By: Azl Saeed ~Staff Writer~ In January 2016, Xavier University launched its new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program with eleven students. While the program is different from many of Xavier’s other similar offered programs, it still reflects the Jesuit values in nurturing the whole person. The program itself is 16 months long and 63 credits, with the cost being $850 per credit hour. The accelerated program is geared toward individuals who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing major but want to begin a nursing career. Once the program is in full swing, there will be three … Continue reading New nursing building set to open