You are eligible for this option if you already have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. After completing this intensive 12 month plan, you are eligible to take the national licensing exam for registered nurses (NLCEX-RN)

This program is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree. The program has been developed to provide an intensive, year-round accelerated program of learning. The high-tech world of health care will always be driven by the human heart. If a gifted nurse has helped you, you know that one person truly can make a difference. What you may not know is that nurses outnumber ... all other health care practitioners. And the demand grows. Our programs provide the tools you need for a successful nursing career. You can advance in dozens of directions. Our hands-on curriculum covers health maintenance, disease prevention, primary care assessment, and evidence-based research. We emphasize rural and urban health care needs in the culturally diverse Southwest. Note: If you want to major in Nursing, you must apply and be accepted to the School of Nursing program in addition to being admitted to the university. More Career opportunities that might be pursued: * Rehabilitation * Family nursing * Gerontology * Critical care With further education, one of these paths is possible: * Nurse anesthetist * Infection control nurse * Nurse educator * Nurse practitioner.