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Nursing Major

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Prepare for one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country with a Bethel nursing degree. This four-year program prepares students to become registered nurses (RNs).

The program includes a combination of classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and spiritual formation. Classroom instruction covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nursing theory, and nursing research. Clinical experiences provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world settings.

Bethel nurses are highly respected and integrate faith while providing excellent holistic care.

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3 years

of clinicals – begin clinicals as a sophomore, an entire year sooner than most nursing programs

#4

In the state by RNcareers.org (2023)

#9

In the state by RegisteredNursing.org

100%

BSN and ADN
NCLEX Pass Rate (2023)

Nursing Major

Bachelor of Science (BSN) Program – 4 years

Three years of clinicals
Updated high-fidelity nursing simulation labs
Cadaver lab for Anatomy and Physiology classes

Associate Degree (ADN) Program – 2 years

Updated high-fidelity nursing simulation labs
Cadaver lab for Anatomy and Physiology classes

Nursing Graduate Degree

Masters of Science (MSN) Program

Two tracks: Nursing Educator & Nursing Administrator
Learn more about the MSN program.

Prepare for an exciting future as a/an:

Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse
School Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Nurse Administrator
Health Educator
Case Manager
Quality Coordinator
Missionary Nurse
Pediatric Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Critical Care Nurse

Recent graduates have found job placements in organizations like:

Mayo Clinic
Elkhart General Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Goshen Health
Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital (Indy)
Mercy Ships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:

Apply clinical judgment when caring for patients, families, and the community
Practice on adult and child simulators in high-fidelity, computer-based simulation labs, mimicking the complex patient environments found in real-world settings.
Participate in opportunities for medical mission trips such as Kenya, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Navajo Indian Reservation

"Bethel's nursing program was academically challenging to make me a good nurse, and they also emphasized how important compassion, integrity, and kindness are in all facets of life.”

Anina Mounsithiraj ’20

“It has always been in my heart to care for others, and Bethel prepared me to care for people holistically. I am forever grateful for my experience at Bethel and how it shaped me into the nurse I am today.”

Taylor Freedline ’20

All programs accredited nationally by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Nursing Major Highlights

Prepare for one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country with a Bethel nursing degree. Nursing also proves to be a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you are interested in a career in nursing, Bethel University can provide you with the education and training you need to succeed. Bethel nurses are highly respected and are in demand. Our graduates excel at providing holistic care with a faith-based approach.

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