Accelerated BSN

Fast Track Your Nursing Career

15-Month ABSN

Leverage your bachelor’s degree to earn a CCNE-accredited Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at Gonzaga.

Gonzaga combines academic distinction with a nationally recognized reputation for clinical excellence.

Our graduates consistently outperform state and national benchmarks, backed by a 99% NCLEX first-time pass rate that reflects our commitment to rigorous preparation and patient-centered care.

ABSN Highlights

• 15 Months | 4 Semesters: Complete your degree in under a year and a half.

• Flexibility: Hybrid program uses asynchronous online coursework paired with hands-on clinical work in Spokane.

• Regional Distinction: The only ABSN in Eastern Washington.

The Gonzaga Nursing Advantage

1. Top Licensure Pass Rates: Your success is our highest priority. Gonzaga nursing graduates consistently lead the nation with a 99% NCLEX first-time pass rate (2026). Local employers know and actively recruit Gonzaga-trained nurses for their exceptional clinical reasoning and patient care.

2. Endorsed Simulation & Hands-On Practice: Gonzaga simulation facilities are endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). Our state-of-the-art skills labs and simulation environments mirror the complex decision-making required in acute and community healthcare settings.

3. Experiential Clinical Placements in Spokane: Build high-value professional networks through clinical rotations across Spokane’s top regional health systems. Gain immersive experience across medical-surgical, mental health, pediatrics, obstetrics and population health settings.

4. Grounded in Cura Personalis: Gonzaga’s School of Health Sciences educates the whole person, mind, body and spirit. Anchored in Jesuit values, our humanistic curriculum equips you to deliver compassionate, equitable and evidence-based care to communities.

ABSN Program Overview

The ABSN program is designed for anyone with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who wants to become a nurse.

You can hold degrees in human physiology, kinesiology, biology or other fields.  If your bachelor’s degree is not a Bachelor of Science, you will likely have to take prerequisite courses to be ready for the program.  You can find more information on the curriculum and prerequisites here.