The undergraduate curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) Essentials which provides the educational framework for the preparation of our baccalaureate-prepared nurses. It focuses on the student's role development as a provider of care, a designer/manager/coordinator of care, and a member of the profession.

Students participate in clinical rotations in areas such as medical/surgical nursing, mental health nursing, obstetrics nursing, pediatric nursing, adult/older adult nursing, and community/population health nursing.

The undergraduate curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) Essentials which provides the educational framework for the preparation of our baccalaureate-prepared nurses. It focuses on the student's role development as a provider of care, a designer/manager/coordinator of care, and a member of the profession.

Students participate in clinical rotations in areas such as medical/surgical nursing, mental health nursing, obstetrics nursing, pediatric nursing, adult/older adult nursing, and community/population health nursing.

Students who are admitted to the university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student may apply to the program through the competitive admission process. For more on the traditional BSN program, visit gvsu.edu/kcon.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice. The curriculum is designed to fit into the busy schedule of today's working nurses. We offer multiple nurse practitioner emphasis areas:

• Child/adolescent acute care
• Dual child/adolescent primary care/acute care
• Family nurse
• Child/adolescent primary
• Adult/older adult primary care
• Psychiatric mental health

And a Post-MSN to DNP with specialization emphasis in:

• Informatics
• Clinical nurse leader
• Palliative and hospice care
• Leadership

Grand Valley State University - Allendale Campus offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, which allows nurses to further their education and expand their career opportunities. The program is designed to equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality patient care and to lead in various healthcare settings. The DNP curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including evidence-based practice, healthcare policy and advocacy, leadership and healthcare systems, and advanced clinical practice. Students in the program will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through clinical practicums, where they will apply their knowledge and skills in real-world healthcare settings. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take on advanced roles in nursing practice, healthcare leadership, and education. The DNP program at Grand Valley State University - Allendale Campus is a rigorous and comprehensive program that provides nurses with the education and training they need to excel in their careers and make a positive impact on patient care.

The Kirkhof College of Nursing's fully online RN to BSN (RN-BSN) program features synchronous and asynchronous coursework and small class sizes, which provide individualized, meaningful engagement with professors and fellow students. As a student in the RN-BSN program, our faculty and academic advisors will guide you through every step of the program while considering your work/life balance.

This program is ideal for RNs, at any point in their career, who find themselves excited about influencing evidence-based nursing practice, improving patient outcomes, and leading within healthcare delivery systems. Students in the RN-BSN program must be licensed as an RN in their state of residency as they begin the NUR 400-level courses. We award up to 32 credits upon proof of unencumbered registered nurse licensure in your state of residency. This program is also ideal for students currently enrolled in or who have recently graduated from a nursing program at the associate degree level.