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Associate of Health Science degree
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Learn more about Marian University's ABSN program.
Find Your Purpose
If your calling is to become a nurse, you owe it to yourself to pursue the profession. And there’s no better place to earn a BSN than Grand Canyon University. For more than 70 years, we’ve provided students a transformative education grounded in our strong Christian mission. You can expect to graduate from our university as a competent, compassionate nurse who lives with purpose and serves with integrity.
"I have a lot going on in my personal life, and this program fits me and fits my schedules. It gave me an opportunity to learn from home so I can be home still with my family."
Student Perspective
- Miné Kielmeyer
ABSN Class of December 2023
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited January 04, 2024).
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022, 29-1141 Registered Nurses, at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm (visited June 08, 2023).
Marian University is a nonprofit university. The ABSN program is accredited and approved. Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.
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Three convenient start dates each year.
An immersive in-hospital experience at Ascension St. Vincent.
A blend of on-site and online accredited curriculum.
An ABSN Program Made for You
If you’re ready to fast-track into a rewarding nursing career, Marian University’s ABSN program in Indianapolis is made for you. Our full-time program features two paths: a second-degree path designed for career changers, and a Transfer path in which students will earn an Associate of Science in Health Sciences (ASHS) degree from Marian University and at the same time fulfill prerequisites for the ABSN program.
Our ABSN program offers a student-centered learning experience tailored to your nursing success. Our dedicated nursing staff, small student-faculty ratios, and commitment to our Franciscan values ensures the nursing education you receive through our program equips you to become a compassionate, competent nurse.
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Earn Your BSN From Marian University
Our full-time accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers an opportunity for both students transferring credits and those with a non-nursing bachelor's degree to earn a BSN in as little as 16 months.
Indianapolis Learning Site
BSN Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to enter the nursing profession, and after gaining experience they may become clinical nurse educators, unit supervisors, care coordinators, nurse navigators, clinical instructors and more.
Did You Know?
About 193,100 openings for registered nurses across the United States are projected each year, on average, over the decade.1
Our Clinical Partner Makes the Difference
We strive to make the most of your accelerated nursing school clinical experience — that’s why we partner with Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. Not only do the nurses from the hospital network work to give our students meaningful patient care experiences, its leadership staff also offers a unique take on nursing beyond the bedside.
Are You Made for Nursing?
Talk to an admissions advisor to learn how you can earn your BSN in as few as 16 months.
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Talk to an admissions advisor to learn how you can earn your BSN in as few as 16 months.
Are You Made for Nursing?
Earn Your BSN From Marian University
Our full-time accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers an opportunity for both students transferring credits and those with a non-nursing bachelor's degree to earn a BSN in as little as 16 months.
Indianapolis Learning Site
$80,450
Mean Annual Wage for Registered Nurses in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN2
An in-depth clinical experience beyond the bedside.
Indianapolis ABSN Learning Site
9002 Purdue Road Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Admissions Requirements
- Completed at least 30 non-nursing college credits.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
ABSN Program Admissions Requirements
Second degree students:
- Completed previous baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher.
Transfer students from AS in Health Sciences:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher with completed AS in Health Sciences.
- All required prerequisite and general education courses successfully completed with letter grades of C or higher.
- Science credits or transfer equivalents — chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology — must have been completed within seven years of admission to Marian University.
- Application completed in full and submitted on time.
- Proof of English language proficiency (survey provided upon application).
Associate of Science in Health Sciences Program Transfer Admissions Requirements
What Is Your ABSN Journey?
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Transfer your credits to Marian University and earn your
Associate of Health Science degree
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