Mercer University’s ABSN Program in Atlanta
Mercer University’s Second Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track is designed to provide the learner with a comprehensive accelerated nursing education that can be completed in as few as 12 months. Our ABSN track in Atlanta, Georgia, offers a full-time curriculum that is ideal for students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and desire to pursue a career in nursing.
To thoroughly prepare you for your new career, our ABSN track consists of both online coursework and hands-on experience. This means you will graduate with the technical and theoretical knowledge required of licensed nurses, as well as the skills and confidence necessary to practice safely. Mercer nursing students will experience a rich learning environment steeped in the values of excellence, Christian caring, compassion, civility, integrity, collaboration, and social responsibility.
Earning a nursing degree can be challenging, and with our committed faculty, you will be supported on your nursing journey. Whether you have questions about an assignment or need help understanding concepts, our dedicated instructors are committed to making themselves available to you through online question-and-answer sessions, in-person meetings, phone calls, emails, and even texts.
How Mercer’s ABSN Program in Atlanta Works
By building on your existing non-nursing bachelor’s degree, accelerated nursing programs, like Mercer University’s Accelerated BSN track, allow you to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 12 months.
And with three start dates and seats available now, you may be able to start sooner than you might think. Our second-degree BSN track features a comprehensive learning model that includes:
- Online coursework via our e-Learning platform, Canvas.
- Hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art skills and simulation labs at our learning site in Atlanta.
- Clinical rotations in a variety of settings throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Throughout Mercer’s ABSN track, your critical-thinking skills will be put to the test in a variety of assignments, simulations, and diverse patient care situations designed to prepare you to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, the nationally administered exam you must pass to become a registered nurse.
FAQs
When are the ABSN track start dates?
We offer three start terms per year for our ABSN track in Atlanta, which includes January, May, and August. This allows you time to fulfill any prerequisite course requirements and still enter nursing school as soon as possible.
How much does the ABSN track cost?
The cost of tuition, ABSN nursing fees, and university fees can be found on our ABSN Tuition and Fees page.
Additional ABSN costs, including an application fee, health insurance, books, uniform, transportation, etc., are not included in tuition cost or nursing/university fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Where will I attend labs, tests, and other sessions?
Our state-of-the-art Learning Site in Atlanta is home base for the Mercer ABSN track. Located at 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339, this facility includes skills and simulation labs, offices, classrooms, testing rooms, and areas for independent and group study.
What type of student excels in this accelerated nursing learning format?
The ABSN track at Mercer University is not for everyone. To earn a BSN in as few as 12 months, our accelerated nursing track is fast-paced. Successful students in this track are highly motivated, organized, and eager to learn. Students who proactively ask questions also can excel in our program. Our instructors and faculty members are here to help you succeed and can point you in the direction of additional academic support and study strategies.
Contact Us About Our Accelerated Nursing Track
Follow your dream of becoming a nurse. Talk to a Mercer University ABSN enrollment counselor
today to find out how you can earn your BSN in as few as 12 months.