About Graceland University
Founded in 1895, Graceland University has been a leader in nursing education for more than 50 years and was the first national provider of distance nursing education. Through a nationally recognized distance learning program started in 1987, we offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs for registered nurses with the same experienced professors and the same solid curriculum Graceland is known for. You complete assignments when it's convenient for you - at home or wherever you have Internet access – and participate in practicums within your own community, anywhere in the US. Graceland also offers:
- Programs that combine the most recent theory with hands-on experience needed to reinforce learning
- Ongoing relationships with some of the finest health care institutions in the nation
- Up to 30 hours of credit for previous undergraduate nursing courses
- No time limit on transfer of previous college credit
All programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6961, www.aacne.nche.edu) and are approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Recognized for Excellence
The Princeton Review has recognized Graceland University as being one of the best universities in the Midwest. The education services company selected the school as one of 158 institutions it profiles in its "Best in the Midwest" web site section featuring the 2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region.
The 640 colleges named "regional best(s)" represent only about 25 percent (one out of four) of the nation's 2,500 four-year colleges. This makes Graceland's designation as a "Best in the Midwest" university truly significant.
The Right Programs with the Right Benefits!
- Affordable:Graceland's online degrees are some of the most affordable accredited programs available online. We offer financial aid counseling and can assist you in securing grants and loans.
- Accredited:All of our programs are regionally accredited. Our Education Programs are also nationally accredited. See link at right side for specific accreditation information.
- User Friendly:Graceland makes it easy. We have chosen eCollege as our online platform. Not only is this virtual classroom easy to use, but it also comes with 24 hour, 7 day a week. Plus our support counselors will assist you from application through graduation.
Graceland University's Online Nursing Programs
Graceland's online offerings build on our tradition of educational excellence in the classroom. You'll take courses from our esteemed professors and get to know your fellow students just as you would on one of our campuses.
Online RN to BSN
Earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing will increase your value to your institution and help you advance your career. Nurses holding a BSN degree are often more eligible for specialized jobs that can be more rewarding or interesting.
Graceland University's online RN to BSN program includes specific areas of study and practice designed to allow you to earn a BSN in an organized and supportive learning environment. Faculty and student support counselors will steer your every step from application to graduation. The result is a quality nursing degree that will put you in higher demand and provide infinite enrichment and benefits.
Students must hold a current nursing license in the United States. The program includes clinicals performed in your own community (anywhere in the United States), as well as a one-time residency at our Independence, MO campus. Find out more >>
Online Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
The Nurse Educator MSN career option is directed toward preparing the nurse to teach in a collegiate or health care setting. This CCNE accredited program is 40 credits with 3 starts per year, and courses last 8 weeks using eCollege software. Course highlights include Advanced Health Assessment, Issues in Nursing Education, and Technology for Educators. Graceland University's Master of Science in Nursing programs expand the focus of nursing by using the baccalaureate nursing program as the foundation. The curriculum is designed to allow working RN's to pursue graduate study at home with minimal interruption of work and family responsibilities. Students complete the requirements for graduation through a combination of online courses, directed independent study courses, and preceptor-guided practicums in the student's own community (anywhere in the US).
Prospective online MSN degree students must possess a Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all graded undergraduate nursing courses. Find out more >>
Accreditation Information
Graceland University is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. All Graceland nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Graceland University Online admission advisors are available to explain the admissions requirements, financial aid programs, nursing degree program features, curriculum, and to answer any questions you may have. In order to receive the most up-to-date information, simply complete the brief information request form.
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