LaunchPad Program

Providing structure and support for admitted students to complete prerequisite coursework in just 12 weeks and successfully transition to the Accelerated Nursing Program.

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The School of Nursing's LaunchPad Program provides students admitted to the 12-Month Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing (ABSN) program with structure and guidance to complete prerequisite coursework through the Center for Lifelong Learning over a 12-week timeframe.

The goal of this program is to better help admitted students transition to an accelerated curriculum by providing them with faculty and current student insight, support from our Student Affairs team, resources around exam preparation and career planning, and additional support. Along the way, students will have the opportunity to connect with members of their support network and engage with specifically-tailored strategies and approaches to help them feel confident in their success as an accelerated nursing student.

Through the LaunchPad Program, students can complete outstanding science prerequisite coursework and/or labs, including Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, and/or Microbiology. Additional prerequisite requirements may be completed at any accredited institution.

Step 1

Accept your offer of admission to the 12-Month Accelerated Bachelor's Program and register for LaunchPad by January 3

Step 2

Prepare

Finalize prerequisite course registration, purchase your materials, and get ready for LaunchPad to begin on January 28

Step 3

Complete

With 12 weeks of support and access to resources, wrap up LaunchPad coursework and labs on April 22 before your first semester courses begin

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Benefits of LaunchPad

Preparation: Get an introduction to specific study skills geared towards the Accelerated curriculum, receive faculty insight on connecting prerequisite material to ABSN course content, and learn strategies for exam preparation, including combating test anxiety.
Support: Receive one-on-one support from Student Affairs experts, resources related to wellness, balance, and mental health, and access to program co-directors, as well as a panel of current accelerated students.
Guidance: Benefit from career advice and support for advancing your professional opportunities after graduation, and personal guidance on the professional expectations of students starting from day one.

Get started

Register for LaunchPad courses and labs, learn more about how to order materials, and discover how to complete other prerequisite requirements through our Center for Lifelong Learning.