The accelerated nursing program options at Wartburg allow you to combine the benefits of Wartburg’s renowned health science curriculum with the built-in advantages of a UnityPoint health affiliate (Allen College). Options 1 and 2 below allow you to save time and money in earning both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wartburg and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Allen College.
ACCELERATED NURSING PROGRAM
Earn a B.A. and B.S.N. in only four years
Option 1: 3+1. Students take three years of appropriate prerequisite courses emphasizing sciences, social sciences, and humanities at Wartburg during which time they apply for admission to the Nursing Program at Allen College where they complete their clinical training. Students receive both a B.A. in Biology from Wartburg and a B.S.N. from Allen College. Students must earn a certified nursing assistant certificate prior to enrollment at Allen College.
Option 2: 2+2. Students take two years of appropriate prerequisite courses emphasizing sciences, social sciences, and humanities at Wartburg during which time they apply for admission to the Nursing Program at Allen College where they complete two years of clinical training. Students receive a B.S.N. from Allen College. Students must earn a certified nursing assistant certificate prior to enrollment at Allen College.
Option 3: Students earn a B.A. at Wartburg and then apply to an accelerated nursing program at one of many institutions. Students may be required to earn a certified nursing assistant certificate prior to enrollment at the other institution.
“I plan to specialize in a neuroscience unit as a Registered Nurse (RN, BSN). Wartburg has allowed me to adopt a diverse education: religion, communication, world challenges, nutritional and physical health management, and various sciences. Wartburg has welcomed my enthusiasm to learn and find real-world experiences to practice my newly gained knowledge while on campus.”
Mya Ulrich ’22
Waseca, Minnesota
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