Founded in 1895, Graceland University has been a leader in
nursing education for more than 50 years and was the first
national provider of distance nursing education. Through a
nationally recognized distance learning program started in 1987,
we offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs for
registered nurses with the same experienced professors and the
same solid curriculum Graceland is known for. You complete
assignments when it's convenient for you - at home or wherever
you have Internet access - and participate in practicums within
your own community, anywhere in the US. Graceland also offers:
All programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite
530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6961, www.aacne.nche.edu) and
are approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Iowa
Board of Nursing.
In our virtual classroom, most students take one course at a
time, usually devoting 10-15 hours per week for about seven to
nine weeks. They can sign up to participate at whatever hour of
the day or night that best fits their schedules. Each class
shares its own group mailbox - their electronic classroom.
Through this mechanism, assignments, lectures and discussion
questions for the week are posted. A computer conferencing system
allows you to participate in class discussion, ask questions and
receive feedback, asynchronously, like e-mail. Assignments are
sent to your instructor online, as are his/her feedback and
assessment.
Online Master of Science in Nursing
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The Online MSN program enables students to complete degree
requirements through a combination of online cohort courses and
preceptor-guided practicums. Practicums may be completed in the
student's own community (anywhere in the US). All students
complete a two day focus session on the Independence, Missouri
campus at the end of their coursework. One additional focus
session is required of FNP and nurse educator students. The
master's program expands upon the foundation of the basic
baccalaureate nursing program and offers the following
concentrations:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Prepares nurses to perform in the expanded role caring for
families and facilitation adaptation in a variety of settings.
The student's area of study incorporates a blend of theory and
research with an emphasis on guided practice in clinical areas.
The practicum may be completed in the student's own community
(anywhere in the US). During the practicum, the student's
hands-on experience is monitored by a local preceptor as well
as a member of Graceland's nursing faculty.
Nurse Educator
One of the main problems behind the widely recognized shortage
of nurses is the shortage of nursing faculty. Many nursing
schools have to turn away students because they cannot find
enough teachers. The Nurse Educator career option addresses
this urgent need for nursing faculty by offering an MSN program
that prepares nurses to teach in a collegiate or health care
setting.
Online Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management
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This degree includes courses that will provide students with the
knowledge and skills for management positions in the health care
industry.
Students have the opportunity to complete an academic program
that builds on his or her previous background. Up to 30 semester
hours of credit may be received for previous work experience and
continuing education.
In addition to the general education requirements, majors in
Health Care Management must complete 30 semester hours of course
work.
Post Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
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The curriculum builds on your MSN, with the addition of essential
family nurse practitioner courses. Theory and clinical courses
are planned following the guidelines of the National Organization
of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) to meet requirements for
national certification.
Post Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator
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A graduate level program designed for persons who already possess
a master's degree in nursing and are interested in enhancing
their knowledge base and skills to teach adults in a collegiate
or health care setting. Students who complete this program will
not earn a graduate degree but will earn a post graduate
certificate.
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