The U.S. is confronting a critical shortage of registered nurses, with projections indicating a national deficit ranging from 200,000 to 450,000 RNs in 2025, depending on care delivery models and workforce trends.

In February 2024, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis predicted Arizona would face a shortfall of 28,100 registered nurses by 2025 — the largest gap in the nation.

As an aging population increases demand and burnout pushes seasoned professionals out of the field, colleges across the state are rethinking how they educate, support and deploy the next wave of nurses.

At Grand Canyon University, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is one such response. This 16-month hybrid program is geared toward students who hold a degree in another field and w

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