ABSN Curriculum
Spanning four semesters, our 16-month accelerated nursing program in Portland requires you to complete 59 credit hours of online didactic coursework, hands-on learning at our high-tech nursing site and clinical practice at top local health care facilities.
Because our ABSN curriculum includes comprehensive online coursework, hands-on preparation, and real-world application, you can expect to graduate with a strong academic foundation along with the clinical preparedness needed to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
The courses and topics comprising the accelerated nursing program in Portland provide exposure to concepts such as cultural diversity, spiritual care and ethics, nursing informatics and evidence-based practice so you can perform effectively in today’s dynamic health care environments.
Clinical experiences start in the first semester and may cover the following areas:
- Intensive Care
- Adult Health
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral/Mental Health
- Acute Care
- Community/Public Health
- Health Promotion/Education
- Management/Leadership
In keeping with our emphasis on service, these clinical rotations prepare you to learn to care for the whole patient – mind, body, and spirit, as well as promote health, offer quality bedside care, and provide leadership, both within health care organizations and in the broader community.
ABSN Curriculum by Semester
Contact our admissions team to learn more about the ABSN curriculum. Note: Courses with an asterisk (*) include on-site clinical component.
Semester 1
| Prefix | Course | Course Title | Credits |
| NUR | 350 | Fundamentals of Nursing and Caring for Persons with Chronic Conditions | 4 |
| NUR | 350L* | Fundamentals of Nursing and Caring for Persons with Chronic Conditions Lab | 4 |
| NUR | 351 | Nursing Integration of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 4 |
| NUR | 352 | Introduction to Nursing Informatics and Information Literacy | 2 |
Semester 2
| Prefix | Course | Course Title | Credits |
| NUR | 353 | Nursing Role in the Acute Care Setting | 4 |
| NUR | 353L* | Nursing Role in the Acute Care Setting Lab | 4 |
| NUR | 354 | Nursing Integration of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 4 |
| NUR | 355 | Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health and Behavioral Health Issues | 3 |
Semester 3
| Prefix | Course | Course Title | Credits |
| NUR | 408 | Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| NUR | 409 | Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| NUR | 410L* | Nursing Care of Children and the Childbearing Family Lab | 3 |
| NUR | 403 | Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice | 2 |
| NUR | 411 | Nursing in the Community | 4 |
| NUR | 411L* | Nursing in the Community Lab/Clinical | 3 |
Semester 4
| Prefix | Course | Course Title | Credits |
| NUR | 412 | Nursing Leadership and Health Care Policy | 3 |
| NUR | 413 | Complex Clinical Nursing Care Capstone | 3 |
| NUR | 413L* | Complex Clinical Nursing Care Capstone Lab | 5 |
| NUR | 414 | Spiritual Caring and Ethics in Nursing Practice | 3 |
Total Program Credit Hours: 59