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Join leaders and change-makers on the forefront of nursing advancement. The Bridge (Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems) Pathway, offered by Grand Canyon University's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, helps experienced RNs with a bachelor's degree outside of nursing make the transition to master’s degree studies.

Upon completing the six courses in the nursing bridge pathways, you will enter the MSN with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems. In this MSN bridge pathway, you will develop your skills in critical thinking, effective communication, leadership and administration of resources in preparation for a management role in today’s complex healthcare environments.

Bridge (MSN: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems)

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Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all1

Affordable Tuition

Designed for RNs with a non-nursing bachelor's degree - this program bridges the gap between being a RN and becoming a MSN-prepared nurse.

Efficiency

Because bridge pathways only focus on the core classes and topics, you can finish your program in a few months. Each program is designed to be finished in a shorter time so you can quickly advance to where you want to go.

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What You Will Learn

Build on your foundation by taking requisite coursework from the BSN curriculum including:

  • Dynamics of the nursing practice
  • Strategies for patient assessment
  • Application of healthcare statistics
  • Research development
  • Public health practice
  • Disease management

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Focused Courses

Bridge pathways focus only on the courses you need for completion. These are the core courses and topics that you will need to seamlessly transition into your desired master’s degree program.

Online Convenience

All of GCU’s bridge pathways are offered online, where you can take advantage of GCU’s convenient online classroom and network with fellow professionals along the way without interrupting your daily life.

Focused Courses

Bridge pathways focus only on the courses you need for completion. These are the core courses and topics that you will need to seamlessly transition into your desired master’s degree program.

Efficiency

Because bridge pathways only focus on the core classes and topics, you can finish your pathway in a few months. Each pathway is designed to be finished in a shorter time so you can quickly advance to where you want to go.

Online Convenience

All of GCU’s bridge pathways are offered online, where you can take advantage of GCU’s convenient online classroom and network with fellow professionals along the way without interrupting your daily life.

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