Nursing
Why Study Nursing at TFC?
The Fetterman School of Nursing intentionally instills and promotes knowledge across multiple fields of study. This includes a broad range of scientific disciplines, the arts and humanities, mathematics, and theological and biblical studies. The BSN degree emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care that is delivered in a variety of settings across the lifespan. Essential components include a focus on servant leadership, spiritual care, cultural humility, and global engagement. In 2024, our Fetterman School of Nursing graduates had a 100% first-time pass rate for NCLEX, the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses.
Fetterman School of Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year prelicensure degree that will prepare a nurse generalist for leadership and practice in the role of a professional registered nurse. The School of Nursing program is structured to challenge students to become competent, moral nursing leaders who excel in compassionate care and who will impact the world, transform health care, and view nursing as a sacred ministry.
Nursing Courses
The Nursing major is a 130 hour program that includes 68 hours of general education courses (including 15 hours of Bible & Theology) and 62 hours in Nursing-specific courses.
Featured Courses:
- Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
- Health Assessment & Promotion
- Maternal Newborn Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Care of Complex Patient Across the Lifespan
- Adult Health Care
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What can you do with a Nursing degree?
When you earn a degree in Nursing, you will find that there are many career opportunities available to you. Upon successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), you would be qualified to work alongside other health care professionals in providing and coordinating patient care in a variety of settings including hospitals, out-patient centers, medical offices, and other care facilities. Career opportunities available for new BSN-prepared nurses may be found in the following areas:
Medical/Surgical Nursing
Medical/surgical nurses provide nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Nurses may also work in the perioperative areas such as the pre-operative, operating room (OR), and post-anesthesia care units (PACU).
Women’s Health Nursing
Women’s health nurses provide specialized care in the areas of labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal intensive care units (NICU).
School/Pediatric Nursing
School/pediatric nurses are specifically trained to work infants and children ranging from newborn through the teenage years.
Hospice Nursing
Hospice nurses provide care for patients who are facing the end of life and their families.
Oncology Nursing
Oncology nurses care for patients undergoing treatment for cancer or who are at risk for cancer.
Emergency/Intensive Care Nursing
ER and ICU nurses are specifically trained and educated for emergency situations involving serious injuries and life support systems.
Additional Nursing Opportunities
With experience and/or additional education, BSN-prepared nurses may pursue additional opportunities in the areas of nursing administration, nursing education, and advanced practice nursing such as nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife
