Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Direct Entry Program

Are you a high achieving student who needs to take pre-nursing classes before entering into the ABSN program? Guarantee your spot in the next ABSN cohort by taking your pre-requisite courses at MBU. Find out which nursing program is best for you by contacting Kayla at Kayla.Pickens@mobap.edu.

Program Fast Facts

- Program Length: 12 months
- Next Start Date: Summer 2027
- Clinical Hours: 787 
- Cost Per Credit Hour: $655
- Admission Deadline: March 1, 2027 (or until spots are filled)

Program Requirements

- 3.2 minimum GPA 
- Prerequisite courses  
- NO bachelor's degree required
- NO nursing experience required
- TEAS pre-entrance exam NOT required
- "B" or better on all science courses, completed within 7 years

Accreditations

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Missouri Baptist University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). 

Earn your degree in just 12 months –
No bachelor’s degree required.

MBU’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is your fast track to building a new and fulfilling career in the growing field of nursing—and in just one year. This program will fully prepare you to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®), positioning you to enter the in-demand nursing workforce as soon as you graduate.

• MBU's Accelerated BSN is a full-time intensive program designed to prepare you to enter the nursing workforce in just 12 months, making it among the fastest BSN tracks in the St. Louis region.
• Beginning in January 2027, classes will be offered in the new, state-of-the-art Mary Pillsbury School of Nursing on MBU's main campus in West St. Louis County. The innovative learning space features technology-equipped classrooms, clinical skills laboratories, and advanced nursing simulation spaces to help you develop clinical judgment, strengthen hands-on nursing skills, and prepare for real-world patient care. MBU’s nursing simulation is endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), reflecting our commitment to high-quality simulation-based learning experiences. 
• As the only evangelical Christian University in St. Louis, MBU's School of nursing aims to intersect innovative preparation with Christian perspectives, integrating personal faith in the practice of nursing while serving in a global and culturally diverse society.
• 100% of graduates have obtained jobs in the nursing industry upon graduation. 

Is the ABSN program a good fit for you?

MBU's Accelerated BSN is a rigorous full-time program. It is highly advised that students do not hold a full-time job while pursing the program.

MBU's Accelerated BSN is designed for students who are motivated to enter the workforce as quickly as possible. Our program seeks to provide an avenue to prepare students using the same level of innovation and excellence as our traditional BSN program, but in the quickest manner possible.

Is an Accelerated BSN worth it?

Deciding to go back to school is a big decision. After all, going back to school is an investment of your money, time, and you want make sure that investment pays off. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean wage for registered nurses in Missouri is $85,900; meanwhile, registered nurses in the 75th percentile are making $98,560 a year.*

The demand for registered nurses continues to be on the upside. In Missouri, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow more than 6 percent by 2034, according to Missouri Economic Research & Information Center. This is considered faster than average occupational growth. In addition, the RN vacancy rate in Missouri is 10.9 percent.** 

MBU's Accelerated BSN program is designed to prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) and kickstart your career in the fulfilling field of nursing.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Annual Workforce Report

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