<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Grand Canyon University's Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is designed for those of you who already hold a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and wish to continue your studies and have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in the field. Some of the topics covered in the program include healthcare management, clinical patient care, professional nursing practice, and nursing leadership. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in Grand Canyon University's Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, you should already hold a diploma or an associate's degree in the nursing field. Additionally, you should be able to provide evidence that you possess an unencumbered, unrestricted nursing license in the state where you currently practice. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program consists of 120 credits. Transfer, elective, or certification courses can equal 84 credits, while core nursing courses equal 36 credits. </p> <p><u>Nursing Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Course Code </th><th> Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td> NRS 430V </td><td> Professional Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 429V </td><td> Family-Centered Health Promotion</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 434V </td><td> Health Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 427V </td><td> Concepts in Community and Public Health</td></tr> <tr><td> HLT 362V </td><td> Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 433V </td><td> Introduction to Nursing Research</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 437V </td><td> Ethical Decision Making in Health Care</td></tr> <tr><td> HLT 310V </td><td> Spirituality in Health Care</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 451V </td><td> Nursing Leadership and Management</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 410V </td><td> Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients' Health</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 440V </td><td> Trends and Issues in Health Care</td></tr> <tr><td> NRS 441V </td><td> Professional Capstone Project</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h3> <p>When you have completed Grand Canyon University's Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, you have the opportunity to apply for nursing positions with healthcare organizations. Some of these organizations may include hospitals, critical care centers, community healthcare providers, and doctors' offices. Some possible job titles may include: </p> <ul><li>Hospital Nurse </li><li>Nurse Manager </li><li>Case Manager </li><li>Community Health Advocate </li></ul><h3 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h3> <p>Graduate degree programs in nursing are available for those of you who are interested in continuing your study beyond the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered by Grand Canyon University. Many master's degree programs in nursing allow students to choose a concentration area. Some of these emphasis areas may include public health, health clinical nurse specialist, mental health nurse practitioner, and nursing administration. Some possible master's degree programs may include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) </li><li>Master of Science in Nursing Education </li><li>Master of Science in Nursing Informatics</li></ul>