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Overview

Preparing You for the Future in Nursing

Obtaining your Bachelor of Science in Nursing can position you to broaden your understanding of best practices in nursing, prepare you for graduate study and equip you for leadership positions in which increasing levels of education are expected.

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. Our university counselors provide an upfront time to completion, as long as you follow the schedule provided, and our degree program calculator can provide you with a general estimation of the cost of attendance.

Grow Your Career as a Nurse with GCU’s RN to BSN Program
Earn Your Nursing Degree in 14 Months1

If you are a registered nurse (RN) with an associate degree or diploma certificate in nursing, Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online program can prepare you for expanding professional roles in the healthcare system of tomorrow.2

Complete Your Degree

Complete core nursing coursework in 14 months.1

5-Week Classes

With most classes being five weeks long, this helps you accelerate your degree completion.

90 Credits Transfer

Our complimentary, unofficial Lopes Credit Evaluation service will help you estimate your GCU transfer credits.3

Why GCU

Why Choose GCU for Your Nursing Program?

Explore just a few of the many reasons to choose GCU’s accredited online RN to BSN program:2

Accredited

GCU is a regionally accredited institution and has remained fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission for over 50 years.

Affordable

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.4

Advocates

All 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.

Coursework

Gain Valuable Experience in Continuing Education for Nurses

In your BSN courses, you will receive instruction from practicing nurses in the field who will share their knowledge and experience in the areas of clinical patient care, healthcare management, professional development in nursing practice and leadership. You can gain valuable experience through hands-on and academic course curriculum that can be directly applied to a nursing job post-graduation.

Careers

Career Paths With a BSN Degree

Nurses with a BSN may apply their advanced knowledge and skills to position themselves for possible career advancement, a variety of workplace options and the chance to grow and develop in a field they may find rewarding.

This degree may be valuable for those seeking:

Job Opportunities

According to a recent survey by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 77.4% of employers express a strong preference for BSN program graduates, while 40.6% of hospitals and other healthcare settings are requiring new hires to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.7

Career Advancement

The knowledge that you can gain in this program can prepare you for various jobs in the healthcare field. More and more clinical nursing positions require a nursing degree. 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, health service organizations or rehabilitative settings. Ultimately, what you are taught in an RN to BSN degree program can help you position yourself to pursue a career you are passionate about.

90.52%

GCU’s NCLEX average pass rate in 20228

79.91%

National NCLEX pass rate in 20228

Accreditation

Accredited and Respected Since 1968

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.ccneaccreditation.org).

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

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Affordable Professional Development for Nurses

This 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.

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GCU is ranked as the second-best nursing college in Arizona for 2024, according to Niche.com9

77.4%

Percentage of employers express a strong preference for BSN program graduates7

Quality Education That Can Help Give You an Edge

The RN to BSN program at GCU is ideal for busy adult learners, with a one-course-at-a-time design that allows you to continue working while earning your degree in as little as 14 months.1 Our program is different than competency-based programs; you won’t be required to take multiple courses simultaneously or proctored exams.

While completing your nursing education advancement, you’ll become a part of our online learning community at GCU.2 With this comes various resources and a dedicated university counseling team to aid you in your online learning journey. 

FAQ

Higher Education for Registered Nurses FAQs

If you’re hoping to set yourself up for potential advancement in the nursing field by earning your bachelor's degree, read through some frequently asked questions to learn more about this program.

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If you’re looking to position yourself for possible advancement in the healthcare field by earning this degree, fill out the form on this page to get in contact with a university counselor.

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  1. The entire program requires 120 credits.
  2. Clinical, practicum and immersion hours completed locally.

  3. Service offered on business days only.
  4. Cannot be used in conjunction with other GCU scholarships or awards.
  5. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.). The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice. Retrieved April 2019.
  6. Wolters Kluwer. (2022, Sept. 13). History of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program. Retrieved Oct. 2022.
  7. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (n.d.). Employment of New Nurse Graduates and Employer Preferences For Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses, Retrieved Oct. 2022.
  8. Arizona State Board of Nursing. (n.d.). Arizona NCLEX Pass Rates. Retrieved March 2023.
  9. Niche. (n.d.). Grand Canyon University Rankings. Retrieved March 2024.

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