Accelerated Second Degree BS in Nursing

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1 Accelerated Second Degree BS in Nursing Presenters: UMass Dartmouth Alexandra Moniz Stacey Waite Director, ABSN

2 Stacey Waite, MSN, RN Director ABSN, RN-BS Online Track Option and Community Nursing Full-Time Lecturer

3 Industry movement towards bachelor s requirement Anticipated job opportunities in nursing profession ABSN fast tracks into healthcare position Considers student s previous learning Highly sought after graduates Stacey Waite Director, ABSN Foundation for graduate school

4 Stacey Waite Director, ABSN Affordable tuition Practicing faculty providing cutting-edge in-field knowledge Clinical placement services Meaningful interactions with students and faculty One-on-one advising State of the art Simulation Lab Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

5 Stacey Waite Director, ABSN Full-time hybrid program (online courses with face-to-face clinical/labs on-campus) Complete the program in 17 months 59 credit program

6 Stacey Waite Director, ABSN On-site clinical rotation runs throughout the duration of the program. Opportunities to work with individuals, families and populations of all ages. After completion of program, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX exam to become a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts.

7 Stacey Waite Director, ABSN

8 Alexandra Moniz, BA, MA, Ph.D. Online and Continuing Education

9 Alexandra Moniz Requirements Completed bachelors degree in any field (May graduates can still apply) 7 Prerequisite courses Nutrition Statistics Chemistry Developmental Psychology Anatomy and Physiology I with lab Anatomy and Physiology II with lab Microbiology with Lab Find more info on admissions requirements:

10 Alexandra Moniz Highly competitive tuition For a complete breakdown of tuition and fees: tuitionandfees/ Financial aid is limited for second degree seeking students. Unsubsidized loans or private loans may be available to help cover the cost of your education.

11 Alexandra Moniz Make sure to seek financial aid options early on so that you can rest assured that you will be able to afford the program. Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible: For guidance on financial aid options for the ABSN Degree please contact Alexandra Moniz at

12 Alexandra Moniz Submit by the priority deadline: Online application Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions TEAS Exam Resume Essay 3 Letters of recommendation 7 prerequisite courses (1 st look)

13 Alexandra Moniz Apply online now Send all official transcripts to: University Extension UMass Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road Dartmouth, MA *We require all official transcripts from any post-secondary institution where you have earned credit. *Students must reside in commuting proximity to UMass Dartmouth or plan to move to commuting proximity.

14 Alexandra Moniz Contact Information: Alexandra Moniz Online and Continuing Education

15 Thank you!