Healthcare Research and Resources
College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
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Canyon Emerging Scholars Program
Canyon Emerging Scholars (CES) is a program that provides opportunities for faculty-guided research while mentoring students in practical problem-solving. Drawing from the Boyer model, it emphasizes applied, integrative and discovery-driven learning, with a focus on reflection, collaboration and creating a positive impact in the community.
GCU ALLIED HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH DIVISION
CES students can partake in GCU’s Allied Health and Health Care Professions Interdisciplinary Research laboratory to explore scientific inquiry and gain practical experience. This research lab prepares future clinical scholars to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing research in health, wellness and safety. Students can gain hands-on experience in research, collaboration and problem-solving to become career-ready and improve patient outcomes.
Dig Deeper Into Healthcare Research
Enhance your educational coursework by engaging in published research and journal articles from Grand Canyon University's scholars, advanced students and educators. This interdisciplinary exploration may help you broaden your knowledge to help you become a more effective servant leader. Use these in-depth research publications to further your academic exploration and expand your learning experiences in nursing and healthcare, beyond classroom lectures and labs.
The Center for Innovation in Research on Teaching (CIRT) supports excellence in research and teaching at GCU by using different teaching disciplines to develop an integrated community for educators. This faculty-driven initiative can help foster creativity, critical thinking and learning. For more information on CIRT, visit cirt.gcu.edu
If you are interested in pursuing a Research Ready certification in the future, the Journal of Instructional Research (JIR) can demonstrate how to apply for a variety of grants and tell you how to submit your own research. JIR is published annually. Read the latest issue, visit cirt.gcu.edu
GCU ensures that all GCU-conducted healthcare research is ethically sound and meets federal regulations by overseeing research to ensure it follows stringent Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes. Learn more about IRB standards.
Discover your path in healthcare and explore the opportunities waiting for you in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions today.