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.
GCU's RN to BSN 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.
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Transfer Credits
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements
- 16+ years old
- High School Graduate
- 3.0+ Unweighted GPA
- ACT: 19
- SAT: 1000*
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
* Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
Earn Your RN To BSN in 14 Months1
If you are a registered nurse (RN) with an associate degree or diploma certificate in nursing, Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online program can prepare you for expanding professional roles in the healthcare system of tomorrow.2
Get your RN-BSN
Complete RN to BSN core 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
Gain Valuable Experience for your Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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.
Why Earn Your RN to BSN Online at GCU?2
Explore just a few of the many reasons to choose GCU's accredited online RN to BSN program:5
Prepare to Lead in Today's Healthcare Field
American Association of Colleges of Nursing have found nurses with a BSN degree are well-prepared to meet today's healthcare demands. BSN nurses are also prized by many entities for their skills in critical thinking, leadership and case management and for their ability to practice across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.5
Improve Opportunities for Work at Magnet Hospitals
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.6 Many magnet hospitals seek BSN-prepared nurses to staff their nursing positions.
Earn Your Degree Instilled with a Christian Worldview
Degree programs from GCU are crafted with curricula that is taught with a Christian worldview in mind. This means that while you are being educated on becoming a BSN-level nurse, 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.
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.4 - 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 BSN 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.
Program Accreditation
GCU is fully accredited from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university approvals, please visit our Nursing Accreditation and Regulations page.
RN to BSN Degree FAQs
If you're hoping to set yourself up for potential advancement in the nursing field by earning your BSN degree, read through some frequently asked questions to learn more about the RN-BSN program.
Course List
Credit Summary
General Education6-8 Credits
Open Elective Credits76-78 Credits
Major33 Credits
Degree Requirements120 Credits
Core Courses
NRS-415
3 Total Credits
Nursing Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration
NRS-420
3 Total Credits
Health Assessment
NRS-425
3 Total Credits
Health Promotion and Population Health
HLT-362V
3 Total Credits
Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals
NRS-445
3 Total Credits
Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
PHI-413V
3 Total Credits
Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care
NRS-450
3 Total Credits
Nursing Informatics
NRS-455
3 Total Credits
Pathophysiology
NRS-460
3 Total Credits
Complex Disease Management
NRS-465
6 Total Credits
Applied Evidence-Based Project and Practicum
Advance in Healthcare
If you're looking to position yourself for possible advancement in the healthcare field by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, fill out the form on this page to get in contact with a university counselor.