Academic Programs and Disciplines Nursing Nursing Programs (M.S., Certificate) The M.S. in Nursing and the Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader Certificates are offered through the Department of Nursing and administered through the Graduate School. The Department of Nursing at Bethel University has three primary 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 learners for lifelong learning with a theoretical foundation based on Judeo-Christian principles, and the liberal arts and sciences. • to express Christian values within the nursing profession through excellence in professional practice, scholarly endeavors, and community service. Bethel University seeks applicants who are visionary, articulate, and abstract thinkers. These applicants will be nurses who are willing to grow personally as well as professionally. Progression and graduation: To progress in the program and graduate, the learner must meet Bethel University requirements for academic progress. Further details on departmental policies and procedures are described in the Nursing Program Student Handbook.
M.S. in Nursing Major in Nursing (NURG) The master’s program comprises a series of core courses plus the completion of one concentration: Nurse Educator or Nurse Leader. The program prepares nurse leaders who will effect change at a systems level.
Program Outcomes Bethel prepares nurses who, in advanced nursing roles, will be able to: 1. provide leadership in a variety of systems to promote the health of individuals and communities; 2. synthesize knowledge and theories of leadership, nursing, and other disciplines to advance the nursing profession; 3. integrate ethical perspectives and Christian principles in fulfilling advanced nursing roles;
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