
Become a Practice-ready Nurse in 16 Months
To apply for the Northeastern ABSN program near Boston, you’ll need a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. For the Charlotte ABSN, second-degree students and those with at least 62 non-nursing college credits are eligible.
Northeastern University ABSN Program
Are you ready to set your nursing career in motion? You’ve come to the right place. Students who hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree may be eligible for our ABSN program near Boston or in Charlotte. If you are a transfer student with a minimum of 62 non-nursing college credits, you can complete your degree with the ABSN program in Charlotte. The Northeastern University ABSN program makes it possible to earn a quality Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in as few as 16 months. This is the very first and only ABSN program in North Carolina to offer this transfer pathway to students. Best of all, you can get started in the hybrid online program as soon as you’re ready!
By offering three start dates a year — in January, May, and September — at our ABSN program sites near Boston, Massachusetts and in Charlotte, North Carolina, we can enroll a high number of qualified students into our School of Nursing annually. And, no matter which location you prefer, you can expect an admissions decision from us within a few weeks of applying.
As a full-time accelerated nursing student, you’ll complete a rigorous blend of online and onsite curriculum over the span of four semesters. Our blended online learning model incorporates both academic coursework and experiential learning. It’s a tough academic path, but it’s one that prepares you to enter the profession as a confident, practice-ready nurse.
Northeastern Student Scholarships
To support new students as they pursue their nursing education, Northeastern University’s ABSN programs in Burlington and Charlotte automatically provide scholarships to newly admitted students, dispersed over four semesters. Students enrolled in Northeastern University-Burlington’s ABSN program receive a $12,000 scholarship. At Northeastern University-Charlotte, ABSN students receive a $26,000 scholarship, bringing the total tuition cost for students seeking a second degree to under $60,000. Contact Northeastern University’s admissions team for more information on these scholarship funds.
ABSN Program Learning Components

Online Courses
Online courses bring a level of convenience to learning the fundamentals and theories of nursing.

Nursing Labs
Nursing labs in Greater Boston and Charlotte provide a realistic, risk-free environment for developing hands-on skills.

Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations offer real-world experience in diverse practice settings at top area healthcare facilities.
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Our ABSN program guide includes everything you need to know about the accelerated path to nursing.
