Accelerated Nursing Degree
Earn Your BSN Degree in Just 12 Months
The nation's demand for skilled, highly-educated nurses continues at a record pace.
If you're interested in a high-demand and high-reward field in the health care industry, USM's accelerated nursing program offers you unparalleled opportunities.
Plus, USM has been ranked as one of the top three nursing programs in Kansas and has an excellent first-time NCLEX pass rate.
97% First-Time NCLEX Pass Rate in 2023
Finish in 1 Year
57 Credits
Affordably Priced
One of the Most Affordable
Accelerated Options in KC
July Start Date
Classes Begin Summer II
Choose Your Path
For students with a prior bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (probational admission can be considered for students with a 2.8)
- Minimum 3.0 on science prerequisites
- Minimum TEAS score of 70 (sign up for a test date)
For students with no bachelor's, but prior college credit or an associate's
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Minimum TEAS score of 70 (sign up for a test date)
- All general education courses complete before starting the program (64 credits of coursework)
- Special consideration will be made for students who are LPNs, EMTs, or Paramedics
Designed for Dedicated Students
USM's Accelerated BSN program is perfect for career-changers as well as outstanding students who've completed an associate's degree or at least 64 credits of prior college work (learn more). In USM's accelerated nursing program, you'll complete two years worth of traditional coursework in just 12 months. It's a challenging path, but the rewards at the end of your journey can't be overstated.
You'll graduate with the education and leadership skills you'll need to excel in the field of nursing.
Why Choose USM?
Our Exceptional Pass Rates
At USM, we know nursing. It was one of the original missions of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Decades later, Saint Mary is still recognized for its high-quality nursing program. USM's accelerated BSN track is also one of the most affordable accelerated BSN offerings in the Kansas City area. And with our Leavenworth campus just 30 minutes from Kansas City, it's in close proximity to many top-tier hospital clinical sites – an ideal location for students to learn and work post-graduation.About the Accelerated Format
The curriculum requirements for students in USM's accelerated BSN track are the same as those in the traditional undergraduate BSN program – but the content is delivered in an accelerated one-year format. You'll take classes on campus, and your clinical experiences will be at surrounding health care facilities.
In the accelerated nursing path, you'll take 57 credit hours of courses and 696 hours of clinical/laboratory experiences – all in just 12 months.
Courses are taught in terms that last either seven or eight weeks.
Students begin during USM's Summer II term and will graduate after completing the Summer I term the following year.
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Whitney Watts
Department of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6294
The Pre- Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing program, Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program and the Post-Graduate FNP Certificate Program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).
Graduation from a USM nursing program and passage of the NCLEX exam does not guarantee licensure. Learn more.
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Whitney Watts
Department of Nursing
nursing@stmary.edu
913-758-6294
The Pre- Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing program, Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program and the Post-Graduate FNP Certificate Program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).
Graduation from a USM nursing program and passage of the NCLEX exam does not guarantee licensure. Learn more.