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Earn your nursing degree up to 40% faster than other colleges.

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Why Choose ECPI for Nursing?
Accelerated Schedule
Earn your BSN in 2.5 years, ADN in 1.5 years, or PN in 15 months.
Real-World Experience
Gain nursing skills through hands-on labs and real clinical experience.
Straightforward Enrollment Process
Start your nursing journey without long delays or extra prerequisites.
Comprehensive NCLEX Preparation
Develop licensure readiness and confidence with focused coursework and consistent instructor guidance.
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Practical Nursing
PN

Develop foundational nursing skills to pursue LPN licensure and begin entry-level patient care.

Practical Nursing
PN
What You’ll Do
  • Support patients and monitor their health.
  • Use clinical reasoning to make informed decisions.
  • Work alongside doctors, RNs, and other medical staff.
What You Need to Get Started
  • A qualifying TEAS IV or V score
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Mental, emotional, and physical readiness
  • Minimum requirements set by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

After completing the program, you must pass the NCLEX-PN to practice as an LPN.

Registered Nursing
ADN

Prepare for RN licensure through supervised clinical rotations in real healthcare settings.

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ADN
What You’ll Do
  • Perform comprehensive health assessments and examinations
  • take vitals and administer medications
  • Work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings
What You Need to Get Started
  • A qualifying TEAS IV score
  • A minimum 2.5 GPA from high school or previous college work
  • A background check and drug screening
  • A brief entrance essay

After completing the program, you must pass the NCLEX-RN to practice as an RN.

Bachelor’s in Nursing
BSN

Advance your nursing career with evidence-based practice and professional growth.

Bachelor’s in Nursing
BSN
What You’ll Do
  • Take on greater responsibilities in patient care
  • Use research to guide your nursing decisions
  • Supervise other medical professionals in their daily tasks
What You Need to Get Started
  • A qualifying TEAS V score
  • A background check and drug screening.

After completing the program, you must pass the NCLEX-RN to practice as an RN.

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Available Nursing Programs

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Already Have Experience to Build On?

If you bring previous education or healthcare experience, you can continue growing through options designed for where you are in your nursing journey.

Pick the pathway that fits your background and supports your next career step.

Bachelor's 11 Months On Campus

Bachelor to BSN Nursing Program (BS to BSN)

The focus of the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) program is to offer a quality educational program that provides its graduates with the educational foundation and skills necessary to achieve professional success in the field of nursing.

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Master's 1.5 Years On Campus & Online

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Pursue an MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner degree for advanced patient care and leadership roles. With a focus on comprehensive family care, this program equips you to make an impact on individuals and communities, ensuring holistic and specialized healthcare.

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Bachelor's 2.5 Years On Campus

Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

Fast-track your goals with an Accelerated Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree. Step into patient care roles fully prepared in just 2.5 years. Now is the ideal time to contribute to individual and community well-being through nursing education.

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Associate's 18 Months On Campus

Nursing (ADN)

RNs deliver safe and effective patient care across diverse settings. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is crafted to cultivate skilled RNs. Post-graduation, ADN students take the NCLEX-RN exam; success grants eligibility to become an RN.

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Bachelor's 12 Months Online

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Elevate your nursing career with the RN to BSN online program in just 12 months. As healthcare demands BSN-prepared nurses, meet this trend and the ANA's goal for advanced education. Seize new career horizons in nursing with our accelerated option.

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Master's 15 Months On Campus & Online

Nursing Education (MSN)

Teach and inspire future nurses with an MSN in Nursing Education. Dive into education theory, healthcare policy, technology, and innovative teaching strategies. Blend online learning with practical experience, utilizing innovative tools to enhance knowledge sharing.

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Diploma 15 Months On Campus

Practical Nursing (PN)

Our Practical Nursing (PN) diploma introduces nursing basics. Emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and theory, this diploma ensures comprehensive training for aspiring practical nurses. Upon program completion, graduates may sit for the NCLEX exam for licensure.

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Roadmap to Your NCLEX Success

Taking the NCLEX is one of the biggest steps in your nursing journey. We help you prepare for it throughout your program.

Prepare
Develop your knowledge with NCLEX-focused content built into your coursework.
Practice
Reinforce what you learn through hands-on labs and guided training.
Progress
Take the exam with confidence in your abilities.

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You Could Earn Your BSN in 2.5 Years
ADN in 1.5 Years
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Technology to Prepare Tomorrow’s Nurses

In our nursing programs, you'll use modern technology that reflects today's healthcare. You'll learn through AI-driven resources, engage with realistic simulations, and train in immersive virtual environments.

These experiences give you a safe space to develop your nursing skills and confidence before entering a real clinical setting.

How You’ll Learn

From Classroom
Learn in hands-on classrooms that mirror real healthcare environments to build your skills and confidence.
To Clinical
Work alongside healthcare professionals to gain real, supervised experience in clinical settings.
To Care
Step into your career ready to make a difference by providing exceptional patient care.
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Trusted & Accredited

Earning your nursing degree from an accredited institution ensures your education meets rigorous national standards and supports eligibility for licensure. Our nursing programs also hold program-level accreditations that vary by campus, state, and degree level:

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I felt prepared. ECPI did a really great job of preparing us and addressing those concerns."
BroganMS Nursing
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I wanted to kind of get in, get out, start my career."
DominiqueADN
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After the great experience with my bachelor’s… I knew I had to pursue my master’s with ECPI as well."
JacquelineLPN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nursing can be a rewarding career that offers stability, meaningful work, and opportunities for advancement. Nurses are in demand nationwide, and many enjoy flexible schedules, specialty options, and the ability to make a difference in patients’ lives every day.

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