GCU’s Accelerated Nursing Programs in Las Vegas Area
GCU’s Accelerated Nursing Programs in Las Vegas Area
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Grand Canyon University has an accelerated nursing program near Las Vegas for those looking to transition from a non-nursing background into a job-ready nurse. At our greater Las Vegas nursing school, you’ll prepare for your future as a nurse by completing hands-on labs, clinicals and online coursework.
Those with a minimum of 60 college credits or a bachelor’s degree may be eligible to earn their BSN through our ABSN in Las Vegas — Henderson in 16 months.1 Contact a university counselor to help determine your eligibility, pick one of our three start dates and start on your path to becoming a nurse in the Las Vegas area.
Median annual wage for RNs in the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metro area is $91,870 as of March 20202
Earning your nursing degree from GCU provides gives you a well-rounded, comprehensive nursing education taught from a knowledgeable staff and instilled with a Christian worldview. You will graduate ready to practice as a nurse while taking advantage of all that GCU offers, even from the greater Las Vegas area.
Earning your accredited, accelerated BSN degree from GCU at our location near Las Vegas prepares you to be a job-ready nursing professional in a dynamic field.3
Features of the ABSN program include:
Online Nursing Coursework4
Complete your coursework conveniently from anywhere via our interactive platform.4
Skills and Simulation Labs
Develop your nursing skills and clinical judgment in a mock clinical environment.
Valuable Clinical Experience
Put your nursing skills into action by working with professionals at top Nevada healthcare settings.
ABSN Las Vegas — Henderson Admission Process
Accelerate into nursing through our streamlined ABSN admission process.
1 Secondary Applicants must transfer a minimum of 60 of the required 123 credits or have completed a baccalaureate degree which includes nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses prior to starting the core nursing courses, which can be completed in as few as 16 months. Direct Entry Applicants that do not transfer 60 credits but meet the minimum requirements can complete these credits through GCU prior to starting the core nursing courses. Depending on the state where student has enrolled or intends to complete the program, student may require additional courses. This may include, but is not limited to, additional general education courses, courses in the major, clinical courses, or a different course sequence. See the University Policy Handbook.
2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Registered Nurses, of May 2020. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country and designated areas within the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as Registered Nurses. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path.
3 For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university approvals, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page.
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Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
Browse through our frequently asked questions to learn more about earning your accelerated nursing degree near Las Vegas.
Nursing programs can be competitive, so it’s important to review program requirements when planning to apply to accelerated nursing programs in the Las Vegas area. GCU’s ABSN in Las Vegas — Henderson requires a minimum of 60 previously completed college credits at a 3.0 cumulative GPA of higher, as well as additional pre-requisite course GPA requirements.
Yes, ABSN programs can be very worthwhile. Accelerated nursing programs provide those who don’t have previous healthcare knowledge the chance to pursue their passion of nursing at a pace that gets them into the workforce sooner.
While there is an online component to GCU’s ABSN near Las Vegas, you will be required to attend in-person labs and simulations, as well as proctored exams. You will also need to be able to attend clinical rotations at designated facilities. Because of the in-person commitment needed in this hybrid program, it is recommended that you dedicate your full time to being successful in the program.
It is recommended to first speak with a university counselor to determine if an ABSN program is the best path for you. If so, your university counselor will be able to help you come up with an academic plan, decide on a start date and will guide you in applying to the program.