What To Expect in Nursing School

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Published on May 9, 2022

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1 American Association of Colleges of Nursing, The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice in April 2022.

2 NCSBN, NCLEX & Other Exams in April 2022.

3 Cannot be used in conjunction with other GCU scholarships or awards.

4 Based on location, applicants must transfer a minimum of 60 of the required 123 credits, or have completed a baccalaureate degree, and complete nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses prior to starting the core nursing courses which can be completed in 16 months. An additional prerequisite course is required for students enrolled in Grand Canyon University’s ABSN program in Nevada. For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university licensures, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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