Admissions Process and Overview

ABSN Program Admissions Overview

Enrolling in Misericordia University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program can get you on the fast track to a new career in nursing — but first, you must meet the ABSN admissions requirements. Once you fulfill the requirements, you can apply for a start date in January, May, or August. 

Admissions Process

1. Talk to an Admissions Counselor
   After completing the online form on our website, one of our admissions counselors will schedule a call or a meeting to discuss your academic qualifications and professional goals. During this conversation, your counselor can also answer any questions you have about our program and help you determine if it’s a good match for you.

2. Make an Academic Plan                                                                       

3. Your admissions counselor will help you devise a plan to stay on track for your target start date in the ABSN program — January, May, or August.

4. Complete the Prerequisites
   While you don’t need any prior experience working in health care or nursing to apply, you do need to meet our academic requirements. Register for and take all the necessary prerequisite courses, passing with a grade of “C” or higher.

5. Apply to the ABSN Program
   Complete the ABSN program application online, making sure to submit:

• Your online application to Misericordia University.

• Your official transcripts from each regionally accredited school you’ve attended.

Please note that while our Nursing Department doesn’t charge an application fee, you are required to pay for a drug test, a background check, immunizations, and other related health screenings prior to entering the ABSN program.

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Admissions Support

We know that applying and getting accepted to nursing school can be stressful, so we keep the ABSN program admissions process simple. Our dedicated admissions team works exclusively with prospective ABSN students. They’re readily available to assist you through the admissions process, step by step, beginning with a conversation to determine if our program is compatible with your educational and professional goals.

Your assigned admissions counselor can help you understand the amount of time and effort our ABSN program requires. Some compare the program curriculum to a full-time job.

You’ll work closely with your counselor throughout the application process. Expect this individual to stay in touch, offer you support, and keep you on track as you work toward a program start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it hard to get in to the program? What are the requirements?
   Our ABSN program has no waitlist and offers three start dates to make applying to nursing school more accessible. We require our students to have at least 30 credits from a regionally accredited institution. Our ABSN requirements page has a full list of program requirements.
2. How much does the program cost?
   Our ABSN program is $1,166 per credit hour, with 54 nursing major credit hours required to complete the program. We currently offer a scholarship to students.
3. Do I need to complete prereqs before applying?
   Depending on your educational background, you may need to complete some prerequisite courses before beginning your ABSN coursework. Prereqs need to be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. These courses help you build a solid foundation for your nursing coursework and help to put your best foot forward. Learn more about our prerequisite requirements.