Grand Canyon University (GCU) is expanding its nursing program in Tucson, Arizona, to help address the national nursing shortage. The university has added a new skills lab, a dedicated study space, and more pathways to nursing at the site. GCU's 16-month accelerated nursing program is designed for students with 60 or more college credits and aims to produce more trained nurses for the workforce.
Grand Canyon University is working to address the nation's ongoing nursing shortage by expanding its presence across the country. The university recently enhanced its nursing site in Tucson with the goal of increasing the number of trained nurses entering the workforce.The Tucson site is one of the locations where students can enroll in GCU's 16-month, year-round Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
According to the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, enrollment in entry-level BSN programs dropped nearly 10% from 2022 to 2023.GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions hopes the new skills lab in Tucson will attract more students to its nursing programs and help address the state’s nursing shortage.
Healthcare Nursing Shortage Accelerated Nursing Program Grand Canyon University Tucson Healthcare Staffing
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Grand Canyon: Awe-Inspiring Views and Geological WondersExplore the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, from its iconic overlooks like Toroweap and Navajo Point to its vastness and ancient history.
Read more »
Grand Canyon defeats Southern Utah 82-71Led by Tyon Grant-Foster's 23 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 82-71. Collin Moore scored 17 points for Grand Canyon (11-4, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference). Dominique Ford led Southern Utah (8-7, 0-1) with 22 points.
Read more »
Teens bring Tucson twist to production Hadestown at University of ArizonaBri Pacelli is KGUN 9's Eastside reporter. Send your story ideas to Bri at bri.pacellikgun9.com.
Read more »
Wolverines overcome late surge to upset Grand Canyon in OremUtah Valley held off GCU's second half surge and upset the Lopes 72-64 in Orem
Read more »
Grand Canyon Trails Reopen After Chlorine Gas LeakSeveral trails in Grand Canyon National Park were temporarily closed due to a chlorine gas leak in the Roaring Springs area of the North Rim. All trails have since reopened after the leak was stabilized.
Read more »
Grant-Foster scores 17 in Grand Canyon's 88-64 win against Tarleton StateLed by Tyon Grant-Foster's 17 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Tarleton State Texans 88-64. The Antelopes improved to 13-5 with the win and the Texans fell to 8-12.
Read more »