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title: "How to Get a BSN in 3 Years in Dallas, Texas"
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# How to Get a BSN in 3 Years in Dallas, Texas

![Nursing School Teacher in classroom](https://arizonacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/teacher3.jpg)

Are you interested in a career in nursing? Because a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing prepares nurses with more comprehensive training than an associate or
certificate program, a BSN is required for some employers as an entry-level
requirement and is often a requirement for career advancement.^(1)

BSN-prepared nurses not only graduate with a solid liberal arts foundation but
also with an understanding of healthcare leadership, evidence-based nursing
practice, research, and health policy. Earning your BSN can be the best way to
ensure that you have the skills and training you need for the most successful
nursing career.

## The State of Nursing in Dallas, Texas

Much like the rest of the United States, Dallas is experiencing a nursing
shortage that is projected to grow over the next decade. This demand makes it a
great time to consider joining the nursing field.

Data from O\*Net online estimates
[projected job growth](https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/29-1141.00?st=TX)
for registered nurses in Texas at 17% from 2020-2023 with annual job openings at
16,210. This estimate far exceeds the national projected nurse job growth
average at 6%.

If you are considering joining the nursing profession, obtaining a BSN will not
just prepare you for the transition to entry-level practice but also make you
marketable to potential employers in the job market.

## Overview of Arizona College of Nursing’s 3-Year BSN Program

Most BSN programs take 4 years of full-time study to complete because of the
extensive foundational and nursing coursework required of these programs. A
3-year BSN program may appeal to those seeking a path to becoming a BSN-prepared
nurse in a shorter time frame.

Arizona College of Nursing offers a 3-year BSN program that does not sacrifice
rigor or quality and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). CCNE accreditation means Arizona College of Nursing’s faculty
is committed to student success and the highest professional nursing practice
and education standards.

This full-time plan of study spans three years, and each year is broken down
into three semesters.

## Year-by-Year Breakdown of the 3-Year BSN Program

#### Year 1

Year one students complete foundational and general education courses.

In the first semester, students take biology, psychology, and college
mathematics classes. Second semester students move on to Anatomy and Physiology
I and II as well as a politics course. Students will also complete a writing
course. Wrapping up the year, semester three students take statistics,
chemistry, human development, and a diversity and global health class.

#### Year 2

In the second year of study, students begin to transition into nursing core
courses as they have completed their general education requirements.

These nursing core classes include pathophysiology, microbiology, and nutrition
in semester four while students take health assessment, leadership, ethics,
critical thinking and clinical decision-making in semester five. Semester five
also introduces the student to clinical learning, during which nursing students
join the healthcare team and begin to deliver direct patient care under the
supervision of an experienced nursing instructor. In semester six, clinical
learning is continued while students take pharmacology, evidence-based practice,
and a mental health course.

#### Year 3

Lastly, in year three, students spend most of their time engaging in clinical
learning experiences and direct patient care.

Clinical courses are divided into community health nursing, acute and chronic
health, maternity, and pediatrics throughout the year. In addition, students
finish pharmacology, evidence-based practice, and leadership courses. In the
final semester, semester nine, students also take courses dedicated to
transitioning to nursing and a professional seminar.

## What Sets Arizona College of Nursing’s 3-Year BSN program in Dallas, Texas apart?

Arizona College of Nursing’s 3-year BSN program provides various tools and
resources to students to ensure that the educational experience is high quality
and student-centered.

![Nursing Degree Program Faculty and Students in lab](https://arizonacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nursing-Degree-Program-Faculty-and-Students-in-Lab-2.jpg)![Nursing Degree Program Faculty and Students in lab](https://arizonacollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nursing-Degree-Program-Faculty-and-Students-in-Lab-2.jpg)
As a supplement to clinical learning, students engage in faculty-guided
**high-fidelity simulations** in cutting-edge simulation laboratories on campus.
These experiences throughout the program provide realistic representations of
patient scenarios in a safe space and foster critical thinking and
decision-making skills.

Furthermore, our **leading-edge skills laboratory** allows students to practice
and refine psychomotor skills essential to nursing practice.

In addition, the program places a significant emphasis on
**ensuring preparation for board examination**, also known as the NCLEX
examination. All nurses must pass this exam to transition to practice. In fact,
preparation for this culminating licensing exam **begins on day one** of the
program, and students are continually supported through their time in school
with practice questions, exam strategizing, as well as a class dedicated
entirely to preparing for the NCLEX.

## Conclusion

While there are many ways to enter the field of nursing, pursuing a program that
awards a BSN degree offers the most opportunity. This degree not only prepares
entry level nurses with critical skills in leadership, evidence-based practice,
and health policy, but also helps new registered nurses stand out from other job
seekers. It is a highly valuable credential and a gateway to rewarding
professional opportunities as a registered nurse.

If you are interested in Arizona College of Nursing’s 3 year BSN program, you
can find more information
[here](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/dallas-nursing-school/). Additionally, if
you have taken general education college courses at another institution, you may
be eligible for college credit transfer. The nursing program also accepts
students who are transferring nursing schools. Please reach out the college for
details about transferring and qualifications.

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#### Author Bio

**Tana Bao MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C, APRN**

Tana Bao is an experienced advanced practice registered nurse. She earned her
BSN from The University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2016 and her MSN from Thomas
Jefferson University in 2019. She is board certified to practice as a family
nurse practitioner with both The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (NP-C)
and The American Nurses Credentialing Center (FNP-BC). Clinically, she has
worked in various medical settings including family planning, women’s health,
sleep medicine, and primary care. She now also writes professionally as a health
content writer and journalist and is also pursuing a post master’s certificate
in nursing education.

**Categories:** Nursing School