Albuquerque Accelerated BSN Program Track

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About the ABSN track in Albuquerque, NM

Are you seeking a meaningful career shift to nursing? If you already graduated college with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or you have fulfilled all your general education credits, you could be eligible to complete your BSN in a shorter amount of time. The accelerated BSN track in Albuquerque, New Mexico is specifically designed for individuals like you, eager to leverage their previous academic achievements to make a significant impact in healthcare. In as little as 16 months, you can leverage your prior education and our comprehensive curriculum to launch your nursing career.

Our BSN program also offers customized tutoring sessions from our pool of experienced faculty members in all nursing subject areas, including dosage calculations, pharmacology, pediatrics, mental health, and more. Furthermore, our dedicated career services team will assist you in landing your first job through resume workshops, job searches, and mock interviews.

Here’s what sets our program apart:

  • Caring Curriculum: Our curriculum incorporates the principles of caring science throughout, teaching you to be a caring and effective nurse.
  • Asynchronous Theory Coursework: Our online courses offer you the maximum flexibility for your lifestyle. Maximize your time with online coursework for all theory classes.
  • NCLEX Success Coaching: Our dedicated coaches are available to help you succeed throughout the program and upon completion of the program.

Why wait to forge a new path in healthcare? Embark on your nursing journey with confidence. Please fill out our information request form, and one of our dedicated admissions representatives will guide you every step of the way. Your future in nursing awaits.

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What You’ll Learn

The Albuquerque accelerated nursing track combines online instruction with hands-on training exercises and laboratory simulations to provide you with the experience you’ll need before entering the field. Our novel transition to practice courses and clinical experiences will further prepare you for a successful transition into your nursing career. Our BSN courses will prepare you for the various processes, responsibilities, and medical procedures of nursing. You will also learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within various clinical settings.

Your clinical training will provide you with experience in either a hospital, laboratory, or clinic to supplement your BSN classes. Our goal is to help you develop the necessary skills and competencies to provide nursing care across the healthcare continuum.

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Admissions Requirements for the Albuquerque ABSN Track

Applicants are required to take the complete HESI admission assessment examination. To be accepted into the accelerated BSN track, you must either have an existing Bachelor’s degree in another area or have completed the required 53 credits of general education courses. Required general education science and math courses include, but are not limited to the following courses (25 credits), which also have recency requirements of 5 years.

  • Anatomy and Physiology (two courses) with labs, a minimum of 8 semester credits
  • Microbiology with Lab, a minimum of 4 semester credits
  • Chemistry with Lab, a minimum of 4 semester credits
  • Statistics (in any field of study), a minimum of 3 semester credits.
  • Nutrition, a minimum of 3 semester credits
  • Pathophysiology, a minimum of 3 semester credit

Brookline College does not have delayed acceptance. Once you’re accepted into the ABSN track, you are in! Other schools usually won’t accept a student into the Nursing program until after completing a group of required classes and maintaining a cut-score GPA.

Please visit the College Catalog for all the admissions requirements.

1 Meet with Admissions Representative (virtual or in-person)

2 Begin the Brookline Enrollment Process

3 Submit any previous college transcripts for free evaluation

4 Schedule & Pass HESI entrance assessment

5 Complete FAFSA & Financial Aid Interview

Accelerated BSN Track with a Career-Driven Curriculum

We created our Albuquerque Accelerated BSN track curriculum with your career goals in mind. Through a combination of classroom instruction, simulation labs, and hands-on training, you’ll be fully equipped to take on your first position as a nurse. Furthermore, our BSN program will prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN exam once you’ve graduated.

Here are some of the topics covered by our Accelerated BSN courses:

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Informatics
  • Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Leadership, Ethics, and Policy in Healthcare
  • Adult Health

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Accelerated BSN Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition costs for the accelerated BSN program track can vary depending on your individual situation (i.e., location, finances, etc.). For the ABSN at Brookline College, we provide personalized assistance from a Student Financial Representative to help make your college experience more affordable.

Reach out to one of our school representatives for more information.

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I was eager yet apprehensive about starting my nursing career. However, I felt prepared for my first ER position because Brookline equipped me with the knowledge for competent nursing care.

– Michelle C.

The Albuquerque Campus

Brookline College has recently moved to a single convenient location in Albuquerque, New Mexico with updated classrooms, study areas, and simulation labs that immerse our students in real-world healthcare environments. The campus can be found at 303 Roma Ave NW in downtown Albuquerque. The Albuquerque campus offers a welcoming open interior with outstanding hands-on instructional classrooms for programs in BSN, practical nursing, medical assisting and  occupational therapy assistant. It also offers a modern computer lab and quiet study lounge.

This campus hosts a learning resource center, where students can study, complete research, and expand their knowledge. The Learning Resource Center contains books, periodicals, and computers, as well as multiple databases and specialized programs to assist students in all aspects of their education and learning. Outside of class, students can chat and unwind in one of the campus break rooms, eat their lunch, or visit one of our nearby restaurants or coffee shops.

