ABSN Online Coursework
In fast-track nursing programs, online coursework offers flexibility in when and where students complete assignments. Provided they meet deadlines, online coursework grants students more time to dedicate to their academic success.
At the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), the innovative 16-month Accelerated BSN track will help you to achieve this goal by blending ABSN online coursework with all-important hands-on learning experiences, giving you the best of both worlds.
How Online Nursing Classes Work
Rather than attending daily lectures on campus, you’ll complete your nursing theory coursework through our Canvas learning management software (LMS) platform. This cutting-edge e-learning technology allows you to read, study, answer practice questions and complete assignments according to your own schedule and where you’re most comfortable.
You’ll work through a set curriculum alongside your classmates under the instruction of our nursing faculty, so you can expect to have to meet due dates and take scheduled exams.
The Benefits of Online Coursework
While the freedom to “go to class” when and where you prefer is an appealing benefit of online learning, it’s hardly the only advantage. The ABSN online-based curriculum is designed to be immersive and interactive. You can expect to interact with the following:
- Audio Demonstrations: Listen to patients describe their symptoms and medical backgrounds. You will also get the chance to hear conditions, such as crackles, irregular heartbeats and more.
- Learning Exercises: Complete task-based exercises, such as drag-and-drop activities, and actively participate in interactive simulations.
- Detailed Illustrations: View detailed illustrations of concepts and procedures to gain a better understanding of essential nursing tasks.
- Social Features: Communicate with faculty and peers through discussion boards, online Q&A sessions, virtual office hours and review sessions. A built-in chat function also allows you to connect with your instructors and cohort members.
These LMS platform features, along with the accessibility of UIW nursing instructors and the ability to revisit course materials, help ensure that content is interactive and engaging. The online accelerated nursing classes are designed to help you better absorb and retain information.
ABSN Online Coursework FAQs
While online courses offer several advantages over traditional educational methods, you may still have questions regarding how these courses work in relation to nursing school. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions students ask.
Is the ABSN track 100% online?
No, the ABSN track is a hybrid of online and in-person education. Becoming a registered nurse requires more than conceptual knowledge; you need hands-on experience. Our 16-month nursing track combines online nursing theory coursework with hands-on skills and simulation labs as well as clinical rotations in and around the greater San Antonio community.
What type of student performs best with a hybrid accelerated learning format?
Accelerated nursing programs are not for everyone. In the ABSN track at UIW, the ideal accelerated nursing students are highly motivated, organized and driven. While you will have a set lab and clinical schedule, completing the online coursework by the set deadlines is your responsibility.
While our dedicated instructors and faculty are here to help you succeed, successful nursing students take the initiative to reach out if they have questions.
What if I don’t understand the material or have a technical issue with the LMS?
Our online LMS platform has proven to be incredibly effective for our students. Should you encounter any issues with Canvas, our e-learning platform technical support team will be on call to help.
You’ll also have easy access to your instructors so you can stay on top of the material. Our instructors are available to assist you with any questions regarding the course content via phone, email, text or via in-person or virtual office hours.
Will I be able to interact with other students in the ABSN track?
Yes, our students interact with their peers regularly through in-person skills and simulation labs. You’ll also get to know each other through online coursework discussions, Q&A sessions and in-person exams. Additionally, the ABSN facility is available for student use, enabling our students to meet frequently with classmates for group study sessions.
For More Information
Contact our admissions team to learn more about how our online accelerated nursing coursework prepares you for a career in nursing.