Online RN to BSN Degree
Online RN to BSN Degree
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As a registered nurse (RN), you already strive to help your patients achieve the best possible health outcomes. With our online(See disclaimer 2) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, you have the opportunity to advance your education. You can explore advanced nursing competencies and clinical skills that are immediately applicable in your work.
This nursing program is tailored to meet the needs of the RN adult learner and to maximize the strengths that the working RN already possesses. You will have opportunities to broaden your understanding of best practices in nursing and prepare for graduate studies.
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nurses with a BSN are well-prepared to meet today’s healthcare challenges. BSN-prepared nurses are also valued by healthcare organizations for their skills in critical thinking, leadership and case management and for their ability to practice across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.(See disclaimer 3)
The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has been preparing the healthcare leaders of tomorrow for more than four decades. We strive to graduate nurses who consistently prioritize the best interests of their patients and who work toward effecting positive change in their healthcare systems.
Our degrees offer a curriculum built from a Christian worldview. While you’re diving into advanced nursing theory and clinical skills, you also have the opportunity to develop important qualities and characteristics that come along with being a servant leader, such as compassion, respect for human dignity and high ethical and moral standards.
A few other reasons to choose GCU’s RN to BSN program include:
GCU is an institutionally accredited university and has remained accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968.
GCU is a low-cost provider of nursing education and offers affordable tuition at a rate of $340 per credit for all students to help make quality college education attainable for all.(See disclaimer 1)
All of our students are guided by a dedicated university counseling team, whose goal is to provide seamless educational advocacy, transparency and integrity with the student’s best interest in mind, all while guiding you toward graduation.
If you are a registered nurse with an associate degree or diploma certificate in nursing, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online(See disclaimer 2) program can prepare you to pursue expanding professional roles in the healthcare system of tomorrow.
Complete Your Degree
Complete core nursing coursework in 14 months.(See disclaimer 4)
5-Week Classes
With most classes being five weeks long, this can help you accelerate your degree completion.
90 Credits Transfer
Our complimentary, unofficial Lopes Credit Evaluation service will help you estimate your GCU transfer credits.(See disclaimer 5)
The RN to BSN program at GCU has a competitive rate of tuition that is comparable to other popular online nursing options for students. Our goal is to provide a high-quality nursing education for current nurses at a cost that is affordable for all students.
GCU is ranked 13 out of 780 Best Colleges for Nursing in America, according to Niche.com(See disclaimer 6)
GCU’s NCLEX first-time pass rate for all Arizona locations in 2024(See disclaimer 7)
In your BSN courses, you will receive instruction from practicing nurses in the field who share their knowledge and experience in the areas of clinical patient care, healthcare management, professional and development in nursing practice and leadership. Work through a practice-focused curriculum that explores advanced topics in patient assessment, health promotion, nursing research and the management of complex diseases.
You will be prompted to develop a greater understanding of evidence-based practice and modern issues in nursing, such as informatics. In this comprehensive curriculum, you can gain valuable learning experiences that can be applied directly to your nursing career post-graduation.
Nurses with a BSN may apply their advanced knowledge and skills to position themselves for possible career advancement. Nurses with a BSN may also find more workplaces and opportunities available to them.(See disclaimer 5) According to the AACN, Magnet hospitals require a BSN for all nurse managers and other nurse leaders.(See disclaimer 5) Launched in the 1990s by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Magnet Recognition Program identifies hospitals committed to excellence in healthcare for both patients and nurses.(See disclaimer 8)
As an RN, a BSN may open the door to pursuing:
Career Opportunities
According to a recent survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 69.8% of employers express a strong preference for BSN program graduates, while 25% of hospitals and other healthcare settings require new hires to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.(See disclaimer 9 )Earning your BSN can not only(See disclaimer )strengthen your clinical skills and knowledge, but also position you competitively as more clinical roles begin to require this level of education.(See disclaimer 5,9) Get ahead of the curve while opening doors to opportunities in nursing.
Workplace Options
Depending on your area of interest, you may be prepared to work in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, residential care facilities or government agencies.(See disclaimer 10 )Ultimately, what you are taught in an RN to BSN degree program can help you position yourself to advance in your career.
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, the master’s degree programs in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Grand Canyon University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).
GCU is also institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an independent accrediting body that provides high educational standards for comprehensive institutional review.
For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university licensures, please visit. our Nursing Accreditation and Regulations page.
If you’re hoping to take the next step in your nursing career by earning a bachelor’s degree, read through some frequently asked questions to learn more about this program.
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Enroll in an RN to BSN program to strengthen your leadership and clinical skills.
Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.
Online: $340 per credit [More Info]
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Residency Requirement: Undergraduate students must complete at least 30 semester credits of coursework in a Grand Canyon University program to satisfy residency requirements.
Upper Division Credit Requirement: For a baccalaureate degree, a student must earn a minimum of 36 semester credits in upper division (300 or above) courses.
