ABSN Curricula
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - ABSN
Our mission-minded accelerated nursing program works to advance health equity and social justice through an innovative educational experience. You’ll collaborate with expert faculty, utilize high-fidelity simulation labs, experience diverse local and global clinical placements, and participate in shaping the future of health care.
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 388 | Health Assessment and Foundations for Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan | 6 |
| 389 | Wellness/Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 4 |
| 392 | Professional Nursing: Past, Present & Future | 2 |
| 393 | Physiologic Homeostasis and Principles of Pharmacology | 2 |
| Semester Totals | 14 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Professional Nursing: Evolution as an Evidence-Based Clinician | 2 |
| 395 | Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family | 4 |
| 396 | Nursing Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents | 4 |
| 397 | Community and Public Health Nursing | 4 |
| 398 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 2 |
| Semester Totals | 16 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 473 | Professional Nursing: Evolution as an Effective Team Member | 2 |
| 474 | Nursing Management of the Adult Patient with Health Problems | 5 |
| 475 | Gerontological Nursing: Caring for Older Adults and their Families | 4 |
| 476 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 2 |
| XXX | Elective | 3 |
| Semester Totals | 16 |
*Electives can be taken at the school of nursing or one of the other schools/colleges at Duke University with permission of the instructor.
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 483 | Professional Nursing: Evolution as a Leader | 2 |
| 484 | Nursing Care of Patients with Complex Health Problems | 7 |
| XXX | Elective* | 3 |
| Semester Totals | 12 |
*Electives can be taken at the school of nursing or one of the other schools/colleges at Duke University with permission of the instructor.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - ABSN Program Totals:
Semesters 1-4: 58 Credit Hours