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RN to BSN - Choose an Education that Gives Your Greater Options
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Are you a registered nurse with an associate degree, diploma or certification? Are you ready to add professional skills and advanced healthcare theory… and to move ahead in your career? Grand Canyon University’s RN to BSN program is designed for you.
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at GCU stimulate personal and professional growth, enabling advanced practice registered nurses to work towards the pinnacle of their career.
DNP in Educational Leadership
Pursue an Education-Focused Career in Health Care
Become an education-oriented nurse leader and improve the future of health care delivery by inspiring the next generation of nursing professionals to strive for health care excellence. The Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership degree at Grand Canyon University empowers graduates to initiate evidence-based practice strategies that enhance health care and improve patient outcomes. Offered by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, the DNP in Educational Leadership emphasizes teaching strategies, curriculum development and student assessments.
Affordability
GCU offers a competitive, affordable online tuition rate to encourage higher learning.
Connection
Our online degrees are designed to foster communication and connectivity through discussion boards and projects.
Flexibility
Online courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules.
Fully Trained Faculty
Benefit from experienced, full-time faculty members and fully trained adjunct instructors committed to your individual growth and success.
Helpful Resources
Students have access to web-enhanced learning tools through our Learning Management System, including eBooks, forums and helpful calendar reminders.
Why Choose GCU For Your Online DNP Degree
Available Support
As an online student, you will have access to technical support and academic counselors who will guide you throughout your time at GCU. These resources are available to give you the needed assistance to make your degree path successful.
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The online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at GCU stimulate personal and professional growth, enabling advanced practice registered nurses to work towards the pinnacle of their career.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
Achieve the Highest Level of Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University’s DNP degree is ideal for nurse leaders, public health nurses, nurse informaticists and advanced practice registered nurses who wish to remain at the forefront of patient care. This degree, offered by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, guides nurses in applying current research to improve health care systems and enhance patient outcomes.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is a comprehensive program that blends theoretical knowledge with clinical application. Some of the courses you will take include:
- Emerging Areas of Human Health
- Scientific Underpinnings
- Patient Outcomes and Sustainable Change
- Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Health Care Informatics
Students study the establishment of programs of clinical excellence and explore a holistic perspective on coaching individuals and families through developmental, health-illness and situational transitions. Learners develop core competencies in nursing science and consider ethical issues in health care research. There is an emphasis on the application of evidence-based nursing science to optimize patient outcomes.
Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all1
Affordable Tuition
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1 Based on the 2021-22 academic year, GCU’s private Christian tuition is 47% more affordable than the average out-of-state tuition of Arizona’s three state universities.