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Looking to pursue a career in healthcare by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)? Grand Canyon University’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions offers a variety of masters in nursing programs that can be taken online* to provide students with a convenient way to earn their education. Keep reading to learn more about earning an online MSN at GCU.
All MSN programs at GCU are accredited. For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university licensures, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page. Therefore, students can rest assured that their online masters in nursing degree will provide them with a quality education to prepare them for the future.
Earning a degree online gives students the option to study anytime, anywhere. This is especially beneficial for nurses who plan to continue working while they further their education. For example, many nurses work shifts that prohibit them from taking traditional classes. An online degree program provides them with the convenience of participating in the classroom when they have the time to do so.
In addition, the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions provides resources that are available to both campus students and online students. For example, the Office of Field Experience is available to help online students set up their clinical and practicum experience.
GCU’s online masters in nursing programs allow you to choose an emphasis in order to develop expertise in a specific area. Doing so can boost your resume and allow you to tailor your education to what you are passionate about.
For example, earning an MSN: Acute Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology can prepare you to care for and educate the growing adult and elderly population. Enrolling in this online program allows you to learn advanced practice nursing care in complex, acute and critical care settings.
Furthermore, if you want to learn to care for patients across their lifespan, an MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner prepares you to do so. GCU also offers a variety of other emphases, including healthcare informatics, nursing education, nursing leadership, healthcare quality, patient safety and public health nursing.
MSN-prepared nurses can seek new opportunities as they advance in their career. They can compete for top leadership positions in their field of expertise, such as nurse leader, nurse practitioner, nurse educator or nurse informaticist. The knowledge and experience gained from their education prepares them to find success in their endeavors. In addition, there is currently a high demand for MSN-prepared nurses, and it is predicted that this demand will continue to rise in coming years.
With GCU’s online* masters in nursing programs, it has never been easier to advance your nursing education. Not only do these online degree programs provide you with convenience during your time as a student, but they also prepare you to pursue a rewarding career.
Grand Canyon University’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions offers traditional and online degree programs that advance critical thinking, professionalism, accountability and ethical decision-making. To learn more about earning a nursing degree at GCU, visit our website.
*100% online classes; (clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally)
