ONLINE ABSN COURSEWORK
The University of St. Thomas Houston Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program adopts a hybrid approach to delivering students a quality nursing education, starting with the coursework that students complete online and continuing with hands-on labs and clinical rotations in the Houston metropolitan area.
The great thing about online accelerated BSN coursework is that it gives students some latitude over where and when they learn key nursing theory concepts. While this offers convenience and flexibility, it’s important to understand that you’ll be completing coursework in real-time with other students in your cohort and will be held accountable for meeting instructors’ deadlines and sitting for in-person proctored exams at our ABSN program site in Houston.
It’s also important to understand that just because part of our accelerated BSN program is online, this doesn’t make it any less rigorous than what you’d experience in an on-campus program. Indeed, you can expect to graduate from our program in 12 months just as ready to enter the profession as you would be had you enrolled in a traditional ground program.
HOW ONLINE LEARNING WORKS
You’ll complete most of your online accelerated BSN coursework through an interactive, collaborative e-learning platform. Featuring a user-friendly course design, it allows students to:
- Read, listen to and watch nursing coursework material.
- Interact with instructors and classmates via discussion forums.
- Participate in simulated case studies utilizing interactive learning objects.
- Take self-assessments to gauge your understanding of the material.
- Complete and upload course assignments.
UST’s online ABSN coursework allows students to dictate how much time they spend on each content segment. You can speed through content you are comfortable with and revisit challenging concepts as often as needed. This learning environment requires self-motivation and proactiveness, so an accurate idea of your preferred learning style is essential.
Preparation materials for in-person nursing skills assessments and simulation labs are also distributed virtually. Students receive a lab guide and checklist in advance to arrive prepared for their in-person coursework.
Benefits of Online Coursework
The online portion of UST’s ABSN program takes into account the fact that everyone absorbs information differently, making it ideal for all types of learners. We’re confident you’ll find a method of studying that works best for you on our online platform because it features:
- Videos and PowerPoints to cater to visual learners.
- Pre-recorded lectures to help aural learners.
- Discussion boards and video conferences for verbal learners.
- Interactive simulation and case studies for those who learn best by doing.
While you complete nursing theory courses online, you’ll be far from alone in your studies. You’ll still have plenty of access to instructors if you need help understanding concepts and online learning specialists to help you troubleshoot the e-learning platform.