
Accelerated Nursing Program in Charlotte
You need a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or 62 college credits and a solid GPA to qualify for our ABSN program in Charlotte.
Become a Nurse Faster with Northeastern’s Charlotte ABSN Program
Are you ready to set your nursing education in motion? If you already hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or you’re a transfer student with at least 62 college credits, the Northeastern University online accelerated nursing program in Charlotte, North Carolina, makes it possible for you to complete your BSN degree at a highly respected university in as few as 16 months.
Located on the Northeastern University campus in South End, our online Charlotte ABSN program comprises online and hands-on components and offers three start dates a year — in January, May, and September — so you don’t have to wait long to start nursing school.
Every student who is admitted into our Charlotte ABSN program automatically receives a $26,000 scholarship from our university to help pay for their nursing education. This brings the total tuition cost for students seeking a second degree to under $60,000.

As an accelerated nursing student, you’ll complete a rigorous blend of online and onsite curriculum over the course of four, full-time semesters. While not an easy academic path to take, it’s one that prepares you to enter the profession a confident, practice-ready nurse.
Why else should you choose Northeastern’s online ABSN program in North Carolina? It offers:
- A high-quality nursing education from one of the most respected universities in the country.
- Highly personalized admissions support from a dedicated counselor.
- An opportunity to gain experience in a clinical setting before entering the workforce.

Program Guide
Our free ABSN program guide shares important details for navigating the accelerated path to nursing.
ABSN Program Learning Components

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

Nursing Labs
Nursing labs on Northeastern’s campus provide a realistic platform for developing hands-on skills and clinical reasoning.

Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations in the Charlotte metro area provide real-world experience in diverse healthcare settings.
Why Charlotte
Due to the nursing shortage in North Carolina, Northeastern’s ABSN program will help you join the nursing workforce sooner. Live in a city where healthcare accounts for 1 in 10 jobs and cost of living is about 5 percent below the national average. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina employed 104, 810 nurses in 2021, and their average annual salary was $71,200.
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