Accelerated Nursing - Concurrent Enrollment Pathway
Our Accelerated Nursing Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Pathway helps lead high school students toward their career in nursing. By following a focused plan starting in high school, students will get their necessary credentials, while saving time and money on their education.
Phase 1: The High School Start
To enter the accelerated nursing pathway, you will focus on two types of Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses: your Nursing Core and your General Education (GE) Fast Track.
Required Nursing Classes
These are the foundational science and math courses required to stay on the accelerated timeline.
| Year | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Year (10 credits) | - General Biology 1 & Lab (BIOL 1610/1615) - Elementary Chemistry & Lab (CHEM 1110/1115) |
- General Biology 1 & Lab (BIOL 1610/1615) - Human Nutrition (NFS 1020) |
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| Senior Year (11-12 credits) | - Human Anatomy & Lab (BIOL 2320/2325) - Statistical Reasoning (MATH 1031/1040) |
- Human Anatomy & Lab (BIOL 2320/2325) - Statistical Reasoning (MATH 1031/1040) |
- Human Physiology & Lab - Online (BIOL 2420/2423) |
Recommended General Education Classes
While the courses above are required for the nursing track, taking these General Education (GE) classes in high school will significantly lighten your workload once you are in the nursing program.
We recommend adding one or two of these to your schedule each semester. Most have no prerequisites, so you can start as soon as your school allows.
- Social Sciences: General Psychology (PSY 1010) and Human Development (FLHD 1500)
- Foundations: American History (HIST 1700) and Information Literacy (INFO 1010)
- Exploration: One Fine Arts GE and one Humanities GE of your choice.
- Writing: Intro to Academic Writing (ENGL 1010) and Intermediate Writing (ENGL 2010*)
*Note: ENGL 2010 requires the completion of ENGL 1010 first.
Phase 2: The Transition (1st Semester at SUU)
After high school graduation, you'll spend one semester at SUU completing final prerequisites (like Biology and Chemistry) or other recommended GE classes.
- BIOL 2060 - Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
- BIOL 2065 - Introductory Microbiology Lab (1 credit)
- BIOL 2170 - Intro to Human Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Biochemistry (3 credits)
- CHEM 1125 - Elementary Organic Biochemistry Lab (1 credit)
- Any additional GE or Pre-Nursing requirements
At the end of this semester, you will apply to the Nursing program. To maximize your success, we recommend a "Dual Application" strategy:
- Apply to SUU Pre-Licensure: Our primary, competitive BSN program.
- Apply to SouthWest Tech LPN: An excellent partner program that keeps you moving toward your RN license if the SUU program is full.
Phase 3: Choose Your Pathway
Depending on your application results, you will follow one of two paths to your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN):
Path A: SUU Pre-Licensure
Best if: You are accepted directly into SUU’s nursing cohort.
The Timeline: Stay at SUU for 2.5 years of continuous nursing coursework.
Schedule: Standard Fall/Spring semesters.
Outcome: Graduate with your BSN.
Pre-Licensure at SUU Classes
First Year - Spring (16 credits)
- NURS 3120 – Intro to Health Assessment (3 credit)
- NURS 3130 – Fundamentals of Nursing Practices (4 credits)
- NURS 3135 – Fundamentals of Nursing Lab (4 credits)
- NURS 3140 – Foundations of Professional Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 3160 – Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice (2 credits)
2nd Year - Fall (14 credits)
- NURS 3220 – Pharmacology & Therapeutic Interventions (4 credits)
- NURS 3230 – Care of Adults (4 credits)
- NURS 3235 – Care of Adults Lab (4 credits)
- NURS 3240 – Mental Health Nursing (2 credits)
2nd Year - Spring (15 credits)
- NURS 4320 – Care of the Family: Maternal Newborn (2 credits)
- NURS 4330 – Care of the Family: Pediatric (2 credits)
- NURS 4335 – Care of the Family in Nursing Lab (3 credits)
- NURS 4340 – Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults (2 credits)
- NURS 4350 – Population Care (4 credits)
- NURS 4355 – Community Health Nursing Lab (2 credits)
3rd Year - Fall (15 credits)
- NURS 4430 – Critical Care Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 4435 – Critical Care Nursing Lab (2 credits)
- NURS 4440 – Contemporary Issues in Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 4550 – Leadership & Management in Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 4555 – Leadership & Management in Nursing Lab/Capstone (4 credits)
Path B: The HP to BSN Bridge
Best if: You want to gain hands-on experience at SouthWest Tech first.
The Timeline: 1 year at SouthWest Tech (LPN) + 1 year at SUU (HP to BSN).
Schedule: Includes Summer classes to stay on an accelerated track.
Outcome: Earn your LPN credential, then graduate with your BSN.
HP to LPN and HP to BSN Classes
1st Year - Spring
- Coursework at Southwest Tech
2nd Year - Fall
- Coursework at Southwest Tech
2nd Year - Summer at SUU (15 credits)
- NURS 3112 – Foundations of Professional Nursing for the Health Professional (2 credits)
- NURS 3152 – Professional Transition & Inquiry in Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 3172 – Health Assessment for the Health Professional (2 credits)
- NURS 3182 – Care of the Adult for the Health Professional (4 credits)
- NURS 3187 – Level One Clinical (4 credits)
3rd Year - Fall OR Spring at SUU (15 credits)
- NURS 3212 – Pharmacology for the Health Professional (2 credits)
- NURS 4322 – Care of the Family: Maternal Newborn (3 credits)
- NURS 4332 – Care of the Family: Pediatric (2 credits)
- NURS 4342 – Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults (2 credits)
- NURS 4352 – Population Care (4 credits)
- NURS 4367 – Level Two Clinical (3 credits)
3rd Year - Summer at SUU (15 credits)
- NURS 3242 – Mental Health Nursing (2 credits)
- NURS 4432 – Critical Care Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 4437 – Critical Care Nursing Lab (2 credits)
- NURS 4462 – Contemporary Issues for the Health Professional (2 credits)
- NURS 4547 –Leadership & Management for the Health Professional Lab/Capstone (3 credits)
- NURS 4552 – Leadership & Management in Nursing (3 credits)
Phase 4 & 5: Graduation & Beyond
Both paths lead to the exact same goal: SUU Graduation with your BSN!
Once you have your BSN, you are eligible for our One-Year MSN program, allowing you to earn your Master's degree just one year after finishing your undergraduate studies.
MSN Classes
Nursing Requirements (21 credits)
- NURS 6110 – Nursing Leadership Theory (3 credits)
- NURS 6210 – Integrated Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, & Health Assessment (3 credits)
- NURS 6310 – Health Policy for Nurse Leaders (3 credits)
- NURS 6320 – Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Leadership (3 credits)
- NURS 6410 – Ethics in Nursing Leadership (3 credits)
- NURS 6510 – Innovation and Information in Nursing Leadership (3 credits)
- NURS 6520 – MSN Nursing Capstone (3 credits)
Business Requirements (9 credits)
- BA 6000 – Business Foundations (3 credits)
- HCA 6100 – Introduction to Healthcare Administration (3 credits)
- MGMT 6100 – Managing People and Organizations (3 credits)
Contact Information
Jenna Topham – Concurrent Enrollment Pathway Coordinator
jennatopham@suu.edu
or
SUU Concurrent Enrollment Office