
GCU’s Accelerated Nursing Programs in Missouri
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Prepare to become a nurse by completing your accelerated BSN program in Missouri from GCU. Our ABSN program will teach you core nursing foundations, while preparing you for in-person interactions with patients through skills labs, immersive simulations and clinical rotations. This full-time nursing option is set up so you can complete your BSN degree in an accelerated manner.
Several aspects of our program are specifically designed to help you achieve this, such as:
Three start dates throughout the year
Online nursing coursework2
Convenient St. Louis learning location
You can look forward to immersing yourself in your studies while completing your accelerated nursing program. The ABSN program from GCU offers:
Our accelerated nursing program can prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®), the standard test to become a registered professional nurse. Earn your BSN degree in 16 months,1 and feel confident entering the nursing workforce after graduation.
In May 2021, nurses in Missouri had a median annual salary of $71,460, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.3
To gain admittance into GCU’s ABSN program, you must fulfill certain educational requirements, as well as complete required pre-requisite courses. ABSN requirements may vary by state and location. For specific information on accelerated nursing program requirements, fill out the form on this page to get in contact with a university counselor.
Applicants for the GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, accelerated (ABSN) program at the St. Louis location are advised to review Section 335.066 of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. Completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination.
GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure, accelerated (ABSN) program has received initial program approval from the Missouri Board of Nursing.
Learn more about our accelerated BSN learning site in Missouri and start planning your nursing education today. View our Postsecondary State Authorizations and SARA and State Disclosures information for Missouri.
GCU is an institutionally accredited university that offers nursing programs which meet high learning standards.4 This 16-month accelerated nursing program is designed to educate aspiring nurses in a timely manner,1 while also embracing a Christian worldview.
If you’re ready to advance your nursing career in Missouri, request more information.
Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.