Accelerated BSN Programs in Louisiana

There are a few accelerated BSN programs in Louisiana, most of which offer only campus based programs. Featured online programs and the full list of accelerated bachelor’s of science in nursing programs are highlighted below.

Louisiana College
1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA 71360. Tel: 318-487-7127.
Louisiana College is a private, Baptist institution located on a 81-acre campus in Pineville, Louisiana. Founded in 1906, it now offers 70 academic programs of study and enrolls 1,459 students.

The School of Nursing and Allied Health offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Accelerated BSN program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 4 semesters of full-time classroom and clinical work. Clinicals take place in hospitals and clinics in and around the Pineville community. In keeping with its mission of faith-based learning, service opportunities are available at Enterprise Baptist Church, the Working People’s Free Clinic, and the Manna House. To qualify for this BSN accelerated nursing degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes. There are typically 40 students enrolled in this 2nd degree BSN program.

Louisiana State University-Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Louisiana State University-Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

1900 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70112,
504-568-4106

Louisiana State University is a public health sciences institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1931, it is now home to 6 schools: the School of Public Health, the School of Medicine, the School of Allied Health Professions, the School of Graduate Studies, the School of Dentistry, and the School of Nursing. The School of Nursing offers three tracks for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The Career Alternative RN Education program allows students to earn a BSN degree after less than 2 years of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this accelerated BSN degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the following prerequisite classes: Biology and Biology Laboratory, Microbiology, and Physical Science. The application deadline is in January for the fall term.

Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana University

500 Western Avenue, Hammond, LA 70402,

985-549-5393

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public university located in Hammond, Louisiana, with satellite campuses in Baton Rouge, Abita Springs, Walker and Manchac. Founded in 1925 by Linus A. Sims, it was originally called Hammond Junior College. Today it is organized into 5 colleges and enrolls over 15,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers the Accelerated Track for earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after 2 years of full-time classroom and clinical work. To qualify for this ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree program, the student must have already earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing and must have completed the prerequisite classes. Portions of this second degree accelerated BSN program occur at both the Hammond and Baton Rouge campuses. The application deadline is in September for spring admission and February for summer admission.