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.
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 may be transferred from accredited colleges or universities and by standardized national exams. The program may be completed 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 primarily offered in a day time format.
LPNs wishing to obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing should contact the School of Nursing to discuss with a nursing counselor for individual program planning options.
2-Year Program Plan for an Associate Degree in Nursing
| Year 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||||
| NUR | 111 | Nursing Fundamentals | 6 | |
| BIOL | 214 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
| CHEM | 150 | Intro to General, Organic, & Biochemistry | 4 | |
| PSYC | 182 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| 17 | ||||
| Second Semester | ||||
| NUR | 112 | Nursing I | 7 | |
| BIOL | 215 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | |
| PSYC | 288 | Life Span Development | 3 | |
| ENGL | 101 | Written Communication II | 3 | |
| 17 | ||||
| Summer Session (Choose One) | ||||
| BIBL | 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 | |
| BIBL | 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 | |
| THEO | 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||||
| Third Semester | ||||
| NUR | 211 | Nursing II | 7 | |
| BIOL | 312 | Microbiology | 4 | |
| NS | 211 | Nutrition | 3 | |
| SOC | 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 | |
| NURS | 241 | Nursing of the Older Adult | 1 | |
| 18 | ||||
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| NUR | 212 | Nursing III | 8 | |
| NUR | 228 | Nursing Roles & Perspectives | 2 | |
| NUR | 229 | Clinical Problem Solving | 1 | |
| NUR | 224 | Pharmacology | 3 | |
| COMM | 171 | Speech | 3 | |
| 17 | ||||
