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Earn your nursing degree up to 40% faster than other colleges.
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Develop foundational nursing skills to pursue LPN licensure and begin entry-level patient care.
- Support patients and monitor their health.
- Use clinical reasoning to make informed decisions.
- Work alongside doctors, RNs, and other medical staff.
- 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.
Prepare for RN licensure through supervised clinical rotations in real healthcare settings.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and examinations
- take vitals and administer medications
- Work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings
- 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.
Advance your nursing career with evidence-based practice and professional growth.
- Take on greater responsibilities in patient care
- Use research to guide your nursing decisions
- Supervise other medical professionals in their daily tasks
- 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.
Available Nursing Programs
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.
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.
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.
Associate's 18 Months On Campus & Online
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.
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.
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.
Diploma 15 Months On Campus & Online
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.
Roadmap to Your
Success
Taking the NCLEX is one of the biggest steps in your nursing journey. We help you prepare for it throughout your program.
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
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:
ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Select campuses in Virginia and South Carolina are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Select programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at ECPI University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 887-6791.
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Student Testimonials
I felt prepared. ECPI did a really great job of preparing us and addressing those concerns."
I wanted to kind of get in, get out, start my career."
After the great experience with my bachelor’s… I knew I had to pursue my master’s with ECPI as well."
Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing can be a rewarding career that offers stability, meaningful work, and opportunities for advancement. The ongoing nursing shortage across the country also creates a growing demand for qualified nurses.
Earning an ADN qualifies you to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as a registered nurse. Some nurses begin with an ADN and later choose to pursue a BSN or MSN to expand their education or career options.
At ECPI University, you can earn your BSN in 2.5 years, ADN in 1.5 years, and PN diploma in 15 months. You can also continue your education with an MSN, which can be completed in as little as 15 months.
Many ECPI nursing students work part-time or full-time while completing their studies. Our accelerated model helps students balance work, family, and classes.
Nursing requires basic math skills, especially for dosage calculations and medication safety. These skills are built into your coursework, and ECPI University offers free math tutoring for additional support.
