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.
An updated guide to MSN pathways: BSN-to-MSN, RN-to-MSN, direct-entry options, online/hybrid formats, clinical requirements, licensure and why advanced degrees matter.
LPN (or LVN) programs offer flexible formats - hybrid theory, evening classes, and accelerated tracks - that let working nurses gain clinical skills and sit for the NCLEX-PN. They can boost job options and serve as a bridge to RN programs.
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.