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Your Future in Nursing Begins Here and Now
Multiple Learning Sites
Earn Your Accelerated BSN From Grand Canyon University
Don’t Wait To Start a Career in Nursing
Accelerate Your Nursing Career With Grand Canyon University
Our ABSN program allows you to:
- Choose a Spring, Summer or Fall start date
- Experience a straightforward admissions process
- Be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) with confidence
Accelerated BSN Program Admissions Overview
Earn Your Accelerated BSN From Grand Canyon University
Your Future in Nursing Begins Here and Now
Multiple Learning Sites
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While you don't need healthcare experience to apply to our 16-month1 ABSN program, you do need some non-nursing college education to be admitted to the program.
You must have a minimum:
- 60 non-nursing college credits or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, depending on the ABSN location you’re applying to.
- Cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA for all 60 credits of pre-nursing coursework applied to the program.
- Cumulative 3.25 GPA in the ABSN prerequisite courses.
Don't meet these requirements? You still may be eligible to take the ABSN prerequisite courses with GCU. Fill out the form above to speak to an academic advisor that can help you find your path.
Nursing Simulation Suites
Develop problem-solving skills and clinical judgment during realistic patient care scenarios.
Online2 Courses
Learn the fundamentals and theories of nursing practice in a way that integrates the demands of study with the needs of daily life.
Nursing Skills Labs
Practice core clinical skills in a contextual setting that replicates a modern hospital environment.
Clinical Rotations
Gain practical experience in diverse areas of nursing practice across the lifespan and specialty areas.
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 University Policy Handbook.
2 Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
3 NurseJournal. (2023, Oct. 12). The 10 Best Places to Work as a Registered Nurse, Retrieved May 2024.
4 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2025, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, retrieved Sept. 2025.
5 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Registered Nurses as of May 2024, retrieved July 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as registered nurses, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It is very unlikely that a median salary will reflect an entry-level salary. 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. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university approvals, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page.
Our accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program can help prepare you for the profession in as few as 16 months1 by building on your existing non-nursing college education.
Can’t wait to become a nurse? Talk to an admissions advisor today who can help you find the right path.
Fill out the form and we will have an admissions advisor reach out to show how you can earn the needed 60 credits completely online for the nursing program.
Potential Job Growth
Registered nurses can pursue employment in any number of healthcare settings, including hospitals, emergency rooms, physicians' offices, schools, birthing centers and public health clinics.3 You can also work with patients across the healthcare continuum or pursue certification to specialize in a specific area of practice, from pediatrics to gerontology.
Did You Know?
- Estimated 5% growth for registered nurses expected from 2024 – 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics4
- About 166,100 new jobs estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to open for registered nurses from 2024 – 20344
- Albuquerque, NM
- Boise (Meridian, ID)
- Las Vegas (Henderson, NV)
- Miami (Miramar, FL)
- Orlando (Lake Mary, FL)
- Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT)
- St. Louis, MO
- Tucson, AZ
For accelerated nursing students, each facility features:
- Skills labs and simulation suites
- Classroom space
- Faculty offices and student lounge
ABSN Learning Sites Near You
We offer our ABSN program at multiple learning sites:
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Registered Nurses Median Annual Wage in May 2024:
$93,600
The mission of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is to prepare competent, compassionate professionals empowered to promote health, wellness, safety and quality care for all. It is supported by academically rigorous programs built upon a strong foundation of liberal arts education and evidence-based practice that reflect missional, Christ-centered Christian values and a global worldview — catalysts for human flourishing.
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Mission
Set your education in motion at Grand Canyon University.
Albuquerque, NM
ABSN Learning Site
6200 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Miami (Miramar, FL)
ABSN Learning Site
2901 SW 149th Ave., Suite 200
Miramar, FL 33027
Boise (Meridian, ID)
ABSN Learning Site
1144 S. Silverstone Way, Suite 200
Meridian, ID 83642
Orlando (Lake Mary, FL)
ABSN Learning Site
605 Crescent Executive Ct., Suite 500
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Tucson, AZ
ABSN Learning Site
3500 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT)
ABSN Learning Site
150 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 500
Sandy, UT 84070
Las Vegas (Henderson, NV)
ABSN Learning Site
2485 Village View Dr., Suite 300
Henderson, NV 89074
St. Louis, MO
ABSN Learning Site
721 Emerson Rd., Suite 500
St. Louis, MO 63141
