Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN
Pivot into a rewarding nursing career in just 16 months.
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- 617-333-2364
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- Milton Campus
Why Earn an Accelerated Second Bachelor’s in Nursing at Curry?
Ranked among the top nursing schools in Massachusetts, Curry College’s legacy tells the story of nearly 50 years of nursing excellence. You can continue that legacy with a cohort of your peers in our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ACCEL) program.
The program is made for highly motivated career changers like you who have already obtained a bachelor's degree in another field. At Curry, you can earn your BSN in just 16 months. Through exposure to clinical environments at a wide range of hospitals and health care agencies, you develop the skills to take the NCLEX-RN exam and thrive as a nurse.
When you choose Curry, you benefit from:
- Affordable tuition rates with no hidden charges or fees
- An accelerated format designed to help you go farther, faster
- Clinical experiences that equip you with abilities to tackle real-world challenges
- A small cohort that begins each January or fall in Milton
- The support you need to make a career shift
- A School of Nursing and Health Sciences located in the Boston Area with relationships with top local hospitals
Your future begins here, in Curry’s BSN program built with you in mind. Ready to make it happen? Apply today.
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You may have questions about application requirements, deadlines or program specifics — we’re here to help. Reach out to schedule a one-on-one advising session today or call us at 617-333-2364.
ACCEL Program Overview
As you gain the clinical competencies to shift into the nursing profession with an ABSN degree, you meet rising industry demand exacerbated by nursing shortages on both a local and national scale. Apply before July 1 to start in Fall and December 1 to join the program in Spring.
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Program Requirements
Students can complete the 50-credit ACCEL program in 16 months. We offer the program full-time. Accelerated BSN students enter the program with a cohort of no more than 30 of their peers and attend classes at the Milton campus during the day. Prerequisites include anatomy and physiology I and II, chemistry, microbiology, human growth and development and statistics.
ACCEL Prerequisite and Degree Requirements
Key Courses
The objectives of the ACCEL program are identical to those of a traditional four-year nursing degree program. Our courses are comprehensive and develop the foundation you need for an entry-level nursing career.
NSG 2015 - Simulations in Clinical Judgment & Evidence-Based Nursing Interventions I and II
NSG 2042 - Nursing Care of Adults
NSG 2053 - Nursing Care of Children
NSG 2205 - Pathophysiology for the ACCEL Student
NSG 3987 - Senior Seminar: Synthesis of Professional Nursing Practice for the ACCEL Student
Application Requirements
Students interested in applying to Curry’s Accelerated nursing bachelor’s degree program should submit the following materials:
- Completed application submitted online.
- Current resume.
- Personal statement: See writing prompts in the FAQ sheet (link above on this page).
- Official transcripts from the institutions where you received your undergraduate degree and/or prerequisite courses. Note: an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 is required (3.0 preferred).
- Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee to Curry College.
ACCEL Program Prerequisites
Prerequisite courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Chemistry (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Human Growth and Development (3 credits, non-science prerequisite, C- or higher)
- Microbiology (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Statistics (3 credits, non-science prerequisite, C- or higher)
Prior to the review of their application, students must successfully complete at least two of the four required science prerequisites. Students must complete all six prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.
Cohort Start Dates
- Fall 2025
- Spring 2026
Curry College offers financial aid and payment plans. If you apply for financial aid, Curry's Student Financial Services Office will notify you after you are accepted about eligibility for a financial aid award if you have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
We take pride in the high-quality education we provide to our students, as well as in the fact that our nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Curry College is also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Nailing the NCLEX!
We are excited to share our Curry College Nursing program 2024 NCLEX-RN pass rates. Our inaugural Accelerated Entry-Master of Science in Nursing (AE-MSN) cohort had a 100% First-Time NCLEX-RN pass rate! Our Baccalaureate program, including our traditional and Accelerated Second Bachelor’s Degree (ACCEL) students, had a 94.38% first-time pass rate. All of our program tracks exceeded the national first-time pass rate of 91.92%. We are pleased share this wonderful news and are so very proud of our graduates and the dedicated Curry faculty who contributed to their learning!
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Career Outcomes With an Accelerated BSN Degree
Curry’s program prepares you for a lasting and meaningful career in nursing. After you earn your Accelerated BSN degree, you can practice in all health care settings, including acute care, ambulatory care, community health and mental health.
With a BSN degree, you can also meet the growing demand for registered nurses (RNs). The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the nursing profession to increase by 6% over the next eight years, faster than the national average for all occupations.
To become an RN, you must pass the NCLEX-RN, after which you may apply for nursing licensure in Massachusetts.