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Purpose

The purpose of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Bethel College is to prepare graduates in a Christian liberal arts setting to provide therapeutic nursing care to individuals and families within a community context. The ADN graduate is prepared to function in the roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession of nursing. Care is provided in various structured health care settings. The ADN graduate is expected to demonstrate respect for life, a loving concern for individuals and an appreciation of the need for ongoing education. Therefore, the ADN graduate is prepared to:

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking when making effective decisions while providing care for individuals, families and groups.
2. Communicate effectively with individuals, families and groups.
3. Modify safe therapeutic nursing interventions for culturally diverse individuals and families within a community context to achieve optimal functioning on the wellness-illness continuum.
4. Integrate the nursing process as a basis for nursing care and health promotion for individuals and families throughout the life span in structured health care settings.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of and respect for the spiritual dimensions of self and others in providing compassionate nursing care.
6. Demonstrate professional behaviors of leadership, accountability and professionalism according to the legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession.
7. Participate in self-development activities and organizations that advance, promote and improve nursing and health care.
8. Apply principles of teaching and learning to promote the health of individuals and their families.
9. Integrate knowledge from concepts of nursing, nursing research, the humanities and the social, biological and physical sciences when making nursing practice decisions and providing nursing care for individuals and families throughout the life span.
10. Collaborate with members of the health care team in the management of nursing care for individuals, families and groups.

ADN Program

The ADN program is available on the Bethel College campus or at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. The program consists of 72 hours of course work, which includes 35 hours of nursing courses, 18 hours of special cognates and 19 hours of general studies courses. Credits maybe transferred from accredited colleges or universities and by standardized national exams. The program may be completed part time over more semesters. However, the nursing courses must be completed in 5 years. A physical examination, immunizations, criminal background check, drug screen and completion of a CPR course are required prior to beginning clinical courses. Nursing courses are usually offered in a day time format.

2-Year Program Plan for an Associate Degree in Nursing

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