Nurses with bachelor’s degrees are in high demand, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is expected to grow 16% by 2024. At Concordia, our Bachelor’s in nursing second degree accelerated program is available for those who have already received a bachelor’s degree or higher and want to streamline their BSN experience.
Have you recently discovered a passion for nursing, but you feel stuck because you have a bachelor’s degree in business, education, or any other number of fields? Don’t toss up your hands and give up! At Concordia, if you already have a bachelor’s degree, you can get your BSN in 14 months! You get the full treatment: access to our amazing faculty, experiences in clinical, lab and simulation situations, and our incredible curriculum, which builds on a Christian foundation with web-based resources and simulations that promote active, engaged learning.
If you choose to jump start your Nursing - Second Degree Accelerated Program of Concordia University Wisconsin, you won’t be doing it alone. Students who progress through this program are part of a cohort. They are immersed in the content, one course at a time, with clinical courses taken concurrently with the corresponding theory course. Web-based resources are used side-by-side with clinical, lab, and simulation experiences. This is the complete package. And it only takes a little over a year.
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Plan to apply 3-4 months prior to your intended start date.
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The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.
More about PTE AcademicYou need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.