Programs
Program Accreditation
The Andrews University Nursing program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and holds accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission* (NLNAC).
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
The Andrews University Department of Nursing offers two undergraduate programs, which are listed below. Students just beginning their college education will enroll in the NCLEX preparatory program. Students already holding an Associate's degree and/or are already an R.N. will enroll in the B.S. completion program for R.N.'s. Both prepare students for a career in professional nursing, are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and have full accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). The programs focus on the provision of care and the promotion of health for individuals and families through classroom and laboratory experiences in a variety of settings. Strong and varied clinical experience is gained through hospital and community agencies and work with clients of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups. Certain G.P.A. requirements, training, and medical requirements must be met for progression in both programs.
Baccalaureate Program
The baccalaureate program provides a complete spectrum of professional study, as well as a general education in the arts, humanities, and sciences. The program can be completed in 8 semesters of full-time study, with 59 nursing credits needed for completion. Through course work and hands-on experience students are given the background needed to pass the NCLEX licensure examination. Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue graduate studies.
Baccalaureate Completion Program for Registered Nurses
The baccalaureate completion program is for R.N.'s already holding an Associate's degree. It takes two years of full-time study to be awarded the B.S. in Nursing. The program consists of 32 credits of upper division nursing. The B.S. completion student is expected to identify health needs, assess health status, plan and implement suitable nursing interventions, utilize previously mastered concepts and skills to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and readjust plans as needed. Having established career goals and having refined their clinical competency, R.N.'s can seek further education, which will strengthen their professional image, challenge their scholastic abilities, and prepare them for graduate school, if desired.
Admission requirements are as follows:
1. RN license in the United States (No exceptions are granted to this policy).
2. Minimum GPA of 2.75.
3. Minimum combined GPA for cognates of 2.75. A grade of C- is unacceptable for any cognate course.
4. Physical examination report that must include.
a. Tuberculin skin test (chest X-ray if positive) and yearly thereafter.
b. Proof of immunization or serum immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, and hepatitis B.
c. Proof of either having had chickenpox (dates of disease or tested for varicella-zoster antibodies) or the immunization.
5. Current CPR certification.
6. Criminal background check.
7. Finger Printing.
8. Drug Screening.
For those applicants whose native language is not English, the following may be substituted for the Nelson Denny test:
1. MELAB-score of 80.
2. TOEFL-score of 550 (paper based) or score of 213 (computer based)
Applicants who fail to meet any of the above may be admitted only after committee consideration of the specific circumstances. Additional course work may be required.
Undergraduate Practicum
A 1-credit practicum meets for 60 clock hours, a 2-credit practicum course meets for 120 clock hours. Practicum hours are indicated in the bulletin description of the course (i.e., see NRSG216).
Graduate Programs
The Andrews University Department of Nursing offers both a Master of Science (M.S.) in Nursing Education and a Post-M.S. Certificate in Nursing Education. The graduate programs prepare nurse educators to respond to the shortage of nurse educators in the country. Currently there are scholarships and loan programs specifically for Master's in Nursing Education degrees. Please connect with the department for information regarding the graduate program.