Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is an accredited, private, Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona, offering bachelor's and master's degree programs while emphasizing academic excellence. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University first became famous for its teacher education program and later developed outstanding programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music and the arts. Now, you can conveniently take advantage of many of our established resources through Grand Canyon University Online.

Why Choose Grand Canyon Online?

A Premier Education

Just because you take classes online doesn't mean you won't receive a top-quality education. Grand Canyon University Online is an accredited program that is recognized throughout the nation and the world. We offer the same quality in our online campus programs that so many have come to expect from our Phoenix on-campus programs.

Convenient and Purposeful

Through our asynchronous format, you can learn on your own time and to fit your schedule. That doesn't mean you lose the benefit of peer-interaction though--with our message boards and one-on-one professor feedback--prepare to discuss and learn from other students and to be challenged by your professors.

Affordable

A first-class education does not have to plunge you into lifelong debt. The programs of Grand Canyon University Online offer the right mix of experienced curriculum developers, knowledgeable and personable instructors, and efficient workable technologies to give you everything you need to compete effectively in today's world without the unnecessary "fluff" that would increase the cost of your degree.

RN-to-BSN (Online)

This program is designed for registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma in nursing. The format and courses are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner RN, and to maximize strengths that the working RN possesses. A bridge course facilitates the transition of the working RN into the baccalaureate program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of clinical patient care, health care management, and professional nursing practice and leadership.

Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research in the RN's clinical practice. Both the science and art of nursing are integral components of the program and are woven throughout. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the nursing profession.

MSN in Nurse Education (Online)

This program prepares advanced professional nurses in the nursing role specialty of nursing education. The nursing education track addresses the expanding needs of the nursing profession. The nurse educator may practice in a variety of settings such as acute or chronic care settings as a staff-educator or in a role that is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating continuing education programs. Advanced professional nurse educators will also be prepared to assume faculty positions in a traditional college of nursing or in a non-traditional program that relies on online technology as a teaching medium.

Competencies of the professional practice nurse educator include assessing educational needs, planning programs to meet those needs and evaluating the outcomes of their programs. This is accomplished in the context of an evidence-based practice model.

MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Online)

The Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems concentration prepares the advanced professional nurse for distinction in a leadership role for today's rapidly changing health care delivery systems. It is designed to apply both cognitive and behavioral skill sets necessary to be an effective leader in the health care environment.

MBA and MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Online)

The MBA and Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems dual-degree program is designed to afford students the opportunity to develop cross-functional business management skills, preparing business practitioners for advanced management and executive positions combined with specialized study in leadership theory and application.

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