Why GCU College of Nursing?
- Earlier Graduation: Our RN to BSN is transfer friendly, and we offer a BSN to MSN Fast Track option so you can complete both degrees in about 30 months. Our 4 credit master’s classes allow you to complete your MSN degree in less time.
- Degree Variety: GCU offers a full-spectrum of nursing programs including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as post-master’s certificates. Our MSN's have multiple emphases in high-demand areas such as informatics, public health and nursing leadership.
- Accredited: Our bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing are CCNE-accredited1 and the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions (CONHCP) is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Learn From Leaders: Classes are taught by academically prepared nurses, industry leaders and subject matter experts.
Why Nursing Education Matters
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of registered nurses employed from 2012 to 2022 is expected to grow by 19%. This means there will be approximately 526,800 new jobs open in the nursing field during this time span, which doesn't include replacing experienced nurses who retire from their current positions.2 And 78.6% of employers preferred BSN graduates.3
GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions offers convenient programs that fit your educational needs. You can elect to take courses online or through evening classes which meet just once a week at the Phoenix campus or at satellite locations throughout Arizona and in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Grand Canyon University's CONHCP has been providing outstanding education for over 25 years. GCU provides a low student-to-teacher ratio, and a Christian environment that provides an opportunity for you to embrace a holistic approach to caring for patients: physically, emotionally and spiritually. You’ll gain immediately-applicable critical-thinking and communication skills through curriculum that asks you to make connections between what you learn, its relevance and application to your role as a nurse.
Grand Canyon University is a private, Christian university founded in 1949, and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Grand Canyon University's College of Nursing and Health Professions is recognized for educating great nurses.
1"The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at GCU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).
GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is also approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
3American Asociation of Colleges of Nursing http://www.aacn.nche.edu/leading_initiatives_news/news/2013/employment13