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 ...

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 ...

SUNY Upstate Medical University and Cayuga Community College will begin offering two accelerated nursing tracks in fall 2026 to help meet healthcare staffing needs. The options include an accelerated ...

Lycoming College today announced a partnership that will enable students to pursue a nursing degree through an accelerated program with DeSales University. The program affiliation provides Lycoming ...

Two SUNY schools in Central New York are introducing accelerated nursing programs to recruit second-career students and address the regional nurse shortage. Backed by a $2 million state grant, the ...

Northeastern University launched a campus in Fall River in September 2025. A floor of the Durfee-Union Mills complex is dedicated to an accelerated nursing program. The 16-month program will enable ...

Here are nursing programs that are opening, expanding and ending in 2026. Note: This list is periodically updated throughout the year. If you would like to be included, please email ...