Job Placement Assistance

At Brookline College, our commitment to you doesn’t end with graduation. Our career services team will help you in every way possible to land your first nursing job. Through résumé workshops, job searches, and mock interviews, you can count on us for career support long after earning your bachelor’s degree.

Financial Aid Options

Our team can help you search and apply for college grants, scholarships, and loans. Albuquerque’s financial aid department will help you explore all the available options that can help you cover the cost of your nursing education.

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The faculty and staff at Brookline are remarkably supportive and engaged. Their continuous encouragement has been pivotal to my success in the program.

– Briana G.

Campus Location

The Albuquerque campus is located just west of the Rio Grande on US RTE 66, minutes away from all the major highways. The intersection of 3rd and Roma is centrally located near the Big I (the intersection of I-40 and I-25), which is close to Central Avenue (“Route 66”), and near several methods of public transportation. This location offers ease of access, ample parking, and convenient access to multiple restaurants and stores. Our campus is surrounded by stores and restaurants, with easy access to and from all the main highways.

Albuquerque Main Campus

303 Roma Ave N.W.
3rd Floor, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87102

888-717-0199

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Albuquerque is the most populous city in the state of New Mexico. It offers the perfect balance between all the amenities of a large city and the slower pace of a charming rural town. Albuquerque is proud of its rich culture and heritage, celebrated in more than 100 local art galleries and studios.

The city is also known for its world-renowned cuisine, with some of the best restaurants the southwest has to offer. For the more adventurous souls, head to the Sandia Foothills to find amazing hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views of the city. Whether you’re a foodie, an outdoor adventurer, a museum buff, or just looking for a quiet place to take in some breathtaking landscape views, Albuquerque has something for everyone.

Commonly Asked Questions

Does Brookline College offer a Second Degree Nursing program near me?

Brookline College offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science track at our Albuquerque, New Mexico campus.

Our accelerated track attracts students from Albuquerque and its surrounding cities and states, including but not limited to some of the following areas in New Mexico.

  • Belen, NM
  • Bernalillo, NM
  • Corrales, NM
  • Espanola, NM
  • Grants, NM
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • North Valley, NM
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • Socorro, NM
  • South Valley, NM
  • Taos, NM

How long is the Accelerated BSN track in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

At Brookline College, the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree can be completed in as little as 16 months.

What is the cost of the Albuquerque second degree BSN program?

The cost of the accelerated BSN track is $61,352.71*

*The price listed above is all-inclusive including the New Mexico Gross Receipt Tax of 7.625%, which is reflected in the cost above and will reflect on the enrollment agreement.

What other support does Brookline College offer for the ABSN track?

At Brookline College, we offer faculty coaching services for students on several topics:

  1. Fundamentals
  2. Adult Medical Surgical
  3. Pharmacology
  4. Maternal Child Nursing
  5. Pediatrics
  6. Mental Health
  7. Community Health
  8. Nutrition
  9. Leadership
  10. Medication Math General Tutoring

The general education courses are supported by general tutoring as well as our faculty-staffed writing and math labs.

What certifications will this program prepare me for?

As a BSN nursing graduate, you will be qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This pre-licensure nursing program can also prepare you to continue your education through Unitek Learning if you choose to pursue a Master’s Degree in Nursing.

What classes will I take to earn my Bachelor’s degree in nursing?

Students enrolled in the accelerated BSN track in Albuquerque can expect to take classes in subjects like the following:

  • Adult Medical Surgical
  • Pharmacology
  • Maternal Child Nursing
  • Pediatrics
  • Mental Health
  • Community Health
  • Nutrition
  • Leadership

When is the Albuquerque campus open to students?

The Brookline College Albuquerque campus is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Does the Albuquerque campus offer free student parking?

The Brookline College Albuquerque campus offers plenty of free parking to students. While parking is ample, it can fill up quickly during busy class times.

What prerequisite courses are required to enroll in the accelerated BSN program track?

To be accepted into the accelerated BSN track, you must have the following prerequisite courses completed:

  • Anatomy and Physiology (two courses) with labs, a minimum of 8 semester credits
  • Microbiology with Lab, a minimum of 4 semester credits
  • Chemistry with Lab, a minimum of 4 semester credits
  • Statistics (in any field of study), a minimum of 3 semester credits
  • Nutrition, a minimum of 3 semester credits
  • Pathophysiology, a minimum of 3 semester credits

How do I qualify for the waived pre-requisite* tuition?

*To qualify for the tuition forgiveness program for the accelerated BSN track, students must have a bachelor’s degree and enroll into the accelerated BSN track upon completion of the prerequisite courses. The tuition balance for the prerequisite courses is deferred and cleared upon enrollment into the ABSN track. Please visit the School Catalog for more details.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Brookline College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

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