A new academic initiative designed for non-nursing graduates was recently established by the College of Nursing, providing an accelerated pathway to a nursing career and a potential remedy to staff ...

Universities and colleges are doing their part to combat a national nursing shortage with the development of accelerated training programs. Hospitals are preparing for an expected nurse shortage next ...

Pursuing a nursing degree is an exciting and meaningful decision, but choosing the right nursing program can feel overwhelming. With various pathways available, including accelerated and advanced ...

PORTLAND, Maine – America needs nurses — and some schools are implementing accelerated programs to train them. To shorten the process, these programs cut training time from up to four years down to ...

But even as demand grows, it’s not easy to expand programs. Qualified nursing instructors can earn more as nurse practitioners, and there are limited sites for required clinical “on-the-job” training.