ABSN Program Campus Residency
An important part of Rockhurst University’s online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, the ABSN Residency allows you to gain hands-on experience through on-campus clinical instruction. Learn more about what it is and what to expect.
What is the ABSN Residency?
Overview
- In their first semester, ABSN students will attend Rockhurst’s campus in Kansas City, Missouri, for 10 days of clinical instruction in our renovated nursing facility, for experiential learning in our state-of-the-art simulation lab as well as through direct patient care.
Residency Activities
- Receive hands-on instruction from the Rockhurst faculty
- Complete high- and low-fidelity simulation
- Practice head to toe assessment, open skills lab, wound care, acute patient care, among other skills
- Demonstrate competencies in various critical elements
- Experience direct patient care through clinical rotations
- Gain exposure to different spheres of care such as skilled nursing, hospice, and long-term and acute care settings
After the Residency
- After the residency, students will return home for the remainder of the program where they will continue their online coursework. Additionally, students will complete the rest of their clinical hours at a predetermined site under the direct supervision of a licensed RN preceptor and the indirect supervision of a Rockhurst clinical faculty supervisor.
The ABSN Residency is 10 days long.
The required ABSN Residency takes place in the middle of the first semester. Your professors and Student Success Advisor will share the exact dates and details as you start the program.
The cost of the residency is included in your tuition.
The additional cost of housing and food expenses can vary depending on your choice of lodging. Rockhurst University welcomes students to take advantage of their affordable and discounted on-campus housing, which includes a room, bedding, meals in the dining center, free laundry and internet access during the duration of the 10-day residency. Once enrolled, students will receive more information from professors and the Student Success Advisor. The cost can be found on the Housing Application.
Students may choose between local hotels or on-campus housing. Rockhurst University welcomes students to stay on-campus for greatest convenience and affordability. Students who choose to stay on campus during the residency will enjoy these cost-saving benefits:
- A private bedroom for each night
- Pillow and linens included
- 10 meals in the dining center
- Free laundry and internet access
- Community style living and bathrooms
Once enrolled, you will receive more residency details from your professor and Student Success Advisor. Students interested in on-campus housing for the residency will need to complete a Housing Application.
The residency is an important and required component of the Rockhurst University's rigorous and accelerated BSN curriculum. The residency allows you to enrich your nursing education with interactive experiences alongside your professors and classmates, where you can gain the needed feedback to strengthen your nursing skill competencies. Not only will you gain valuable insights as a nursing student, but you’ll also benefit from a community to support you as you further your career.
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