ABSN Curriculum
Harding’s ABSN curriculum begins with prerequisite courses to establish a solid foundation for your nursing education. After completing those, you’ll advance to required courses and your nursing theory courses. The ABSN program — made up of 64 total credit hours, spread over four semesters — can be completed in as few as 16 months.
First Year of Nursing Program
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BNEW 3022 New Testament Survey | 2 |
| NURS 3000 Professional Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 2030 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 3540 Gerontological Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 3620 Nursing Practice Interventions | 2 |
| MATH 1110 Fundamental Math for Nurses | 1 |
| NURS 1000 Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BOLD 3022 Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| NURS 3210 Pharmacology & Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3450 Maternity & Women’s Health Nsg | 4 |
| NURS 3500 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nsg | 4 |
| NURS 3510 Adults/Chronic Health & Rehab Concerns | 5 |
| Total | 18 |
Second Year of Nursing Program
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BDOC 3022 Christian Faith and Vocation | 2 |
| NURS 3550 Pediatric & Child Health Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 4200 Nursing Adults w/Acute Health Concerns | 5 |
| NURS 4530 Community Health Nursing | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NURS 4120 Research in Nsg | 3 |
| NURS 4540 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4550 Nursing Leadership & Management | 4 |
| NURS 4620 Nursing Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
These ABSN curriculum courses are designed to prepare you for anything you may face as a registered nurse as well as everything you need to know for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Our program is designed to help you pass the NCLEX and become a practice-ready nurse after graduation.
Contact us to learn more about our accelerated nursing curriculum.
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