65 programs · sourced

ABSN programs that finish in about 12 months.

Programs whose published length is 12 months or less.

Arizona State University · Arizona

12 months, full-time
source · nursingandhealth.asu.edu
“The Accelerated BSN clinical nursing program is a full-time, 12-month upper-division clinical nursing program designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline who wish to become a Registered Nurse (RN) by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).”

Mercer University · Georgia

As few as 12 months
source · absn.mercer.edu
“Mercer University’s Second Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track is designed to provide the learner with a comprehensive accelerated nursing education that can be completed in as few as 12 months.”

Bellarmine University · Kentucky

12 months (three semesters: summer, fall, spring), 58 credit hours
source 1 · bellarmine.edu
“This intensive program allows students to complete nursing coursework and clinical training in just 12 months.”
source 2 · catalog.bellarmine.edu
“This intensive 12-month program allows students to master clinical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to assume nursing’s vital role in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.”

University of Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania

One year (three consecutive full-time semesters)
source · nursing.pitt.edu
“The Accelerated Second-Degree BSN program at Pitt gives students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree or higher the opportunity to earn their BSN in one year.”

University of Washington · Washington

12 months (four full-time, back-to-back quarters)
source · nursing.uw.edu
“If you already hold a bachelor's degree in another field and are ready to move into nursing, the UW Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) offers an intensive, 12-month route to a nursing degree.”

Only programs whose own pages state this are listed. Others may have the same policy without publishing it. Last verification pass Oct 2026.

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