ABSN : Second Accelerated Bachelor of
Science in Nursing / RN-BS UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
ABSN - What bachelors degree do students applying for the ABSN program need to have? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They can have a bachelors degree in any field - it does not need to be a science field.
ABSN - What GPA is recommended for a student applying for the ABSN program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3.0 GPA
ABSN - What are the five prerequisites required before applying for the ABSN program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anatomy &Physiology 1 with lab
Anatomy & Physiology 2 with lab
Chemistry
Microbiology with lab
Introduction / Basic Statistics
ABSN - What grade is needed for the prerequisites? - CORRECT ANSWER - C+ or better
ABSN - What version of stats can be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any form of statistics can be
transferred over
ABSN - Does the chemistry prerequisites need a lab? - CORRECT ANSWER - No
ABSN - What website do we recommend for prerequisites? - CORRECT ANSWER - Portage
learning
, ABSN - How many recommendations are needed? - CORRECT ANSWER - three and at least one
needs to be an academic reference - no personal emails
ABSN - Personal Statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Needs to outline your reasons for pursuing a
career in nursing. your skills and strengths in which will help you succeed in this programs and what
challenges you anticipate. (Maximum 600 words)
ABSN - Who is required to take the TEAS test? - CORRECT ANSWER - All students applying
ABSN - When do TEAS test expire? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 12 months
ABSN - If you want to retake your TEAS test how long do you need to wait? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 31 days
ABSN - What is the recommended TEAS test score? - CORRECT ANSWER - 80 or higher
ABSN - Who should students talk to if they want clinical at a hospital more towards Boston area or
another area we are affiliated with? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lisa Dumont - Program Coordinator
ABSN - What is the ABSN required deposit for admission? - CORRECT ANSWER - $200
ABSN - Which semester can I start? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only Fall admissions. There is a
summer course, late July - mid August (4 weeks) - 3 credit course (non-matriculated) Then the fall
semester begins around September 1st. The clinical rotation begins the following week.
ABSN - How long is the program? - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a 17-month hybrid, full time
program / 59 credits. No PT options.
ABSN - How often will I need to come to campus? - CORRECT ANSWER - Students will be
required to come to campus 1-2 days per week for labs, clinical offsite.
Science in Nursing / RN-BS UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
ABSN - What bachelors degree do students applying for the ABSN program need to have? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They can have a bachelors degree in any field - it does not need to be a science field.
ABSN - What GPA is recommended for a student applying for the ABSN program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3.0 GPA
ABSN - What are the five prerequisites required before applying for the ABSN program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anatomy &Physiology 1 with lab
Anatomy & Physiology 2 with lab
Chemistry
Microbiology with lab
Introduction / Basic Statistics
ABSN - What grade is needed for the prerequisites? - CORRECT ANSWER - C+ or better
ABSN - What version of stats can be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any form of statistics can be
transferred over
ABSN - Does the chemistry prerequisites need a lab? - CORRECT ANSWER - No
ABSN - What website do we recommend for prerequisites? - CORRECT ANSWER - Portage
learning
, ABSN - How many recommendations are needed? - CORRECT ANSWER - three and at least one
needs to be an academic reference - no personal emails
ABSN - Personal Statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Needs to outline your reasons for pursuing a
career in nursing. your skills and strengths in which will help you succeed in this programs and what
challenges you anticipate. (Maximum 600 words)
ABSN - Who is required to take the TEAS test? - CORRECT ANSWER - All students applying
ABSN - When do TEAS test expire? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 12 months
ABSN - If you want to retake your TEAS test how long do you need to wait? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 31 days
ABSN - What is the recommended TEAS test score? - CORRECT ANSWER - 80 or higher
ABSN - Who should students talk to if they want clinical at a hospital more towards Boston area or
another area we are affiliated with? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lisa Dumont - Program Coordinator
ABSN - What is the ABSN required deposit for admission? - CORRECT ANSWER - $200
ABSN - Which semester can I start? - CORRECT ANSWER - Only Fall admissions. There is a
summer course, late July - mid August (4 weeks) - 3 credit course (non-matriculated) Then the fall
semester begins around September 1st. The clinical rotation begins the following week.
ABSN - How long is the program? - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a 17-month hybrid, full time
program / 59 credits. No PT options.
ABSN - How often will I need to come to campus? - CORRECT ANSWER - Students will be
required to come to campus 1-2 days per week for labs, clinical offsite.
