Of the several types of nurse, by far the most predominant is the Registered Nurse (RN), a highly trained health care professional who possesses the education, skills and competency to practice all aspects of the care and recovery of the sick and the maintenance of well-being in the healthy. RNs ensure that patients receive care that is appropriate, timely, and professional, in a variety of settings.

Nursing Degree
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an accredited program designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses. The curriculum is built upon a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences, which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development [...]

Degree Overview
Our online RN to BSN program will enhance your personal status, boost your salary, and increase your job security while helping your hospital achieve “magnet” status. The B.S. in Nursing expands your knowledge and skills beyond the clinical aspects of nursing to give you background in patient education, health promotion, and technology integration, as [...]

Overview of Graceland University RN to BSN Degree Program
School Description
Private, not-for-profit founded in 1895.
Learn the benefits of an RN to BSN from Graceland University
Program Type and Description
Students work with a member of Graceland’s nursing faculty plus a local preceptor for the practicum.

School Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
National Council for Accreditation [...]

Labor and delivery nurses care for women who are in labor or who have recently had children. They also care for women who may experience complications with their child delivery.

Infection control nurses find and control infections that may occur in communities or hospitals. They gather information and implement infection control and prevention measures.

The LPN/LVN degree can be earned with about one year of schooling in a practical nursing program. There are currently about 1,200 accredited LVN/LPN programs in practical nursing in the U.S., including community colleges, vocational colleges, and online colleges.