Program Overview
The Mount Carmel College of Nursing Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) is designed for students who have already earned at least a bachelor’s degree in another major to pursue a career in nursing. The SDAP prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), administered through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
The SDAP is offered in two formats for students to choose which option best fits their lifestyle.
13-month Track
SDAP-13 is a 13-month long program which offers our traditional BSN program but in a compressed time frame. Students begin on the first Monday in January of one year and complete the program by February of the following year. Courses are offered through a variety of platforms, including blended and fully online. Campus-based obligations such as class, skills lab, and clinical may require evening or weekend scheduling. It is not recommended that students work during this program, as the program is rigorous and time-intensive.
18-month Track
SDAP-18 implements the accelerated BSN program in a more flexible, extended period of time (18-months) for busy adults. Courses are offered through a variety of platforms including blended and fully online. Campus-based obligations such as class, skills lab, and clinical may occasionally require weekday scheduling. However, the majority of these experiences are scheduled in the evening or on the weekends. It is not recommended that students work during this program, as the program is rigorous and time-intensive.
Proven Success
Why should you choose Mount Carmel? As part of the Trinity Health System, we offer a seamless path for students to begin working in the nursing profession.
