Tulane University © yearPrivacy Policy

Don’t Wait to Start Nursing School

Learn More →

Learn more about Tulane University's ABSN program.

Find Your Purpose

If your calling is to become a nurse, you owe it to yourself to pursue the profession. And there’s no better place to earn a BSN than Grand Canyon University. For more than 70 years, we’ve provided students a transformative education grounded in our strong Christian mission. You can expect to graduate from our university as a competent, compassionate nurse who lives with purpose and serves with integrity.

To prepare highly competent and compassionate nurses who think, learn, act, and lead with integrity and sound judgment. To serve the community by developing nurses who contribute to improving health outcomes through excellence in clinical practice and distinction in scholarly endeavors.

Our Mission

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited November 16, 2023).

2Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022, 29-1141 Registered Nurses, at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm (visited November 16, 2023).

Tulane University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, doctorate, and professional degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Tulane University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

orbis_privacy_policy_disclaimer

Accelerated

Earn a BSN in as few as 16 months through Tulane’s online, hands-on curriculum.

Accessible

Begin your education sooner with three available start dates and benefit from comprehensive support services upon starting.

Time Honored

Tulane is a Top-50 university with a long history of positive student outcomes from one of the best medical schools in the country.

A Faster Path to Nursing

As a Tulane ABSN student, you can:

  • Earn a BSN in as few as 16 months with our blended curriculum model based on direct feedback from RNs and healthcare organizations in New Orleans.
  • Get an immersive student experience working alongside Tulane medical students in simulation labs and in community courses in 75% of semesters.
  • Experience clinical rotations at a variety of healthcare facilities in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
  • Graduate well prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®).
Learn More →
Learn More →

Accelerate Your Nursing Career

Earn your BSN in as few as 16 months.

New Orleans Learning Site

Start the path toward a career in nursing with Tulane University's accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in New Orleans, Louisiana.

BSN Career Outcomes

Graduates can become clinical nurse educators, unit supervisors, care coordinators, community, occupational, hospice and palliative care nurses, and more.

Did You Know?
About 193,100 openings for registered nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade across the United States.1

Learn More →

Learn at Tulane in Louisiana

The ABSN program is held at our location in New Orleans.

Our state-of-the-art skills lab allows you to put your online work into practice in a risk-free setting. Gain diverse, real-world clinical experience at various healthcare facilities in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Learn More →

Start the Journey

Talk to an admission counselor.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Next →← Back

*Required field

By requesting information, I consent to be contacted by Tulane University through my email, phone, and text using automated technology regarding enrollment.

Accelerate Your Nursing Career

Earn your BSN in as few as 16 months.

New Orleans Learning Site

$79,420

Mean Annual Wage for Registered Nurses in New Orleans-Metairie, LA2

Tulane University Nursing

Practiced

The ABSN is a next-generation program designed with NCLEX and accreditation education standards.

Admission Requirements

With three program starts a year, Tulane’s accelerated BSN program allows you to leverage your existing college experience and earn your nursing degree in as few as 16 months. 

Students seeking admission to Tulane's ABSN program must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Hold a minimum of 60 non-nursing college credits from an accredited institution.
  • Have a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0 and a cumulative nursing major prerequisite GPA of 3.0.
  • Request transcripts from all institutions where previously enrolled.
  • Complete the program prerequisites within seven years of application to the nursing program.
Learn More →

Program of Nursing

131 S. Robertson St., Suite 429
New Orleans, LA 70112

Tulane University Nursing