Celebrating Achievement in Nursing and Healthcare Education

GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions highlights the recognition earned by its programs, faculty and students through rankings, awards and professional accomplishments. From nationally noted nursing program rankings to faculty honors and student achievements, these accolades reflect a learning community focused on academic quality, compassionate care and preparing future healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact in the field.

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College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Accolades and Ratings

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, along with its faculty members and students, have continued to make the news with an array of awards and accomplishments. Read through our list of highlights below.

Recognition

Faculty Recognition

Read more about what our faculty has been recognized for.

Dean Finalist in March of Dimes

DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty

Standing for “Diseases Attacking the Immune System,” the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty honors nursing faculty whose actions exemplify GCU’s mission to prepare nurses to become global contributors, innovative thinkers, effective communicators, patient advocates and transformative leaders. The award is presented by the DAISY Foundation, which was formed in late 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes to honor the nurses who cared for him during his stay in the hospital.

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Showcase and Awards

Read more about the nursing and healthcare professional accolades here and on GCU news.

Nursing Graduate Receives DAISY Award

DNP Learner Named Nurse of the Year

DNP Student Published in Nursing Journal

Deborah Mathias MSN, RN, while earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice here at GCU, wrote about “Improving Patient Safety by Easing Caregiver Burden.” Her paper was published in Nursing 2019, the peer reviewed journal of clinical excellence. She explains “the psychological impact of providing end-of-life care for a loved one and offers tools to assess and alleviate caregiver burden.” The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions (CONHCP) is proud of Mathias and her effort to give insight to those caring for patients and loved ones.

Nursing Learner Nominated for Research Award

Online Nursing Student Wins DAISY Award

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Guzzetti, J. (2026, Sept. 3). Best Online MSN Schools in Arizona for 2027. RegisteredNursing.org. Retrieved Sept. 5, 2026.