NORFOLK, Va. â Averett University is helping students find their calling within an in-demand industry with a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree program in Hampton Roads. The first cohort of students started May 3 at the new Averett School of Nursing ABSN Learning Center in Norfolk, Va. Averettâs accredited ABSN program creates a new professional path for students with non-nursing bachelorâs degrees â or with at least 60 non-nursing college credits â to help them shift their career and become a nurse sooner. The hybrid format combines online c...