Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accelerated Option, an entry-level nursing program for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field other than nursing.
The Accelerated Option is a full-time, 12-month program that is comprised of 58 credits of nursing course work. Applicants must complete 24 credit hours of prerequisite course work at community colleges or other universities. Barnes-Jewish College admits students for summer, fall and spring terms. Due to the fast-paced nature of the program, students may not work while attending school. They must be available a minimum of 40-50 hours per week, for course work and simulation labs during the day and for clinical experiences during days, evenings and/or weekends. Students complete their clinical experiences at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as well as at other BJC HealthCare hospitals and St. Louis metropolitan area health care facilities.
The Accelerated Option prepares students to provide direct care to patients and their families in a variety of health care settings, as well as to pursue higher degrees in nursing.
Eligible graduates will be take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).* Passing the exam is required to become an entry-level registered nurse.
*Please note that program completion does not guarantee eligibility
to take the NCLEX-RN. See the Missouri Practice Act for details.