Earn your BSN Degree in as few as 16 months
The Albuquerque ABSN program track empowers you to turn your previous education into a fast track toward a nursing career. By combining online learning with immersive labs and real-world clinical experiences, you’ll gain the confidence to step into patient care ready to make a difference. Each course, from transition-to-practice to NCLEX preparation, is designed to support your growth, so you graduate not just with a degree but with the skills and heart to thrive as a compassionate nurse.
Applicants to the Accelerated BSN program track must meet specific criteria beyond the standard admissions process below. To qualify, you’ll need:
Either a bachelor’s degree in another field or at least 53 general education credits, including recent coursework in key sciences and math.
You’ll also be required to pass the HESI entrance exam, with direct program acceptance granted upon admission.
While individual circumstances may vary, the steps below reflect the high-level requirements students complete when applying to the BSN program.
(virtual or in-person)
Begin the enrollment process.
Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED.
Submit any previous college transcripts for free evaluation.
Complete FAFSA and Financial Aid appointment.
Begin your scheduled classes.
For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
This accelerated pathway is designed to get you into the workforce sooner, without sacrificing quality. Through intensive coursework, simulation labs, and clinical experiences, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to take the NCLEX-RN and begin your nursing career. Our curriculum emphasizes both professional readiness and compassionate patient care, ensuring graduates leave equipped for today’s healthcare challenges.
Core Nursing Subjects
At Brookline College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, nursing students learn in purpose-built environments designed to support success in the ABSN track. Together, these campus amenities provide a structured and supportive atmosphere where ABSN students at Brookline College in Albuquerque can build clinical competence and professional readiness.
The Albuquerque campus features dedicated nursing SIM and skills labs designed to replicate authentic healthcare settings. Students practice essential nursing procedures using industry-standard equipment and patient-care stations that mirror hospital environments. Labs are equipped with adult and pediatric mannequins, IV poles, enteral feeding pumps, blood pressure cuffs, scales, medication carts, and other clinical training tools. These hands-on learning experiences prepare students for supervised clinical rotations.
Virtual reality (VR) technology enhances the BSN program by providing immersive patient-care simulations. Through VR scenarios, students can practice assessments, medication administration, and communication techniques while strengthening clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
In addition to clinical labs, the Albuquerque campus provides supportive academic amenities including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and a student lounge. These spaces are designed to encourage focused learning, peer interaction, and ongoing academic support throughout the nursing program.
Conveniently located near major highways and public transit, our Albuquerque campus is easily accessible and surrounded by restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Beyond the classroom, Albuquerque offers a vibrant backdrop for your studies, blending the energy of New Mexico’s largest city with the charm of its cultural traditions. From historic neighborhoods and art galleries to world-class dining and outdoor adventures in the Sandia Mountains, the city provides endless opportunities to recharge, explore, and stay inspired while pursuing your nursing career.
303 Roma Ave N.W.
3rd Floor, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
