ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
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GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
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Academic Excellence – GBC Nursing Students Do It Again
Great Basin College School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health is thrilled to announce another 100 percent pass rate for NCLEX exam for the 2025 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing graduates.
This marks the fourth consecutive year of a 100 percent pass rate. Great Basin College has proved to consistently rank number one in the state of Nevada for preparing nursing students to pass the NCLEX licensure examination and practice as safe and competent nurses.
In addition to a long-standing history of having a remarkably high NCLEX pass rate, almost all of GBC's nursing graduates return to their communities upon graduation and are serving in these rural areas throughout the state. Over 80 percent of GBC nursing graduates are serving in rural communities, with over 90 percent staying in the state of Nevada.
"We are incredibly proud to celebrate our fourth year of a 100% NCLEX pass rate. This achievement reflects the hard work of our nursing students, the dedication and expertise of our nursing faculty, and the strength of our curriculum. It also demonstrates Great Basin College's continued commitment to preparing exceptional healthcare professionals who are ready to serve our communities," said Staci Warnert, Dean of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health.
GBC had its first graduates in the nursing program taking advantage of the new Paramedic/LPN Bridge pathway. These students entered the nursing program during the second year, already with previous healthcare experience and education. Five students from this pathway are included in our 100% pass rate. This curricular pathway offers the opportunity for more students to advance their healthcare careers by becoming Registered nurses.
Not only is GBC's nursing program successful in preparing graduates to pass the NCLEX, but it is local, affordable, and focused on the student. Small class sizes and a low student to faculty ratio create a personalized and efficient learning environment.
For more information about the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program and schedule an advisement, please contact GBC School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health at 775-327-2317, email hshs@gbcnv.edu or visit the GBC website at gbcnv.edu.
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Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada 89801
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
