Mission Statement
The mission of Bethel Nursing is to provide leadership in nursing education, scholarship, and practice that reflects a Christ-like presence as we prepare nurses at baccalaureate and graduate levels to serve, with excellence, a diverse and changing society.
Values
We value the perspectives of a Christian worldview that emphasize caring, service, integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and the inherent worth of all life.
We value the liberal arts context as the foundation for nursing education and practice.
We value education that is relational, active, evidence-based, and promotes critical thinking and lifelong learning.
We value nursing as a profession that fulfills multiple roles and requires a unique and expanding body of knowledge and skills for the purpose of promoting the health of diverse individuals, families, communities, and systems.
We value nursing leadership that influences the quality of healthcare for all, including vulnerable and underserved populations, within changing local and global healthcare systems.
Goals
- To prepare nurses with skills in critical thinking, with the ability to function in both structured and unstructured professional nursing positions, and with the background necessary for advanced education.
- To prepare students for life-long learning with a theoretical foundation based on Judeo-Christian principles and the liberal arts and sciences.
- To express within the nursing profession Christian values and leadership through excellence in professional practice, scholarly endeavors, and community service.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree is offered as a nursing major. The nursing major is offered through the Bethel University Department of Nursing, Social Work, and Community Health and administered through the College of Adult & Professional Studies.
NURS 305 • Practicum I: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1 Credit
Provision of holistic care for individuals in various health/illness states. Utilization of beginning clinical judgment skills to implement the nursing process in healthcare settings.
Corequisites: NURS 310, NURS 326. Total fees: $375 ($195 Nursing Central Resource Fee, $85 Malpractice Fee, $65 Criminal Background Check fee, and $30 Clinical Fee). Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 306 • Practicum II: Adult Nursing 3 Credits
Provision of holistic care for adults and older adults in various health/illness states. Application of clinical judgment, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication in adult acute care settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration.
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 311, NURS 350, NURS 351. $30 Clinical Fee. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 307 • Practicum III: Mental Health Nursing 1 Credit
Provision of holistic care for individuals with mental health needs. Application of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication in mental health settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration.
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 331. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 310 • Skills I: Health Assessment & Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 4 Credits
Development of beginning nursing skills to promote health and manage illness, within the context of the nursing process. This course is a laboratory course.
Corequisites: NURS 305, NURS 326. Total fees: $990 ($140 lab fee, $800 ATI Resource Fee, $50 Online test fee). Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 311 • Skills II: Adult Nursing 3 Credits
Development of nursing skills to promote health and manage illness for adults and older adults, within the context of the nursing process. This course is a laboratory course.
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 306, NURS 350, NURS 351. Total fees: $190 ($140 Lab Fee, $50 Online Testing Fee). Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 325 • Pathophysiology 3 Credits
Examination of the physiologic basis for manifestations of altered structure and function. Exploration of differences in physiologic responses to health and illness in diverse populations across the lifespan from a nursing perspective. Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology.
$20 Online testing fee. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 326 • Pharmacology for Nursing 2 Credits
Exploration of the principles of pharmacotherapy to promote health and manage illness from a patient-centered perspective for diverse populations across the lifespan.
Corequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 331 • Mental Health Nursing 2 Credits
Exploration of the nursing care of adults experiencing mental health issues within the context of families and communities. Application of the ethical, legal, and evidence-based practice considerations associated with mental health nursing.
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 307. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 350 • Adult Nursing I 3 Credits
Examination of the nursing care related to adults and older adults experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care.
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 306, NURS 311, NURS 351. $915 Nursing ATI Resource Fee. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 351 • Adult Nursing II 3 Credits
Examination of the nursing care of adults and older adults experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care. This course is a continuation of NURS 350.
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 306, NURS 311, NURS 350. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 405 • Nursing Ethics 3 Credits
Application of ethical inquiry and utilization of language needed to discuss relevant ethical healthcare issues. Analysis of current ethical issues faced in healthcare settings, including potential outcomes for patients experiencing ethical issues in the healthcare environment, the role of the nurse, and application of ethical perspectives. Fosters the development of empathy for, respect of, and insight into differing ethical opinions, including Christian and other faith perspectives.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 311, NURS 350, NURS 351. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 433 • Pediatric Nursing 2 Credits
Examination of the nursing care of pediatric patients and families. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 438. $50 Online Testing Fee. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 437 • Maternity Nursing 2 Credits
Examination of the nursing care of maternity patients and families. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 439. Special Notes: This course is offered only for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 438 • Practicum IV: Pediatric Nursing 1 Credit
Provision of holistic care for pediatric patients and families. Application of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication to provide care in pediatric settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 433. $40 Nursing Lab Fee, $50 malpractice fee. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 439 • Practicum V: Maternity Nursing 1 Credit
Provision of holistic care for maternity patients and families. Application of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication to provide care in maternity settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 437. $30 Clinical Site Placement Fee. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 440 • Population-Based Nursing 3 Credits
Exploration of population-focused nursing care with an emphasis on diverse and underserved populations. Includes epidemiological consideration.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 446. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 446 • Practicum VI: Population-Based Nursing 2 Credits
Provision of population-based nursing care with an emphasis on diverse and underserved populations. Application of public health competencies and theories in population-based settings.
Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 440. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 447 • Practicum VII: Capstone 3 Credits
Provision of comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex health needs. Synthesis of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, leadership skills, and professional standards to manage care and improve health outcomes. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration.
Prerequisites: NURS 405, NURS 433, NURS 437, NURS 438, NURS 439, NURS 440, NURS 446 Corequisites: NURS 450, NURS 460 Total fees: $110 ($80 Malpractice Insurance Fee, $30 Clinical Site Placement Fee). Special Notes: This course is offered only for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 450 • Leadership Development 3 Credits
Application of the leadership role in preparation to enter the professional nursing workforce. Integration of clinical judgment, evidence, leadership and management principles, and professional standards in professional practice.
Prerequisites: NURS 405, NURS 433, NURS 437, NURS 438, NURS 439, NURS 440, NURS 446, PSYC 335. Corequisites: NURS 447, NURS 460. Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
NURS 460 • Skills III: Nursing Synthesis 3 Credits
A focus on the transition from the student role to the role of the professional nurse. Synthesis of critical thinking, leadership skills, evidence, and professional standards to manage care in complex clinical situations. This course is a laboratory course.
Prerequisites: NURS 405, NURS 433, NURS 437, NURS 438, NURS 439, NURS 440, NURS 446. Corequisites: NURS 447, NURS 450. Total fees: $190 ($140 Lab Fee, and $50 Online Testing Fee). Special Notes: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program.
PSYC 335 • Introduction to Statistics 4 Credits
Introduction to descriptive, correlational, non-parametric, and inferential statistics. Description of the uses of research and statistical concepts in society today. Perform and interpret statistical analyses from existing data sets. Interpret statistical analyses in published research articles.
Fulfills: CAPS Goal Area 4.