ABSN Curriculum
The University of St. Thomas ABSN is designed to set you up for success as a practice-ready nurse on an accelerated timeline.
You will complete 58 credit hours spread over three full-time semesters during our 12-month ABSN program. As the program encompasses everything that a traditional on-campus program would incorporate in less time, to be successful, you will need to be dedicated and determined as you complete our rigorous coursework.
The ABSN curriculum is designed to give students a solid nursing education that will ready them to sit for the NCLEX-RN®, which all prospective nurses must pass to be licensed in their state.
Semester I
| Course# | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 3370 | Pharmacology I [Type: D] | 3 |
| NURS 3372 | Pathophysiology [Type: D] | 3 |
| NURS 2372 | Health Assessment [Type: D/L] | 3 |
| NURS 3270 | Clinical Inquiry/EBP [Type: D] | 2 |
| NURS 4670 | Foundations of Holistic Nursing Practice [Type: D/L/C] | 6 |
| NURS 3371 | The Art and Science of Holistic Nursing [Type: D] | 3 |
| Total | 20 |
Semester II
| Course# | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 3672 | Holistic Nursing: Care of Adults/Older Adults [Type: D/L/C] | 3/1.5/1.5 |
| NURS 3573 | Holistic Nursing: Care of the Childbearing Family (Obstetrics) [Type: D/L/C] | 3/0.5/1.5 |
| NURS 3574 | Holistic Nursing: Care of Children and Families (Pediatrics) [Type: D/L/C] | 3/1/1 |
| NURS 4371 | Holistic Nursing: Foundation for Clinical Leadership [Type: D] | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
Semester III
| Course# | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 4572 | Holistic Nursing: Behavioral Health [Type: D/L/C] | 2.5/0.5/2 |
| NURS 4673 | Holistic Nursing: Care of the Critically Ill [Type: D/L/C] | 3/0.5/2.5 |
| NURS 3375 | Holistic Nursing: Caring for the Community [Type: D/C] | 2/1 |
| NURS 4574 | Transition to Holistic Nursing Practice [Type: D/L/C] | 3.5/1.5 |
| Total | 19 |
D = Didactic (online)
L = Lab
C = Clinical
More About Our Hybrid Learning Model
Our ABSN curriculum combines online and in-person learning components for a comprehensive model made up of:
- Online nursing coursework builds the fundamental skills and theories that will carry you through your future career. The online format allows you to move through coursework at your own pace, although instructor deadlines still apply.
- Nursing skills and simulation labs that provide a safe setting for students to put theory into practice and build hands-on clinical skills.
- Clinical rotations at top facilities around Houston, Texas, where students gain real-world experience in various nursing specialties, such as obstetrics or community health.
