Accelerated nursing programs let career changers and working adults earn nursing degrees faster through intensive BSN, MSN, and RN-to-BSN pathways. They combine online coursework with required in-person clinicals, require NCLEX-RN eligibility, and should be accredited and state-approved.
Second-degree nursing programs let college graduates earn an ABSN or direct-entry MSN to become RNs. They require specific prerequisites, offer intensive 12-24 month tracks, and combine online coursework with in-person clinicals.
New Jersey nursing pathways include joint BSN partnerships, accelerated ABSN/MSN tracks for career changers, and RN-to-MSN bridge programs for practicing RNs. Confirm who awards the degree, NCLEX eligibility, and specialty options with each school.
Fast-track nursing programs compress coursework into intensive, flexible formats - ABSN for career changers and RN-to-BSN for licensed nurses - using hybrid classes, simulations, and employer partnerships to help students complete degrees faster while meeting clinical requirements.