Grand Canyon University nursing
Phoenix, Arizona · Private for-profit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 97.05% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 97.05%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN-Accelerated | Sun City | Full Approval | 90.16% (2025, 122 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN-Accelerated | Chandler | Full Approval | 92.63% (2025, 95 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN | Phoenix | Full Approval | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN-Accelerated | Tucson | Full Approval | 98% (2025, 50 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN-Accelerated | Phoenix | Full Approval | 94.4% (2025, 125 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BS | 97.05% (2025, 305 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 3,578 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 531 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 515 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 184 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811 | Master's degree | 96 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 91 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Master's degree | 68 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 32 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Post-master's certificate | 18 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Grand Canyon University’s nursing pages
Clinical placements
“Many nursing courses can be completed online, (See disclaimer 1 ) while hands-on learning experiences, such as labs, simulations, clinical rotations or practicum experiences, are completed in person as required by the program.”
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Admission
“Some programs may require prerequisite courses.”
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