Are you made for nursing?

Learn how you can earn a BSN degree in as few as 16 months.

Have faith in your future.

Enroll in the Leighton School of Nursing, which had a 87.94% NCLEX pass rate in 2016.

Experience the spirit of caring.

Learn from top nurses at St. Vincent how to deliver spiritually centered care.

Marian University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Whether you’ve always wanted to be a nurse or recently felt called to the profession, our second-degree Accelerated BSN program in Indianapolis, Indiana, can expand your mind and your heart in as few as 16 months.

By leveraging your previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree, the full-time program in Indianapolis allows you to hit the ground running via a rigorous blend of online coursework, on-site skills labs, and clinical rotations at St. Vincent. While not an easy feat, the accelerated nursing education is well worth the energy when you’re able to graduate with a BSN degree in just over a year.

Our 16-month ABSN program offers:

High accessibility with three start dates a year.
A faith-based, supportive learning environment.
A CCNE accredited nursing education with high NCLEX pass rates.

Contact us to get started on your accelerated nursing education.

Online Coursework

Online nursing theory courses let you learn on your terms, allowing you to decide when and where to participate in class.

Simulation Labs

On-site simulation labs teach you how to safely apply critical nursing skills in a controlled, mock medical environment.

Clinical Rotations

Clinicals at St. Vincent expose you to the true spirit of caring, allowing you to learn holistic patient care from top nurses.

Catholic Values

Sharing the same faith, Marian University and St. Vincent afford you an education that aims to transform lives and society.

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Going back to school for a second degree can be intimidating. We developed this step-by-step admissions checklist so you can stop stressing and start working toward a future in nursing.

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Everything You Need to Know about Marian's Accelerated Nursing Program in Indianapolis

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