Grand Canyon University The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions 10 courses 120 total credits
The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner RN, and to maximize strengths that the working RN possesses. A bridge course facilitates the transition of the working RN into the baccalaureate program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of clinical patient care, health care management, and professional nursing practice and leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research in the RN’s clinical practice. Both the science and art of nursing are integral components of the program and are woven throughout. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the nursing profession. Program Description The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN- BSN) program prepares registered nurses who have an associate degree or diploma in nursing to function as professionals within the health care team by providing holistic, safe, and quality care for individuals, families, and communities in diverse settings. The program includes an emphasis on spirituality, communication, health promotion, and disease prevention throughout the life span, which provides students the opportunity to achieve baccalaureate competencies.
| Total RN to BSN Major | 33 credits |
| Total Other Transfer, Elective, or Certification Credits | 87 credits |
| Total Registered Nurse to Bachelor of | 120 credits |
Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN- BSN) Major
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