Admission to Prelicensure ABSN
Admission to prelicensure accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
This is a 12-month program if you have completed your first bachelor's degree as well as the nursing prerequisites.
- If you have not already completed a bachelor’s degree, see our admission information for our prelicensure BSN
- If you have an RN license, you should apply to our online RN to BSN program
- If you have a bachelor's degree in another area of study and would like to become a registered nurse, consider our Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN)
Linfield's ABSN program is highly competitive. °ÅÀÖÊÓƵing for this program means you have all your prerequisites complete (or on track to complete) before starting the program.
You are required to complete hands-on experiential learning throughout the program, both in our state-of-the-art simulation labs and at a variety of clinical sites throughout the greater Portland area. We also offer intensive, international study opportunities with healthcare-themed classes in locations throughout the world.
We have a summer start to our ABSN program. Learn the admission and application requirements.
Take action on achieving your ABSN
- Attend a with an admission counselor
- Determine if your courses fulfill Linfield's nursing prerequisite requirements
- Call 503-883-2213 or email admission@linfield.edu with any questions
- through NursingCAS if you're ready to invest in your future