At Grand Valley State University, we believe nursing is not only a profession, it is a calling honored by exceptional learning experiences and partnerships beginning in education. We offer dedicated advising, convenient delivery formats, exceptional faculty, significant support resources, and rich learning experiences to help you build and expand a rewarding nursing career.

Why study nursing at Grand Valley State University?


Location

Grand Rapids Health Campus

Located in downtown Grand Rapids, the Kirkhof College of Nursing sits in the heart of the medical mile, surrounded by the leading hospitals and healthcare facilities in West Michigan. 

Leading Technology

Students in a simulated hospital setting

Students learn using state-of-the-art technology for teaching and learning in the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on GVSU’s Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.

Individualized

Advisor speaking to a nursing student

The Office of Student Services assists students through the program, providing advice and counsel. Academic advisors provide individual program plans, relevant clinical practicums, and advising for each nursing student.

Exceptional Faculty

Faculty in a simulation room

Learn from exceptional faculty invested in student success.

News

KCON Graduate sets eyes on nursing career early with focus to help community

KCON Graduate sets eyes on nursing career early with focus to help community

When Alejandra Salinas was young, she did not see a lot of nurses who looked like her. During high school, she made a commitment to herself to pursue that career and help her Hispanic community.

Dec 6, 2022

KCON's Mike Stoll Receives Prestigious Outstanding Academic Advising and Student Services Award

KCON's Mike Stoll Receives Prestigious Outstanding Academic Advising and Student Services Award

Mike Stoll, Senior Academic Advisor in the Kirkhof College of Nursing, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Academic Advising and Student Services Award from the Grand Valley State University Office of the Provost.

Apr 22, 2022

BHSH System and GVSU break new ground to tackle nursing shortage

BHSH System and GVSU break new ground to tackle nursing shortage

Leaders have announced the creation of the BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan Nurse Scholar program.

Apr 12, 2022

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Events

GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing Virtual Graduate Program Information Session

April 11, 2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

MAKE YOUR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS A REALITY IN 2023 WITH A GRADUATE NURSING DEGREE FROM GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Join the GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing for an interactive program...

GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing Virtual Graduate Program Information Session

April 13, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

MAKE YOUR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS A REALITY IN 2023 WITH A GRADUATE NURSING DEGREE FROM GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Join the GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing for an interactive program...

GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing Virtual RN-BSN Program Information Session

April 18, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

MAKE YOUR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS A REALITY IN 2023 WITH A GRADUATE NURSING DEGREE FROM GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Join the GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing for an interactive, virtual...

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Spotlights

BSN Alumni - Overcoming a Personal Health Diagnosis and Filling a Community Need Spotlight

BSN Alumni - Overcoming a Personal Health Diagnosis and Filling a Community Need

Sometimes you just have to find the silver lining amid a personal, tragic health diagnosis.

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Grand Valley State University’s Kirkhof College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
https://www.ccneaccreditation.org

 



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