Nursing Program

We are thrilled that you’re considering a career in nursing and exploring our nursing program. At Bethel, we view nursing as one of the profound healing arts, where each individual brings unique gifts from God to serve others and honor Him. Choosing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Bethel means you’ll be equipped to enter a highly respected, dynamic profession, providing patient care in an ever-evolving and complex healthcare environment.

Bethel has a proud tradition of graduating exceptional nurses who are sought after for their skills, compassion, and leadership. Our graduates consistently make a positive impact on patient care, offering their expertise across the healthcare continuum and are well-prepared for graduate studies when ready to advance further in their careers.

Our faculty approaches nursing education as a collaborative effort, ensuring that each student receives the support needed to thrive. Through a carefully structured three-stage learning process, we integrate classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience. This begins with students reviewing materials independently, followed by interactive classroom discussions that deepen understanding. Afterward, students refine their skills in our nursing lab, where theory meets practice. Finally, at clinical sites, students apply their knowledge under the guidance of experienced faculty, progressively developing the confidence and competence needed to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care.

We invite you to join us on this rewarding journey to becoming a nurse. Together, we can help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact in the world of healthcare.

Sincerely,
Delecia Parker, DNP, MSN, RN
Director, Department of Nursing

Dear Constituents, Faculty, and Students,

The Department of Nursing at Bethel University is pleased to announce that an accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is scheduled for April 9–11, 2025.

In accordance with CCNE procedures, we invite our constituents—including faculty teaching in and students enrolled in the program under review—to submit written third-party comments to CCNE regarding our nursing programs. These comments must be submitted in English and directed to CCNE at thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.

The deadline for submitting third-party comments is March 19, 2025.

Please note the following:

• All third-party comments are confidential and will be shared only with the CCNE evaluation team prior to their visit. Comments will not be shared with the nursing program, CCNE’s Accreditation Review Committee, or CCNE’s Board of Commissioners.
• The evaluation team will consider comments that relate to the accreditation standards as part of their review process.

If you have any questions about this process or the upcoming review, please feel free to contact our office at [your email address or phone number].

Thank you for your attention to this important matter as we continue to uphold the quality and excellence of our nursing programs.

Sincerely,
Delecia Parker, DNP, MSN, RN
Director, Department of Nursing
Bethel University

As a nursing student at Bethel, you can be guaranteed we will do everything we can to help you to become one of our outstanding graduates. And as one of our exceptional graduates, you can expect to be highly recruited by local healthcare employers.

To learn more about completing a traditional Bachelor of Science degree or about the RN to BSN program, visit the Nursing Program Academic Information page. 

Bethel University's Nursing Program achieved a 100 percent first time pass rate for the 2023 graduating class.  The four-year pass rate for the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 was 90 percent.  Bethel's Nursing Program has been rated #15 of the 52 schools of nursing in Tennessee.

If you would like to come in a speak with someone, you may find us at Bethel University Department of Nursing, 647 Stonewall North, McKenzie, TN 38201.

Nursing Line: (731) 352-6499
Fax: (731) 352-4589

Please note that the Bethel University Nursing Program meets the requirements for professional licensure in Tennessee. Students seeking licensure in another state are responsible for contacting the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify Bethel's program complies with the requirements.