Midland Lutheran College

RN-BSN Baccalaureate Experiential Nursing Degree

The Baccalaureate Experiential Nursing Degree (B.E.N.D.) is a program offered at Midland Lutheran College which provides the already licensed registered nurse with the opportunity to receive credit for past learning experiences, and get a BSN. The B.E.N.D. student will be given the opportunity to test out of general college courses as well as specific nursing courses.

This program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for state licensure as registered nurses.

Benefits and Skills:

The professional online nursing courses will prepare you for professional practice in various settings, provide a great foundation for graduate study in nursing, and promote life-long learning and growth for our students as individuals, professionals and citizens. Completion of the online program also equips you with an extensive amount of clinical experience.

A Midland Nursing Major:

demonstrates critical thinking skills like reasoning, analysis, research and decision making during nursing practice
communicates professionally and therapeutically with clients, patients and co-workers
displays professional attitudes, values and skills when fulfilling various nurse roles in promoting client adaptation and improvement.

Requirements:

A cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
Currently possessing an unencumbered license as a R.N.
Employed in an area of nursing within the last three years or have taken a refresher course within the past year.

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