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Career Change to Nursing

Changing careers into nursing is one of the most rewarding moves in healthcare. If you already have a degree or college credit, you may be closer than you think — the main thing between you and a program is usually a focused set of prerequisites.

Will this count for nursing school? This course is offered through Upper Iowa University (HLC regionally accredited). Most nursing programs accept regionally accredited online coursework with a virtual lab, while a minority still require an in-person wet lab. National/ACE providers like StraighterLine and Sophia are accepted less consistently than regionally accredited credit. Always verify with your specific target programs before enrolling.

Your Path Depends on What You've Already Done

If you hold a bachelor's degree in another field, an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program can take you to a BSN in as little as 12 to 16 months — once your science prerequisites are complete. If you have some college credit but no degree, a traditional BSN or ADN path may fit better. Either way, the prerequisites overlap heavily.

The advantage of finishing prerequisites online: As a career changer, you likely cannot quit your job to sit in daytime science lectures. Self-paced online prerequisites let you keep earning while you prepare, ease back into college-level coursework, and time your application to the next available cohort.

Why Take This Prerequisite Online

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New course sessions begin on the first of every month. Enroll now to reserve your seat in the next monthly start.

Regionally Accredited

Delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC). Credit is designed to transfer into nursing programs.

Built for Working Adults

Study around a job, family, or a current healthcare role, then apply to the next available cohort.

Frequently Asked Questions

With a non-nursing bachelor's degree, an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program is often the fastest route, once you complete the required science prerequisites. Many can be finished online.
It varies, but completing prerequisites online and entering an ABSN program can take a motivated career changer from start to BSN in roughly two years or less.
Yes. Self-paced online courses are designed for working adults and let you study around your current job and family commitments.

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