Utica ABSN Program in the Tampa Bay Area

If you’re looking for an accelerated path toward your nursing degree in the Tampa Bay area, you have found it. Utica College offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at its program site, located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Utica ABSN program in the Tampa Bay area offers you:

Three program starts a year so you don’t have to wait to get started.
An accelerated, 16-month learning format that fast-tracks your education.
A CCNE accredited education that prepares you to sit for the NCLEX.
Real-world experience through clinical practice at hospital facilities in Tampa Bay.

Don't Wait on Your Nursing Future

Utica ABSN has three start dates a year, so you can begin nursing school whenever you're ready.

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Clinical Rotations in Tampa Bay

By enrolling in our St. Petersburg-based ABSN program, you can expect to gain 588 hours of clinical experience with local health systems throughout Tampa Bay. Clinicals begin during your first semester and cover various different areas of practice.

These diverse patient care experiences not only provide the knowledge and skills necessary to sit for the NCLEX exam for licensure, but also offer our accelerated nursing students the opportunity to find out which practice areas they prefer for their nursing careers.

Experiential Labs in St. Petersburg

Utica ABSN students in Central Florida can expect to attend hands-on clinical skills and nursing simulation labs at our ABSN Learning site in St. Petersburg, FL. The site allows students to gain hands-on clinical skills practice in a controlled, risk-free environment.

ABSN Learning Site

9400 4th Street North
Suite 100
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

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