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Emory University's online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DABSN) program offers motivated students the opportunity to complete their nursing degree at a top-ranked national university in just 12 months. Through three intensive semesters, participants can qualify to join one of America's most respected professions. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing's DABSN program provides the quickest route to earning your nursing credential, with students completing all requirements in a single year. With cohorts capped at 30 students, the program ensures personalized attention and fosters strong peer connections. Before coursework begins, students participate in a live orientation session to familiarize themselves with program requirements, faculty, and fellow classmates. You'll join a close-knit learning community engaged in a demanding online curriculum that enhances both clinical abilities and analytical thinking. Combining theoretical instruction with practical application through the clinical judgment model, Emory graduates enter the nursing field with both technical proficiency and the self-assurance to deliver compassionate, skilled patient care.
Official transcripts from each school attended
Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org).
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Optional personal statement
Please review the Prerequisites tab to review prerequisite course requirements. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher by the start date of the program.
Transcript submission:
Preferred method: Choose Emory University -School of Nursing in the electronic transcript systems or have your school email your official transcripts
The prerequisites for the DABSN program include seven courses. You may submit an application for admission with the courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be complete with a grade of C or higher by program Orientation.
All courses and degrees in the application checklist will be reviewed and verified by the Office of Enrollment and the School of Nursing registrar before they are marked as received.
Please review the list of prerequisites below, effective for all DABSN applicants:
Physical Sciences‚Äç
Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
Microbiology with lab
General Chemistry I with lab
Nutrition