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  • Gain hands-on experience with high-fidelity human patient simulators and industry-standard equipment, training for scenarios faced by registered nurses every day.
  • Flexible course schedules without program entry wait-lists are available so you can learn with course sections offered on days, evenings and weekends.
  • Build your resume with clinical placements in area health care facilities and through international service learning and study abroad opportunities.
  • Develop your network through the Student Nurses’ Association, volunteer opportunities and more.
  • Prepare to earn your license with state-wide curriculum designed around the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
  • The LPN Bridge program is available for current LPNs looking to strengthen their professional credentials
Program Credits
66
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, Kenosha Campus, Racine Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $12,078
Books and Supplies: $5,042
Start Dates
Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary Outlook
$74,755
Career Opportunities:
Registered Nurse, Hospital Staff Nurse, Clinic Nurse, Home Health Nurse, Hospice Nurse

Nursing Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Nursing Assistant, Nursing - Practical Nursing

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Nursing

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.