The Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Accelerated program is for students who have already successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in a different field. The program only admits into clinicals during the fall semester each year and requires a two-step application process outlined below. Students must complete all pre-requisites prior to entering clinicals, including pathophysiology that must be taken at FranU. Most applicants need to enter FranU at least 1-2 semesters before they begin the nursing program in the fall to complete their pre-requisite courses.

Application Process · Submit an undergraduate application here. The student type will be “already has a bachelor’s degree” for a Spring or Summer semester. All pre-requisites must be completed prior to entering clinicals, including pathophysiology that must be taken at FranU.

· If admitted, students will then meet with the Office of Advising to schedule classes. Advising for new students for the spring semester opens in mid-October. Advising for the summer semester opens in early April. Students will receive communication via email to schedule an appointment.

· If it is determined during the advising appointment that applicants will have all pre-requisites completed in time to enroll in clinicals for the fall semester, students will receive the link to the clinical application. Applicants are unable to access the clinical application prior to admission to FranU. Applying to the Accelerated Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a two-step process.