Get Your Nursing Degree from Bethel University
Get prepared for one of the fastest growing career fields in the country, with a Bethel nursing degree.
When you enter the nursing program at Bethel University, you’ll be surrounded by the latest technology in our new simulation lab, by teachers who have worked in nursing for decades in communities including Mishawaka and Elkhart, and by a commitment to excellence that keeps Indiana hospitals recruiting our graduates time and again.
Bethel University offers many opportunities to meet your personal career goals in nursing, offering ADN, BSN, BSN-Completion, and MSN degrees. For those pursuing the traditional BSN degree, direct admission is available for those exemplary students who exceed the School of Nursing admission standards.
In the classroom, you’ll learn alongside classmates – many from the region (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois) – to become adept at critical thinking, effective communication and evaluating research findings. In the high-fidelity, computer-based simulation labs, you’ll practice on adult and child mannequins. This training mimics the complex patient environments found in real-world settings.
Some unique aspects of the program that students are excited about include the following:
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Start clinicals during sophomore year.
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Be an athlete and a nursing major – be a well-rounded student.
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Participate in medical mission trips to Kenya, Guatemala, Dominican Republic.
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Excel in small classes with caring faculty.
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Learn in updated high-fidelity nursing simulation labs.
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Work in a cadaver lab for Anatomy and Physiology classes.
Our alumni report 100 percent satisfaction with their Bethel experience and job placement experiences in hospitals located in Elkhart and South Bend. Their employers also report complete satisfaction. The NCLEX pass rates for students is consistently above the national average.
Through it all, Christian principles are incorporated in lessons so that students graduate prepared to deliver compassionate holistic nursing care.
Our Nursing Programs
4-Year Plan
Find out exactly what you can expect in our program. Each major and minor listing has a link to the plan you'll follow to earn your degree.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing programs at Bethel University at the Mishawaka campus located in Mishawaka, Indiana are accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Bethel University at the Grace College campus located in Winona Lake, Indiana is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Program Details
Admission, Scholarships, Financial Aid
Direct Admission Opportunity
For exceptional high school seniors who exceed the School of Nursing admission criteria, a Direct Admission option is available.
Scholarships
Scholarship Criteria by Program/Year
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In The News!
Bethel’s School of Nursing was recognized by Colleges of Distinction as providing programs that invest in student engagement, innovation and critical thinking.
Bethel’s School of Nursing was recognized by RegisteredNursing.org as one of the best in the state of Indiana.
Faculty and Staff
