University officials hope they can fill some of those positions with accelerated nursing program graduates. The 16-month program is designed for people with a non-nursing college education.

Arizona is facing one of the worst nursing shortages in the nation and NAU is offering a fast-paced nursing program.

Lycoming College today announced a partnership that will enable students to pursue a nursing degree through an accelerated program with DeSales University. The program affiliation provides Lycoming ...

Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university based in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrated the onset of its accelerated nursing program on Tuesday.

To remedy an incoming nursing shortage, college and universities are developing accelerated training programs for students.

Accelerated RN-to-B.S.N. programs offer a quick route to a bachelor's in nursing. Check out our list of the best fast-track RN-to-B.S.N. online programs.

Why nursing programs? GCU's learning sites for future nurses come as Arizona, and the nation, struggles with a shortage of health-care professionals. Nurses, in particular, are needed.