Grand Valley State University

Located in Allendale, Michigan, Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public institution founded in 1960. Along with the Allendale main campus, GVSU has two satellite campuses in the surrounding area. The Allendale campus includes 1,322 acres of land. It is one of the largest universities in the state and one of the 100 largest universities in the country. During the Fall 2017 semester, the university served more than 25,000 students. GVSU offers more than 200 areas of study, including over 82 undergraduate majors. The university is comprised of eight colleges, including the Kirkhof College of Nursing. 

There are six nursing programs available at GVSU, including accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and BSN to DNP programs. The nursing programs are accredited by the CCNE and offered at the Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON). The traditional BSN program includes 1,260 clinical hours of experience at primary care and rehabilitation hospitals, along with other clinics throughout the region. The college also has their own learning labs that provide simulated clinical experience. The MSN program is an advanced generalist program that is completed over 7 semesters. Students must maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average. The courses are primarily offered at the Cook DeVos Center for Health Sciences, along with web-enhanced courses.