Accelerated BSN in Dallas
If you’re researching nursing programs in Dallas, you can begin your journey at Concordia University Texas’s accelerated nursing track, offered at our Dallas-area nursing satellite campus. Designed for motivated students, no prior healthcare experience is required to transition into our accelerated BSN track. You can transfer your existing college credit and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 16 months of professional nursing study, so you can become the nurse you want to be in Dallas.
Benefits of Relocating to Dallas for Nursing School
Our accelerated BSN track does offer an online element; however, you will still need to complete labs and clinicals at our nursing satellite campus in Dallas, Texas. Concordia University Texas offers our ABSN track in Dallas because it is home to a robust healthcare network, making it a great city to live in as you build your future as a nurse.
Renowned Healthcare Network Connections
During the clinical rotations portion of your time in the ABSN track, you’ll work with experienced professionals at respected healthcare facilities around Dallas.
Although we can’t guarantee which healthcare facility you will be placed at, you will receive valuable clinical experience and make lasting connections that might even lead to job prospects down the road.
High Nursing Demand
Texas continues to experience strong demand for nurses, making Dallas a strategic location for students to enroll in a nursing program.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas is the second-largest employer of registered nurses of any state, making it a great place to find your first nursing role after graduation.
Nursing salaries in Dallas are also competitive, which is another great reason to become a nurse in the city. According to the BLS, the median yearly salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, metro area is $98,740 as of May 2024.
Other Benefits of Moving to Dallas for Nursing School
Beyond professional opportunities, Dallas offers a vibrant lifestyle for students enrolled in an accelerated nursing program.
Area Attractions
Of course, your nursing coursework will take priority during the Accelerated BSN track in Dallas, but don’t forget to explore the city and see if Dallas is somewhere you want to commit to long-term. Here are some attractions located a short drive from the Concordia Texas ABSN track nursing satellite campus:
- Trinity Forest Adventure Park
- Cedar Ridge Preserve
- The Dallas Zoo
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- Klyde Warren Park
Nearby Amenities
If you have family or friends visiting to support you, there are plenty of great places to stay in the city. Dallas also offers an array of excellent restaurants to choose from within a short drive of the nursing satellite campus. Some of our favorites include:
- Ari Korean BBQ
- Roots Southern Table
- TJ's Seafood Market & Grill Preston Royal
- Jia Modern Chinese
- Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
Attending Concordia Texas’s ABSN Nursing Satellite Campus in Dallas
The Concordia University Texas nursing satellite campus is located at 11511 Luna Road # 600, Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
Our nursing satellite campus is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Our contact number is 866-891-1371.
Explore Concordia Texas’s Dallas ABSN Nursing Satellite Campus
If you’re ready to apply to the Concordia ABSN track in Dallas, it’s worth exploring the Concordia Texas ABSN track nursing satellite campus, where you will attend classes, study for exams, and attend skills and simulation labs.
The Dallas ABSN track campus offers storage lockers for students to stay organized and stow items, conference rooms for discussing with your cohort after lab, private study spaces, common areas for socializing, high-tech manikins and lab equipment, a control room, and classrooms, offices, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to work while enrolled in the ABSN track?
The accelerated track is a full-time commitment, and some consider it to be a full-time job on its own. While it may be possible to work part-time while completing your nursing education, you should meet with an admissions counselor to discuss your options.
What requirements do I need to meet to get into accelerated nursing school?
60+ non-nursing college credits or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. Transfer applicants must complete pre-nursing degree requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Second-degree seeking students must hold a conferred degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
When do classes start for the ABSN track?
The accelerated nursing track offers three start dates each year in January, May, and August.
Ready to Discover Dallas?
An Accelerated BSN track in Dallas could be the next step in your nursing journey.