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Position yourself to potentially advance in your nursing career with one of our bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.
No Application Fee | Online,1 Evening and Campus
Earn Your Nursing Degree With GCU
Grand Canyon University's online1 programs offer convenience, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
Position Yourself To Take the Next Step in Nursing
In as little as 14 months, RNs can complete the RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University.3 Those who are not RNs can participate in our accelerated BSN (ABSN) program with 60+ college credits or a non-nursing bachelor's degree. If you have fewer than 60 college credits, you may be eligible to take the prerequisite courses with us before applying. Our accelerated BSN (ABSN) program can be completed in as little as 16 months.4
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 online1 or campus programs, you can position yourself to potentially advance in your healthcare career.
- GCU was ranked #9 by Niche.com as having the best college for nursing in America for 20255
- Online, campus and evening program options1
- 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?
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%
- Potentially complete RN to BSN core coursework in 14 months3
- Most classes are 5 weeks long
- Classwork is mostly online with practicum 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 are expressing a strong preference for BSN program graduates6
RN to BSN Quick Facts:
RN License Required
Accelerated BSN Program for Non-Nurses
GCU’s accelerated BSN program is designed for individuals who have a non-nursing college education (60+ credits) and are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. No matter your previous field of undergraduate study, our ABSN program builds upon your education by following a logical, effective sequence of coursework, skills labs, immersive simulation and clinical rotations over a 16-month time span.4 If you have fewer than 60 college credits, you may be eligible to take the prerequisite courses with us before applying.
As an ABSN student, you can complete a portion of the 16-month nursing program curriculum online.4 You will also attend hands-on nursing skills labs and immersive simulation experiences at our learning sites as well as complete supervised clinical rotations in local healthcare facilities.
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
ABSN Quick Facts:
- Potentially complete the ABSN program in as little as 16 months4
- To complete your skills labs and immersive simulations, you will need to be within driving distance of one of our ABSN sites:
- If you have fewer than 60 college credits, you may be eligible to take the prerequisite courses with us before applying
- 69.8% of employers are expressing a strong preference for BSN program graduates6
RN License Not Required
- Sun City, AZ
- West Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
- East Valley (Chandler, AZ)
- Tucson, AZ
- Albuquerque, NM
- Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT)
- Las Vegas (Henderson, NV)
- St. Louis, MO
- Boise (Meridian, ID)
- Orlando (Lake Mary, FL)
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. GCU's MSN programs include specializations such as Health Informatics, Public Health, 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:
- 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: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Program available in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina - 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, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina
RN License Required
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degrees7
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 Degrees 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
GCU's Nursing Programs
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 that you receive an education to position yourself for possible career advancement. Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an accredited university with dynamic online academic programs, informed by industry and student learning outcomes.
Campus Programs
GCU also offers an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program in a variety of locations:
- Sun City, AZ
- West Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
- East Valley (Chandler, AZ)
- Tucson, AZ
- Albuquerque, NM
- Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT)
- Las Vegas (Henderson, NV)
- St. Louis, MO
- Boise (Meridian, ID)
- Orlando (Lake Mary, FL)
The BSN Pre-Licensure degree from GCU is designed to help prepare you to practice as a generalist RN by teaching core nursing knowledge and skills applicable across all nursing specialties and in a variety of health-related settings.
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:
Earn Your Nursing Degree With GCU
Position yourself to potentially advance in your nursing career with one of our bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.
No Application Fee | Online,1 Evening and Campus
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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 online environments to help you advance in critical thinking, professionalism, accountability and ethical decision-making by applying science, health and nursing theories.
- 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.
- Should a student’s GPA at this 33-credit checkpoint be below the 3.5 GPA, they may complete the practicum course and be re-evaluated at the 36-credit checkpoint for consideration.
As a private university, GCU's out-of-state students pay the same affordable tuition rates as in-state students
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GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
“GCU is definitely growing, especially with its new programs and revamping everything on campus. They also provide plenty of resources and different opportunities to expand your horizons and help you find your purpose.”
Michael Stauffer
GCU Alum
1 Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
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3 The entire program requires 120 credits.
4 Secondary Applicants must transfer a minimum of 60 of the required 123 credits or have completed a baccalaureate degree which includes nine prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses prior to starting the core nursing courses, which can be completed in as few as 16 months. Direct Entry Applicants that do not transfer 60 credits but meet the minimum requirements can complete these credits through GCU prior to starting the core nursing courses. Depending on the state where student has enrolled or intends to complete the program, student may require additional courses. This may include, but is not limited to, additional general education courses, courses in the major, clinical courses, or a different course sequence. See University Policy Handbook. For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university approvals, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page.
5 Retrieved from Niche.com, Grand Canyon University Rankings in October 2024
6 American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Employer Preference for New Nurses with Baccalaureate-Level Preparation. Retrieved Nov 28, 2023.
7 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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Online courses offer convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules