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Position yourself to potentially advance in your nursing career with one of our bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.
Grand Canyon University
GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives through education. Our knowledgeable faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
As a private university, GCU's out-of-state students pay the same affordable tuition rates as in-state students
Online1 courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
“After completing my BSN through Grand Canyon University, I decided to continue on the path to nursing leadership and improving nursing care by obtaining a MBA/MSN degree. This required for me to research different universities and their respective programs. Comparatively, GCU came out ahead. It offered many discounts that made a graduate degree affordable, and offered convenient, online coursework. GCU ranked very high in how it compared to other notable MBA/MSN programs. Currently, I am almost halfway through my dual degree and once more GCU is making this nurse’s dream a soon-to-be reality.”
Irma Crawford
GCU Alum
Position Yourself To Take the Next Step in Nursing
Prepare to serve others in the healthcare field by choosing from a range of both pre-licensure and post-licensure BSN nursing programs, bridge pathways to an MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). By choosing one of our online,1 evening or campus programs, you can position yourself to potentially advance in your nursing career.
- GCU was ranked #1 by Niche.com as having the best college for nursing in Arizona for 20254
- Online,1 evening and campus program options
- GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has an over 40-year tradition of preparing students in nursing and healthcare roles
Why Choose GCU for Your Nursing Degree?
GCU's Nursing Programs
RNs, Earn Your BSN Degree Online1 With GCU
If you are a registered nurse (RN) with an associate degree or diploma certificate in nursing, GCU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online program can prepare you for expanding professional roles in the healthcare system of tomorrow.
In your BSN courses, you can receive instruction from practicing nurses and professionals who share their knowledge and experience in the areas of clinical patient care, healthcare management, professional development in nursing practice and leadership.
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
- RN to BSN tuition has recently been reduced by 30%
- Complete RN to BSN core coursework in as little as 14 months3
- Most classes are 5 weeks long
- Classwork is mostly online with practicum capstone hours accomplished in your local area
- Up to 90 credits can be transferred — we can help determine what credits may transfer to GCU
- 69.8% of employers express a strong preference for BSN program graduates5
RN to BSN Quick Facts:
RN License Required
Master's in Nursing (MSN) Degrees
Grand Canyon University offers a variety of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs designed to help nursing professionals position themselves to potentially advance in their careers. These programs focus on blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills, allowing students to prepare themselves for leadership roles in the healthcare industry. GCU's MSN programs include specializations such as Health Informatics, Public Health Nursing, Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems. Each program is structured to provide a comprehensive education through a combination of online coursework and hands-on clinical or practicum experiences, helping learners equip themselves to meet the complex demands of modern healthcare settings.
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
GCU's MSN Degrees:
RN License Required
- MBA and MSN: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Dual Degree)
- MSN: Health Care Quality & Patient Safety
- MSN: Health Informatics
- MSN: Leadership in Health Care Systems
- MSN: Nursing Education
- MSN: Public Health Nursing
- MSN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult-Gerontology
Program available in Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina - MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
Program available in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Programs6
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is designed for practice-focused leaders who are interested in translating current research into innovative solutions that help achieve positive outcomes. The DNP can help you meet your personal and professional goals while positioning yourself for a potential career as a nurse executive or educator.
DNP Programs Available:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Doctor of Nursing Practice: Educational Leadership
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
RN License Required
Online1 Degrees
Grand Canyon University offers a variety of online degree programs to help you expand your knowledge. Our online courses, offered through many of our colleges, offer a curriculum developed so you can receive a quality education.
Campus Degrees
Find your purpose with an on-campus degree at GCU, where you can experience an environment of growth, academic excellence, support and enthusiasm. Our campus stretches over 300 acres and is equipped with over 30 housing options, nearly 40 dining options (2024–25) and a 135,000-square-foot recreational activity center.
Evening Degrees
With GCU's evening classes, busy professionals like you have time to earn your degree and potentially achieve academic goals. Knowledgeable faculty members deliver a comprehensive curriculum one course at a time, one night each week, in convenient locations.
MSN Fast Track
During your BSN program, you can complete two graduate-level courses from your chosen MSN emphasis as electives toward meeting the BSN requirements to potentially earn your MSN faster.
To be eligible for the Fast Track program, a student must:
- Be enrolled in a GCU BSN program.
- Need at least one elective course to reach degree completion. Your university counselors should request a LOPES Pre-Evaluation to determine the number of available electives. LOPES Pre-Evaluations will not include the MSN courses.
- Complete and submit the RN to BSN to MSN Fast-Track Request Form.
- Have a 3.5 GPA at the time 33 of the 36 BSN core credits are complete.
GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has been preparing students to fill evolving healthcare roles for over 40 years.
GCU's nursing programs use in-class and online1 environments to help you advance in critical thinking, professionalism, accountability and ethical decision-making by applying science, health and nursing theories.
Grand Canyon University's online1 programs offer a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
Earn Your Nursing Degree With GCU
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Position yourself to potentially advance in your nursing career with one of our bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.
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1 Take most classes online (clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally or at site).
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3 The entire program requires 120 credits.
4 Retrieved from Niche.com, Grand Canyon University Rankings in October 2024.
5 American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.). 2023 New Graduate Employment Data. Retrieved Sep. 6, 2024.
6 The DNP Project Seminar (DPS) is a virtual opportunity for DNP students to connect directly with resources to help them meet the requirements for progression to the final project courses.
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