University of St. Thomas Houston Accelerated BSN Program
If you have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to do big things in a new career caring for others, the University of St. Thomas accelerated nursing program could be your shortest route to becoming a nurse. With a program site in Houston, our accelerated BSN program for non-nurses offers the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 12 months.
Our second-degree BSN program, called ABSN@UST, combines online coursework, onsite skills labs and clinical rotations, integrating a rigorous curriculum and laying the groundwork for you to enter the profession a practice-ready nurse. As an ABSN@UST student, you can expect:
- Hands-on experience through skills and simulation labs at our Houston ABSN Site.
- More access to a quality nursing education via three start dates per year.
- Flexibility to complete nursing theory coursework online — anywhere, any time.
- Instruction from experienced nursing educators dedicated to your success.