Prepare for a career as a compassionate, talented nurse who makes a difference in your community.
In Bethel’s Department of Nursing, you’ll be prepared to provide a Christ-like presence in healthcare settings locally and around the world.
You’ll develop strong leadership skills in nursing practice and education so you’re ready to serve a diverse and changing society with excellence. When you choose nursing at Bethel, you're choosing a program with a strong reputation for developing high-quality nurses who go out and make a difference in their communities.
Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you explore our welcoming community, you can attend a class, meet with students and professors, and get a taste of life in our program.
All our academic departments stand out for their excellence and innovation—and the way our professors care about their students. Learn more about what sets our department apart.
You’ll find numerous opportunities to travel the world, get involved, apply what you’ve learned. Join student organizations like the Bethel Student Nurse Association, Nurses Christian Fellowship, and Chi-At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, or pursue research opportunities with faculty.
You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art nursing complex, which includes two skills labs and four life-like simulation labs. Here, you'll experience the nurse’s role in a controlled situation, which prepares you for professional nursing practice.
If you have an ACT score of 26 or higher or a TEAS exam score of advanced or higher, you'll have an opportunity for early admittance into the nursing program.
You’ll study the core concepts of nursing from a Christian perspective, integrating faith into your coursework.
A degree in nursing prepares you for diverse career paths and further education.
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Degree: Nursing Meet Elizabeth Hicok ’23. She’s grateful for how Bethel has prepared her for the nursing field, the relationships she’s made, and the support she’s found from her Bethel peers and professors.
We believe everyone has a story to tell. Envision how Bethel could become part of yours.
40th Anniversary Celebration of Bethel University Nursing 9 a.m. Lakeside Center A celebration of the past, present, and future of Bethel University Nursing!
FEB 14 2025Dedication Ceremony of the Nursing Class of 2027 4 p.m. Benson Great Hall Dedication Ceremony of the College of Arts & Sciences Nursing Class of 2027
MAY 23 2025Pinning Ceremony of the Nursing Class of 2025 3 p.m. Benson Great Hall Pinning Ceremony of the College of Arts & Sciences Nursing Class of 2025
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They’ll answer your questions, connect you with professors, and help you find the right time to visit campus. They’ll be there every step of the way to help make applying to Bethel as smooth as possible. Find your counselor
Faculty mentorsYou’ll experience close mentorship alongside supportive and knowledgeable professors who always have an open-door policy. You’ll also get to learn in a state-of-the-art nursing complex that includes two skills labs and four life-like simulation labs.
