABSN program prerequisite course.
If you meet all the above admissions requirements, you can reach out to an admissions representative to move the application process forward.
Accreditations
Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), located at 8060 165th Ave NE, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052; (425) 558-4224.
The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).