Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)

Make an impact in today’s ever-changing healthcare field in Temple’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated) program at the College of Public Health. Designed for those who have already obtained a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, this 63-credit bachelor’s degree program provides you with the extensive knowledge, skills and experience required to become a registered nurse over the course of 16 months. By participating in clinical and field education opportunities at facilities both on campus and in the Philadelphia community, you’ll be able to work with and care for a diverse population of people in various healthcare settings—preparing you for the challenges, demands and environments of today’s world of nursing. 

Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses. After passing the NCLEX, you can practice as a registered nurse in the state in which you took the examination or transfer your license to practice in another state.

Learning Objectives

Held on Temple’s Main Campus, the accelerated nursing degree program curriculum places a significant emphasis on basic nursing theory and skills and the ability to apply this knowledge in order to provide simple—and progressively more complex—care to patients. Through this program, you will learn the following.

  • The application of evidence-based practice and research findings to improve nursing care and the healthcare system.
  • Collaboration with a full healthcare team to achieve optimal health outcomes.
  • Engagement with clients to improve outcomes through health promotion across the lifespan and the continuum of care.
  • How to foster healthy communities through advocacy that is informed by local and global perspectives.
  • The use of primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention to maximize quality of life and prevent disease.
nursing students participate in a simulation.
Photo credit: Joseph V. Labolito

What sets apart our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

  • A dynamic urban environment: Located in North Philadelphia, Temple University provides unique opportunities to experience nursing in an urban setting with a diverse community. The Department of Nursing partners with some of the best healthcare facilities in Philadelphia, including Temple University Hospital (Main, Episcopal, Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center campuses), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
  • A unique, expedited program: The Nursing program provides students with the tools required to earn a nursing degree in a focused, 16-month time frame that benefits students, faculty and healthcare employers. It also offers adult students an opportunity to join a program that recognizes and values the life experience, knowledge and skills they gained while earning previous degrees—giving students a unique learning experience no matter their educational background.

Classes & Curriculum

The curriculum for both our traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is identical and designed to ensure students are well-versed in the nursing discipline and safety in practice. Students in the accelerated program only take courses from the nursing curriculum, as completion of prerequisite science and general education courses are required to be accepted into the program. Courses in the curriculum include 

  • Evidence Based Practice & Nursing Research;
  • Foundations of Nutrition Across the Lifespan;
  • General Nursing Practice; and
  • Professionalism, Leadership & Management in Nursing.

Learn more about nursing courses in this program.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $22,704.00 per year
Out-of-state: $39,432.00 per year

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