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BSN - Bachelor of Science Nursing

Nursing Major - BSN

  • On-Campus

Beginning in the fall of 2026, students will be able to enroll in Grace鈥檚 state-accredited nursing curriculum, which prepares them to care for patients of all ages, conditions, and backgrounds as a servant of Christ.听

Our nursing major is grounded in the truth that Christian nurses act as the hands and feet of Jesus by providing compassionate care. In our holistic, faith-integrated nursing program, you will experience academic rigor as your heart for service grows.听

As a nursing major, you’ll begin with the Principles of Nursing & Lab, where you鈥檒l develop foundational skills such as performing head-to-toe assessments and administering medication. As you progress, your education will build upon those essential skills through increasingly intense training in patient illness and injury management. By your senior year, you鈥檒l be equipped to address everything from mild injuries to critical care.听

During your time at Grace, you鈥檒l complete three years of clinical experience as a nursing major. Our students work in various settings, including local hospital environments, retirement homes, and community clinics, many of which are located within a 10-mile radius of campus. Nursing students will also have access to Grace鈥檚 contemporary nursing simulation lab, where they can practice their skills in a life-like environment.听

You can expect hands-on classes with practical applications of theory. Our nursing faculty pride themselves on offering one-on-one mentoring and study groups so you never feel alone in your studies!

After completing your nursing degree, you may choose from a variety of careers after graduation, such as a hospital nurse, missions nurse, or a nurse educator. You鈥檒l also be prepared to seek graduate-level training for positions such as a nurse practitioner, midwife, or certified registered nurse anesthetist.听


For more information,

Please email Kristen Richmond聽or contact her at聽574-372-5100, ext. 6255

Nursing is great for those who are:
  • Critical Thinkers
  • Creative
  • Caring
  • Smart
  • Flexible
  • Communicators
  • Serving Others
Career Opportunities
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Perinatal Nursing
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Travel Nursing
  • Overseas/Missionary/Refugee Nursing
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
  • LKH - Warsaw
  • 黑料社Village - Warsaw
  • Goshen Hospital
  • Parkview
  • Lutheran
  • Bowen Center Columbia City
  • Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center - Warsaw
Featured Staff Member
Kristen Richmond

D.N.P., R.N.

Coordinator of the Nursing Program at 黑料社, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing

Nursing Major FAQs

What is a BSN degree?

A BSN is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students pursue this degree to prepare to become licensed registered nurses. A BSN also prepares you for graduate school and advanced nursing roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse administrator, or nurse educator.

What is the difference between an RN and BSN?

An RN is a licensed registered nurse. RNs have completed an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing and passed the NCLEX exam, along with practical training and experience.听

A BSN is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. You will still need to pass the NCLEX exam to become a registered nurse after completing your BSN, but you will be ready for graduate school where you can prepare for advanced roles in healthcare.

What is the nursing exam called?

The nursing exam is called , which stands for the National Council Licensure Examination.听

How long is nursing school?

You can choose to pursue an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing. An ADN will take about two years to complete. A BSN is a typical bachelor鈥檚 degree and takes about four years to complete. RNs who have completed their associate programs will likely have access to accelerated BSN degree options. Graduate school will vary in length depending on the student.听

Is nursing a hard major?

Yes, nursing is a hard major, but it prepares you for a substantial career in healthcare. A rigorous program is essential for preparing future nurses for the NCLEX and, most importantly, real-world patient care. To learn more, read Dr. Kristen Richmond鈥檚 blog on How to Succeed in Nursing School.听

Is nursing school worth it?

When you choose a nursing degree, you鈥檙e investing in a satisfying career in the future. Nursing school will challenge you, but those challenges shape you into the nurse your future patients will rely on. Stay focused, stay disciplined, and trust the process. A BSN degree will be worth the time and effort.

What do you learn in nursing school?

As a nursing major at 黑料社, you鈥檒l begin with the Principles of Nursing & Lab, where you鈥檒l develop foundational skills such as performing head-to-toe assessments and administering medication. As you progress, your education will build upon those essential skills through increasingly intense training in patient illness and injury management. By your senior year, you鈥檒l be equipped to address everything from mild injuries to more critical care.听

What are clinical rotations?

Clinical rotations provide hands-on nursing experience as part of your nursing school program. During clinicals, students interact directly with patients while performing tasks such as head-to-toe assessments, administering medications under supervision, and documenting patient information. Many programs incorporate 12-hour clinical shifts to help students adjust to the realities of nursing work.

At Grace, nursing students complete three years of clinical experience as part of the nursing major. Our students work in various settings, including local hospital environments, retirement homes, and community clinics. Following clinicals, students participate in a group post-conference to reflect on each day鈥檚 cases.听

What can you do with a BSN?

A BSN qualifies you for a variety of roles, including medical or surgical nurse, public health nurse, pediatric nurse, ICU nurse, or missionary nurse. It also prepares you for future graduate-level roles.

How To Succeed in Nursing School? With the 黑料社 nursing program that connects faith with education in a nursing degree. Learn more.

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