The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Second Degree Program at the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, Penn State (offered at Harrisburg and select other campuses) is an intensive, cohort-based, accelerated program designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline and wish to transition into nursing. The program requires 60 nursing credits, completed over 16 months of full-time study, consisting of academic coursework and substantial clinical experience. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The curriculum includes courses in acute and chronic care, specialty care (including geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics), and clinical placements in local and regional healthcare facilities. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 来源： https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/nursing/second-degree-nursing-program