Accelerated BSN · Illinois

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Second Degree Option · Quincy, IL · school's own site

Activelast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Rolling admission
May (summer) start
source · brcn.edu
“Second Degree: Students transfer into sophomore courses in an accelerated summer format, beginning each May and earn a degree in 2-years.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1
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Program length
24 months
Format
Not published
Start
Summer (May) each year
Admission GPA
2.7
Entrance exam
Not published
Prereqs expire after
Not published

Prerequisites

The courses Blessing-Rieman says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.

  1. 01
    Anatomy & Physiology IHuman A&P I & Lab
    source · brcn.edu
    “BIO Human A&P I & Lab 4 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC-
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IIHuman A&P II & Lab
    source · brcn.edu
    “BIO Human A&P II & Lab 4 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC-
  3. 03
    MicrobiologyMicrobiology & LabThe info sheet states 'Microbiology with Lab for 2nd Degree Only'.
    source · brcn.edu
    “BIO Microbiology & Lab 3 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits3labrequiredmin gradeC-
  4. 04
    Communication / Public SpeakingSpeechThis course is not listed on the info sheet's admission prerequisites.
    source · brcn.edu
    “COM Speech 3 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits3labnomin gradeC-
  5. 05
    English CompositionEnglish Composition IThe info sheet lists this course as English 101.
    source · brcn.edu
    “ENG English Composition I 3 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits3labnomin gradeC-
  6. 06
    English CompositionEnglish Composition IIThis course is not listed on the info sheet's admission prerequisites.
    source · brcn.edu
    “ENG English Composition II 3 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits3labnomin gradeC-
  7. 07
    General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology
    source · brcn.edu
    “PSY Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits3labnomin gradeC-
  8. 08
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentDevelopment/Lifespan/Child Psychology
    source · brcn.edu
    “PSY Development/Lifespan/Child Psychology 3 hrs”
    https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
    credits3labnomin gradeC-
Minimum prerequisite grade
C-
This applies to the prerequisite courses marked with an asterisk. The Culver-Stockton joint-degree plan requires C or higher, but that is a different track.
source · brcn.edu
“*Courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
General education before graduation
Other general education courses (e.g., Pathophysiology, Basic Statistics, Ethics, Fine Art, Humanities) must be completed before graduation
Not stated whether prerequisites may be in progress at application.
source · brcn.edu
“*Other general education courses are required to complete prior to graduation”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1

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Do prerequisites expire?

Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
2.7
The degree plan states the 2.7 cumulative GPA for progression and graduation. The info sheet lists it among admission requirements.
source · brcn.edu
“2.7 Cumulative GPA and Pre-Requisite GPA”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite GPA
2.7
source · brcn.edu
“A prerequisite GPA of 2.7 is required for admission.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Where can courses be taken?

Online lab policy Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Credit by exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates

Upcoming cycles Blessing-Rieman publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

May (summer) startRolling admissionThe info sheet says 'APPLY ANYTIME', so admission appears to be rolling. No deadline is published. The program starts each May, but no start day is printed. The degree plan is titled 'for Students Entering Summer, 2026'. Its sample schedule header reads 'For Students Entering Fall 2026', which is inconsistent.
source · brcn.edu
“Second Degree: Students transfer into sophomore courses in an accelerated summer format, beginning each May and earn a degree in 2-years.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1
Application route
Direct application to BRCN (online or written); NursingCAS is not mentioned
source · brcn.edu
“An application to BRCN, either by visiting our Online Application or completing a written Undergraduate Application”
https://www.brcn.edu/programs/bsn-program-options/bachelor-science-nursing-bsn · tier 1

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Cost

Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.

Tuition Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Prior degree
Bachelor's degree in another field
source · brcn.edu
“Second Degree Option: Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another field of study can earn a BSN in a 2-year accelerated format.”
https://www.brcn.edu/programs/bsn-program-options/bachelor-science-nursing-bsn · tier 1
Clinical hours
Over 700 clinical hours in the tristate area
source · brcn.edu
“Students complete over 700 hours of hands-on clinical experiences in the tristate area.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Essays Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Recommendations Not published. Confirm with the school.
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CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Healthcare experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Good to know

What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.

Start term
Summer (May) each year
source · brcn.edu
“Second Degree: Students transfer into sophomore courses in an accelerated summer format, beginning each May and earn a degree in 2-years.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1
LPN ladder option
Optional NSG 324 Scope of LPN Practice after the junior-level nursing courses
source · brcn.edu
“** Students have the option to enroll in NSG 324 at the completion of the junior level nursing courses as a part of the LPN ladder option.”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf · tier 1
Accreditation
CCNE
source · brcn.edu
“This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)”
https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf · tier 1
Delivery format Not published. Confirm with the school.
brcn.edu

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Sources

Every page we read for Blessing-Rieman, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.

  1. Our Nursing & Health Sciences Programs | Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
  2. BRCN Students - Question Form | Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    tier 2 · faq · checked Oct 15, 2026
  3. https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/FA26_CSC_NSG_Degree_And_Sample_Plan_4.1.2026.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
  4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
  5. https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/SU26_SD_Nursing_Degree_and_Sample_Plan_4.24.2026.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
  6. https://www.brcn.edu/sites/brcn/files/users/user531/BSN%20Info%20sheet%208.4.2025.pdf
    tier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 15, 2026
  7. Virtual Tour | Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
  8. Financial Aid | Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • No application deadline or exact May start date is published; the info sheet says 'APPLY ANYTIME'.
  • The info sheet does not list Speech and English Composition II, but the degree plan lists them among the 26 prerequisite hours. Are they required before admission?
  • Delivery format (in person or online coursework) is not stated.
  • Tuition and the application fee are not published on these pages.
  • The sample schedule header says 'Entering Fall 2026', while the degree plan says 'Entering Summer, 2026'.
  • Delivery format (in-person vs. online coursework) is not stated.
  • Speech and English Composition II appear as prerequisites on the Second Degree degree plan but not on the BSN info sheet; unclear whether they must be done before admission.
  • No application deadline is published ('APPLY ANYTIME'); unclear if a practical cutoff exists for the May start.
  • Whether prerequisites may be in progress at application is not stated.

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