GCU opened its East Valley ABSN Learning Site on Wednesday in Chandler with a ceremony featuring addresses by representatives from GCU, the city of Chandler and Banner Health. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing location is one of six GCU sites for the accelerated nursing program. The 16-month program is designed for students with degrees in other majors who are re-careering. They do their didactic learning online and their hands-on work at learning sites, such as the one in Chandler. Story
Guest attend the grand opening of the new GCU Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
GCU cheerleaders welcome guests to the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
The GCU Thundering Heard Pep Band performs during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Guest got to tour and view the new facility during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
GCU President Brian Mueller talks with Arizona State Rep. for the 12th District Patty Contreras during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Dr. Lisa Smith meets nursing students attending the new facility during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke talks with GCU Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students and University Pastor Dr. Tim Griffin during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
GCU President Brian Mueller tours the new facilities during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Guests tour one of the clinical skills labs during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Guests tour the new facilities during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
GCU President Brian Mueller tours the new facility during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
GCU President Brian Mueller speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Guests applaud as GCU President Brian Mueller speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
GCU President Brian Mueller speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Dr. Lisa Smith speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Banner Health representatives Noelle Trinder (right), a GCU alum, and Megan Parsons get a Lopes Up from a member of the audience as they speak during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Matthew Wombacher, a GCU ABSN alum, speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke calls out to the guests in the back of a packed conference room during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Guests fill the conference area during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
From left, GCU President Brian Mueller, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Dr. Lisa Smith, and Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke cut the ceremonial ribbon as Chandler Chamber CEO & President Terri Kimble looks on during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023.
Chandler Chamber CEO & President Terri Kimble (right) presents Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Dr. Lisa Smith with a certificate during the grand opening of the new Chandler ABSN site on Sept. 6, 2023. GCU President Brian Mueller (left) and Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke look on
The new GCU ABSN site in Chandler, Arizona, on Sept. 6, 2023.