SECOND DEGREE ABSN
Use your existing bachelor’s degree to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as few as 12 months with Mercer’s ABSN track in Atlanta.
Mercer’s Accelerated Nursing Program in Georgia
If you are passionate about making a difference and have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, Mercer University’s Second Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track in Atlanta, Georgia, could be your quickest path to becoming a nurse, allowing you to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 12 months.
At Mercer University, you will be supported every step of the way. From enrollment through graduation and taking the NCLEX, our faculty and staff are committed to preparing you to be a practice-ready nurse. With our second-degree nursing track, you will:
- Gain the foundational knowledge to complete a fast-paced curriculum through prerequisite courses.
- Learn from experienced instructors dedicated to producing caring, compassionate nurse leaders.
- Practice clinical skills using high-tech medical equipment and simulation manikins through the Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Lab at our ABSN Learning Site in Atlanta.
- Graduate ready to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
Valuable Experience
A perk of an accelerated nursing program in Georgia, like Mercer’s ABSN track, is that students gain real clinical experience working with diverse patient populations at local healthcare facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Faster Access
With three start terms each year and seats available now, you can start working toward earning your nursing degree sooner.
Supportive Process
From your first admissions call through completion of prerequisites, enrollment, and graduation, you will be supported every step of the way.
Convenient Coursework
Whether you are a morning person or a night owl, you can complete your online nursing coursework when and where it is convenient for you.
The Mercer University Difference
Mercer University is consistently ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges and universities in North America by the Princeton Review, and its Georgia Baptist College of Nursing — the oldest nursing school in the state — provides a top-quality, CCNE-accredited nursing education.