Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, Online Education Database (OEDb), and more. Grand Canyon University offers online and campus-based bachelor's and master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.

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.

New Student Scholarship

In keeping with Grand Canyon University's long-standing tradition of providing excellent educational programs, we are excited to offer the 2010 New Student Scholarship. This scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and enroll to begin classes between August 2, 2010 and September 2, 2010.

Students who enroll in a Bachelor's or Master's program through any of our prestigious colleges will be awarded a $500 scholarship toward tuition (applied over the first academic year).

RN-to-BSN (Online)

The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma in nursing. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program 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. The curriculum covers nurse competencies, management and leadership, health assessment, statistics, research, trends and issues, ethical decision-making, family-centered health, public health, and spirituality in health care. In addition, the student's learning will culminate in project proposal to resolve and issue or problem in the nursing practice. Graduates of the program are prepared to become effective leaders in the nursing profession.

MSN in Leadership in Health Care Systems (RN to MSN) (Online)

This robust program is a blend of the existing Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs. The RN to BSN curriculum will be truncated by several courses whose content will be covered in the Master's materials. After the third semester, students will be eligible to transfer into any of the M.S. in Nursing concentrations. The Leadership in Health Care Systems emphasis provides the knowledge, values, and skills needed for advanced generalist practice in an evolving health care system. The coursework in leadership provides an overview of leadership styles and the functioning of organizations with an emphasis on communication skills required to establish and maintain effective relationships. Courses include exploration of nursing theory, roles, and practice, as well as research, ethics, policy and finance in the health care system. In addition, a capstone course provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based project proposal addressing a problem or issue in professional practice. Graduates of this program are equipped to excel as effective managers and leaders in a health care setting, including roles such as assistant director, director, vice president, or chief of nursing.

MSN in Nursing Education (Online)

This specialized degree program prepares advanced-professional nurses to address the ever changing and expanding educational needs of the nursing profession. The program is designed for those students in the Master of Science in Nursing program who are interested in pursuing or advancing in a position in nursing education. The program prepares students for a variety of roles in nursing education, either as clinical educators or academic educators in both traditional and nontraditional settings in nursing education. Graduates are prepared to assess educational needs, plan programs to meet those needs, and evaluate the outcomes of their programs. The curriculum includes an in-depth examination of nursing theory, roles and practice; research, ethics, policy and finance in the health care system; and pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment for nurse educators. In addition, curriculum design and technology for nursing education is explored. A capstone course provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based project proposal that addresses a problem or issue in professional practice. Graduates of this program will possess the knowledge and skills needed to successfully teach nursing in a wide variety of settings. A post-master's certificate program is available to those nurses who already have a Master of Science in Nursing (MS or MSN) degree.

MSN in Nursing Education (RN to MSN) (Online)

This program is a blend of the existing Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science - Nursing programs. The RN to BSN curriculum will be truncated by several courses whose content will be covered in the Master's materials. After the third semester in the course of study below, students will be eligible to transfer into any existing MS-Nursing concentration.

MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Online)

This next-level degree program prepares nurses for leadership roles in today's rapidly changing health care delivery systems. The program is a part-time or full-time course of study consisting of graduate nursing core courses and leadership courses taken with Master of Science Leadership (MSL) program. From the graduate nursing core courses, students gain the knowledge, values, and skills needed for advanced generalist practice in an evolving health care system. The coursework in leadership provides an overview of leadership styles and the functioning of organizations with an emphasis on communication skills required to establish and maintain effective relationships. Courses include exploration of nursing theory, roles, and practice, as well as research, ethics, policy and finance in the health care system. In addition, a capstone course provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based project proposal addressing a problem or issue in professional practice. Graduates of this program are equipped to excel as effective managers and leaders in a health care setting, including roles such as assistant director, director, vice president, or chief of nursing.

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

In today's complex health care environments, more and more management-level nursing positions require a graduate or advanced degree. This current and comprehensive degree program equips students for management and leadership in today's challenging health care settings. The program provides students with an 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. The curriculum combines core business courses in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management and leadership with a special focus on nursing roles and practice, health care research, ethics, policy and finance in the health care system. In addition, a capstone course provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based project proposal addressing a problem or issue in professional practice. Graduates of this program are equipped to excel as effective managers and leaders in a health care setting, including roles such as assistant director, director, vice president, or chief of nursing.

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