ABOUT UTICA COLLEGE'S ABSN DEGREE PROGRAM IN NEW YORK AND FLORIDA

Utica College’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in Central New York and South Florida leverage your previous academic experience so you can earn a nursing degree in 16 months.

The full-time program combines a blend of online and experiential learning, giving you the wherewithal to graduate a well-prepared nurse who stands out with healthcare employers.

Our accredited ABSN curriculum meets the hiring requirements of today’s healthcare employers. So, not only does Utica College give you the means to quickly transition into a nursing career, it can help you join the workforce with confidence.

In 2016, Utica College had an ABSN NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate of 97% in NY and 91% in FL, which exceeds the national average. 

Our second-degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in New York is for motivated individuals who want to quickly transition into the field of nursing. The eligibility requirements for the program are as follows:

• Non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 65 credit hours attempted
• Grade of ‘C’ or better in General Prerequisites and grade of ‘B-‘ or better in Natural Science Prerequisites

ABSN Prerequisite Courses and the PREP Program

Before you can get started in the accelerated nursing program, you must first meet our prerequisite course requirements, which involve the completion of 6 classes in the areas of general education and natural science. Our Prerequisite Priority Program (PREP) makes it convenient for you to do so by offering these courses 100% online, even those with labs.

Another big advantage of taking your ABSN prerequisite courses through PREP is that you automatically become a Utica College nursing student with a reserved spot in the ABSN program for your target start date. However, this early admission is contingent upon you meeting all the specified requirements for our ABSN program and its accompanying prerequisite courses.

Other PREP benefits include:

• Seamless transfer of prerequisite course credits.
• Financial aid eligibility when enrolled in at least two courses.
• One retake of any two ABSN prerequisite courses.

ABOUT UTICA COLLEGE
A comprehensive, independent, private institution located in central New York.
• Founded in 1946.
• Serves more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
• Employs 138 full-time faculty, 117 have their Ph.D.
or highest degree in their field.
• 25,000 alumni worldwide.

ACCREDITATION
Utica College is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  http://www.msche.org/

Utica College’s nursing programs are accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation