Gonzaga’s ABSN is a focused, 65 credit, hybrid program designed to prepare high-performing health care leaders in just 15 months.
ABSN Program Progression
NURS 110A: Caring Matters - Online - 2 Credits NURS 220A: Social Determinants of Health - Online - 3 Credits NURS 230A: Medical Terminology - Online - 1 Credit NURS 310A: Professional Practice 1: Professional Communication - Online - 2 Credits NURS 330A: Foundations of Practice 1: Theory - Online - 4 Credits NURS 331A: Foundations of Practice 1: Clinical – In-Person - 2 Credits NURS 331AL: Foundations of Practice 1: Lab – In-Person - 2 Credits
NURS 340A: Foundations of Practice 2: Theory - Online - 4 Credits NURS 341A: Foundations of Practice 2: Clinical - In-Person - 2 Credits NURS 341AL: Foundations of Practice 2: Lab - In-Person - 1 Credit NURS 360A: Special Populations 1: Psychiatric/Mental Health Theory - Online - 2 Credits NURS 361A: Special Populations 1: Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical - In-Person - 2 Credits NURS 480A: Special Populations 3: Population Health Theory - Online - 3 Credits NURS 481A: Special Populations 3: Population Health Clinical - In-Person - 2 Credits
NURS 342A: Professional Practice 2: Research & Evidence-Based Practice - Online - 3 Credits NURS 430A: Foundations of Practice 3: Theory - Online - 4 Credits NURS 431A: Foundations of Practice 3: Clinical - In-Person - 3 Credits NURS 431AL: Foundations of Practice 3: Lab - In-Person - 1 Credit NURS 440A: Special Populations 2: Obstetrics Theory - Online - 2 Credits NURS 450A: Special Populations 2: Pediatrics Theory - Online - 2 Credits NURS 490A: Professional Practice 3: Leadership - Online - 3 Credits
NURS 441A: Special Populations 2: Obstetrics Clinical - In-Person - 1 Credit NURS 451A: Special Populations 2: Pediatrics Clinical - In-Person - 1 Credit NURS 494A: Professional Practice 4: Quality & Safety - Online - 3 Credits NURS 495A: Professional Practice 5: Final Practicum - In-Person - 3 Credits NURS 498A: Professional Practice 6: NCLEX Prep - Online - 1 Credit Core Requirement: Christian/Catholic Traditions Course - Online - 3 Credits Core Requirement: Ethics Course (PHIL 301) - Online - 3 Credits
The ABSN curriculum directly incorporates over 800 clinical and simulation practice hours. Under the guidance of the nursing faculty and other experts, you will transition from skill acquisition in our simulation center to direct patient care in regional medical facilities.
General Chemistry with Lab
Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
Microbiology with Lab
Introductory Statistics
Lifespan Growth & Development
Nutrition
Science majors, biology, human physiology, kinesiology, etc., often fulfill most or all of these requirements during their undergraduate studies. Non-science degree holders may fulfill remaining prerequisites at Gonzaga or any accredited four-year institution or community college prior to starting the program.
Please talk with an Admissions Specialist for any specific questions.
