Domains
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Scientific Underpinnings for Practice - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education program will be able to integrate theory, research, and evidence, and translate new knowledge into practice to improve processes, health care delivery, and outcomes for patients and populations.
- Translate research and knowledge gained from practice, while adhering to ethical research standards, to improve patient outcomes and clinical practice.
- Apply theoretical frameworks from nursing and other disciplines to make decisions regarding practice and health-related problems at the individual and population level.
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Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education program are prepared to lead interprofessional teams to provide safe, cost-effective quality care to patients and populations across complex systems. Graduates possess knowledge of the broad legal, social, and economic contexts of the health care industry and systems to successfully advocate for improvements in policy and processes to advance equitable access, quality, and efficiency.
- Examine financially sound health care policy that incorporates the nursing perspective and relevant ethical, legal, and political factors.
- Determine advocacy strategies for improving access, quality, and cost-effective health care for diverse populations.
- Develop leadership skills to collaborate on interprofessional teams in the provision of evidence-based, patient-centered care.
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Systems, Safety, and Quality - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education program possess skills to assess information, systems, processes, and practice in order to identify gaps and propose and implement solutions to clinical problems based on the best available evidence.
- Assess health care processes and systems to recommend measures for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness across an organization.
- Analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.
- Integrate appropriate information and communication technologies to improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations.
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education program will apply knowledge of epidemiology and population/global health issues to design culturally responsive interventions to contribute to health promotion and disease prevention at the individual and population level.
- Synthesize nursing science, determinants of health, and epidemiologic, genomic, and genetic data in the management of population health.
- Integrate appropriate state, federal, and global health policies and goals into the design of equitable health care for populations.
- Examine the professional and moral obligation of master's-prepared nurses to respect human dignity and advance the common good through working to promote health and prevent disease among diverse populations from a Christian perspective.
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Analytic Foundations for Practice, Ethics, and Professional Role - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education program are prepared to identify and implement ethical, evidence-based practice improvements to optimize health outcomes for diverse patient populations. Graduates are also prepared to be active members of the nursing profession by participating in ongoing professional development to advance their own practice and the field of nursing.
- Design ethically sound, evidence-based solutions to complex health care issues related to individuals, populations, and systems of care.
- Apply professional, ethical, and regulatory standards of practice in the provision of safe, effective health care.
- Evaluate professional organizations and activities that improve one’s practice and influence advanced nursing practice.
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Nursing Education - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education program will integrate evidence-based practices into learning environments in traditional and nontraditional settings to facilitate learning and achievement of educational and clinical outcomes.
- Apply instructional strategies grounded in evidence-based practice and learning theory that meet the unique needs of learners in diverse environments.
- Assess and evaluate learning using a variety of strategies.
- Participate in curriculum design and evaluate program outcomes.
- Engage in the professional role of the nurse educator through systematic self-reflection, reflective teaching practice, and exploring opportunities for scholarship.
Faculty
Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.
Program FacultyDisclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure
Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education
for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FM, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MH, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, PW, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY,
Alabama
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Alaska
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
American Samoa
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Arizona
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Arkansas
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
California
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Colorado
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Connecticut
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Delaware
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
District of Columbia
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Federated States of Micronesia
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Florida
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Georgia
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Guam, US Territory
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Hawaii
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Idaho
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Illinois
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Indiana
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Iowa
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Kansas
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Kentucky
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Louisiana
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Maine
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Marshall Islands
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Maryland
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Massachusetts
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Michigan
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Minnesota
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Mississippi
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Missouri
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Montana
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Nebraska
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Nevada
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
New Hampshire
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
New Jersey
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
New Mexico
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
New York
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
North Carolina
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
North Dakota
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Northern Mariana Islands
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Ohio
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Oklahoma
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Oregon
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Pennsylvania
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Puerto Rico
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Republic of Palau
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Rhode Island
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
South Carolina
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
South Dakota
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Tennessee
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Texas
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Utah
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Vermont
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Virgin Islands
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Virginia
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Washington
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
West Virginia
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Wisconsin
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.
Wyoming
Not Intended for Licensure
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.