School of Nursing

Opportunities in Nursing

Whether you are taking the first steps toward a nursing degree or are seeking to advance your established career, we want to welcome you to our community. Graceland's approach combines outstanding faculty with one of the highest quality nursing education programs available, all focused on the goal of preparing you to rise to new and exciting roles in the health care field. We offer a combination of traditional classroom and online-based programs to meet the needs of our diverse student body.

Our graduates are highly regarded, and are consistently sought by health care facilities both locally and across the nation. Link through to our programs pages for more information or go directly to Admissions to get started on your application.

On-Campus Program
Graceland offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to RN degree at our state-of-the-art Independence, MO campus. Students in the program benefit from valuable classroom experiences and a variety of specialized clinical settings.

Online Programs
Graceland offers Master of Nursing (MSN), RN-MSN, RN to BSN, and Bachelor of Arts in Health Care degrees online. With the demands of work and home in mind, we developed these programs to be flexible for working professionals. Our online delivery methods make classes both comprehensive and convenient. All nursing programs include clinicals performed in your own community (anywhere in the United States), as well as at least one residency at our Independence, MO campus.

• Master of Nursing
  We offer two MSN tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. In addition to practicums, MSN students must complete at least one residency on the Independence, MO campus.
• RN-MSN
  This program, often called a "bridge" program, offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to complete their BSN and MSN degrees via an accelerated process, saving up to 11 semester hours of coursework. You even have the option to "stop-out" and earn a BSN only if you wish.
• RN to BSN
  This program's engaged faculty and fellow students form an innovative support structure, assisting you from the day you apply through to graduation. A four-day Focus Session on our Independence, MO campus is required for all BSN students.
• BA in Health Care
  Our BA in Health Care program provides students with the knowledge and skills for management positions in the health care industry. No nursing experience or clinical hours are required.

The Iowa and Missouri Boards of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredit all Graceland Nursing programs.