The Grand Canyon University College of Nursing PhilosophyThe Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy describes the education of nurses of Christian nurse scholars. Its goal is to provide nurses with theory driven education that focuses on concepts of health, environment, person, and nursing. Baccalaureate nursing incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching and leading. (Grand Canyon University, 2011, p. 2)One of the biggest differences in nursing education may be that the Bachelors in Science and Nursing (BSN) receives more in depth education on management and leadership. According to Schank and Stollenwerk (1988) journal (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2012) article there seems to be differing opinions on whether nurses attending an Associate Degree program should even receive education on management and leadership. Most hospitals are now requiring RNs applying for positions in management to hold a BSN.So it appears BSN programs should have more education in management and leadership (Mary Jane Schank