Midland Lutheran College

Nursing Programs Offered

RN to BSN Program Details

The program of studies for the nursing major is consistent with the college goal of providing a liberal arts education for students in a Christian context. The curriculum provides an approximate balance in general and professional education. Liberal arts courses related to aesthetic sensitivity, American heritage, Christianity, contemporary issues, moral responsibility, personal wellness, scientific literacy, societal structures and world community provide a foundation for the professional nursing courses. The professional nursing courses prepare the graduate for professional practice in various settings, provide a foundation for graduate study in nursing, and promote life-long learning and growth toward maturity as individuals, professional persons and citizens. The curriculum for the nursing major is designed to produce a Midland Nursing graduate who:

-demonstrates the critical thinking skills of reasoning, analysis, research and decision making reflective of evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice by:
-applying the nursing process to assist clients to meet basic human needs (physiological, emotional, environmental, cultural and spiritual) and to support and promote adaptation of clients as individuals, families, groups and communities;
-using decision making in providing client care;
-applying ethical principles and practices to nursing situations;
-using research findings in the practice environment.
-communicates therapeutically with clients and co-workers to facilitate nursing care delivery;
-performs evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions to assist clients in meeting basic human needs and to support and promote adaptation of clients in any of a variety of settings;
-demonstrate professional attitudes, values and skills when fulfilling various nurse roles in promoting client adaptation by:
-accepting individual responsibility and accountability for one’s nursing practice;
-displaying respect for the uniqueness, worth and dignity of clients, selected groups and the community in nursing practice;
-complying with professional standards of the American Nurses’ Association;
-evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning concepts provided to clients and co-workers;
-demonstrating leadership in a variety of settings;
-implementing planned change in providing client care.

The nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94986, Lincoln, Neb., 68509-4986, (402) 471-2133. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission is located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Ga 30326. The telephone number is (404) 975-5000. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) as required for state licensure as a registered nurse. They are prepared for entry level positions in the health care system.

BSN Program Details

The program of studies for the nursing major is consistent with the college goal of providing a liberal arts education for students in a Christian context. The curriculum provides an approximate balance in general and professional education. Liberal arts courses related to aesthetic sensitivity, American heritage, Christianity, contemporary issues, moral responsibility, personal wellness, scientific literacy, societal structures and world community provide a foundation for the professional nursing courses. The professional nursing courses prepare the graduate for professional practice in various settings, provide a foundation for graduate study in nursing, and promote life-long learning and growth toward maturity as individuals, professional persons and citizens. The curriculum for the nursing major is designed to produce a Midland Nursing graduate who:

-demonstrates the critical thinking skills of reasoning, analysis, research and decision making reflective of evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice by:
-applying the nursing process to assist clients to meet basic human needs (physiological, emotional, environmental, cultural and spiritual) and to support and promote adaptation of clients as individuals, families, groups and communities;
-using decision making in providing client care;
-applying ethical principles and practices to nursing situations;
-using research findings in the practice environment.
-communicates therapeutically with clients and co-workers to facilitate nursing care delivery;
-performs evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions to assist clients in meeting basic human needs and to support and promote adaptation of clients in any of a variety of settings;
-demonstrate professional attitudes, values and skills when fulfilling various nurse roles in promoting client adaptation by:
-accepting individual responsibility and accountability for one’s nursing practice;
-displaying respect for the uniqueness, worth and dignity of clients, selected groups and the community in nursing practice;
-complying with professional standards of the American Nurses’ Association;
-evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning concepts provided to clients and co-workers;
-demonstrating leadership in a variety of settings;
-implementing planned change in providing client care.

The nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94986, Lincoln, Neb., 68509-4986, (402) 471-2133. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission is located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Ga 30326. The telephone number is (404) 975-5000. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) as required for state licensure as a registered nurse. They are prepared for entry level positions in the health care system.