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Gwinnett Tech nursing program wins accreditation

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Aug 3, 2011

Gwinnett Technical College has won initial accreditation for its associate degree nursing program.

The National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission granted the accreditation. Gwinnett Tech launched the program in 2009. It plans to open a new life sciences center this fall and double the size of its nursing class to 60.

For more information, visit www.gwinnetttech.edu or call 770-962-7580.

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