To understand what nursing school is like in the Utica College Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, semester-by-semester advice from former students can help you know what to expect — and ultimately succeed — as a Utica ABSN student.

Nursing is a demanding profession, with lives often left hanging in the balance. So it makes sense that nursing school, especially when completed at an accelerated pace, is one of the most challenging education paths you can take.

It’s no secret that nursing school is challenging. In this article, we outline what you can expect in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and what, exactly, makes it such a rigorous pursuit.