Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor is an esteemed, private university located in Waco, Texas. Their Louise Herrington School of Nursing is ranked as the #1 nursing school in Texas, and #25 for the United States’ Most Innovative Schools. This accelerated nursing program is flexible, remote and perfect for students looking to begin their nursing careers.

Admission requirements for Baylor's online ABSN program include:

• Completed bachelor's degree
• HESI Exam
• 3.0 GPA on pre-req courses, 2.75 GPA on science pre-req courses
• 52 pre-req credits completed before start including:
  • Microbiology
  • Anatomy and Physiology I & II
  • Chemistry
  • English Composition I & II
  • English Literature
  • Federal Government
  • Bible-Based Religion
  • World Religion
  • History
  • Nutrition
  • Statistics
  • Intro to Psychology & Developmental Psychology
  • Intro to Sociology

Just a few advantages of this unique program include:

• Assistance with clinical placement – Baylor’s faculty assists online students in finding appropriate healthcare facilities to fulfill their required clinical hours. Not only are these hours necessary for credit completion, but they also ensure graduates of the program are prepared for a career outside of nursing school.
• Practical skills – Baylor students emerge with more than just technical knowledge of the medical field. They learn the ins and outs of the job through practical skill development in addition to textbook studying. You’d cover such topics as professional nursing, fulfilling patient needs, clinical care for all life stages and healthcare issues and policies.
• Experienced faculty – Classes are taught by some of Baylor’s finest faculty, including nationally recognized leaders in the medical field.

Check to see if you are eligible for this program and request a guide containing information about tuition, program curriculum, and the application process.