Nursing
Called to Care.
Equipped to Serve.
Earn two degrees in four years through Faith’s dual-credit nursing program.
Start your nursing career on a strong biblical foundation while gaining hands-on, accredited training in a real hospital setting.
Faith Baptist Bible College, in partnership with Mercy College of Health Sciences, offers an opportunity for students to earn two degrees while living on Faith’s campus:
- Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) through Mercy’s Accelerated B.S.N. program
Why Choose Nursing at Faith?
At Faith, your calling to serve Christ and your nursing career go hand in hand.
Immediate Placement
Eligible Faith students are guaranteed class placement in Mercy’s Accelerated B.S.N. program.
Biblical Foundation
Dual Bible and nursing degrees prepare you to serve patients with skill and Christlike compassion.
Save Time and Money
Maximize the value of the dual credit and transfer classes.
Launch with Confidence
Graduates enjoy strong job placement both during and after the program.
In Partnership with Mercy College of Health Sciences
Our partnership with Mercy, a fully accredited and nationally recognized program, allows students to benefit from 120+ years of high-quality healthcare education while transforming students into qualified healthcare professionals.
- Experienced Faculty: Learn from seasoned nurses who bring real-world experience to every class.
- High-Tech Labs: Train with advanced equipment and lifelike Sim manikins.
- MercyOne Clinicals: Gain hands-on experience at MercyOne Medical Center.
- Jumpstart Opportunities: Explore MercyOne tuition assistance and job placement options.
Program Pathway
First Three Years
- Students take classes on Faith’s campus, gaining a firm biblical foundation and completing their prerequisites for Mercy’s accelerated 12-month nursing program.
- During their third year, students must apply for admission to Mercy’s accelerated B.S.N. program. Students then choose to begin the 12-month B.S.N. program as part of their Summer, Fall, or Winter classes.
Fourth Year
- Students continue to live on Faith’s campus while completing their Mercy B.S.N. courses, labs, and clinicals on Mercy’s campus—just a 20-minute drive from Faith.
- At the end of the program, students who have maintained the requisite GPAs will graduate from Faith with an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercy.
- Upon successful completion of the nursing requirements, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN exam).
Combine your calling with your career
Apply to Faith and pursue a pathway to take the Word to the world, faithfully serving Him in healthcare here and abroad.
Program Objectives
Graduates of Faith’s Nursing Program will be able to:
Communicate Effectively and Collaboratively
Utilize interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals, employing a variety of communication methods and resources.
Integrate a Biblical Worldview in Clinical Practice
Apply ethical, biblical, and moral principles in clinical reasoning, decision-making, and professional judgment to provide spiritually informed nursing care.
Deliver Safe, Patient-Centered Care
Implement holistic, compassionate nursing care across the lifespan and in diverse healthcare settings, integrating evidence-based practice, nursing science, critical thinking, and problem-solving principles.
Demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills
Apply biblical and managerial principles of leadership in coordinating care, managing resources, and collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve high-quality patient outcomes.
Exhibit Professional Responsibility and Accountability
Demonstrate integrity, personal and professional accountability, and responsibility for nursing judgments and actions in all aspects of practice.
Promote Lifelong Learning and Advocacy
Pursue ongoing professional and spiritual growth through continued practice, research, community involvement, and advocacy for excellence in nursing care, policy, and practice guided by a biblical framework.
Course Overview
Fall Semester (14 credits)
- Introduction to Bible Study (3 credits)
- Old Testament, History, and Poetry (3 credits)
- English Composition I (3 credits)
- New Student Orientation (0 credits)
- The Family (3 credits)
- Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry (2 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
- New Testament Survey (3 credits)
- English Composition II (3 credits)
- Intro to Psychology and Counseling (3 credits)
- College Mathematics (3 credits)
- Personal Evangelism (1 credit)
- Christian Experience (2 credits)
Fall Semester (14 credits)
- Genesis (2 credits)
- Introduction to Communication (3 credits)
- Bible Doctrine I (3 credits)
- Nutrition (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
- Old Testament Prophets (3 credits)
- Trauma and Crisis Counseling (2 credits)
- Bible Doctrine IV (3 credits)
- Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)
Fall Semester (13 credits)
- Matthew (2 credits)
- Romans (2 credits)
- Music Appreciation (3 credits)
- Bible Doctrine (2 credits)
- Human Anatomy with Lab (4 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
- Acts (2 credits)
- Contemporary Ethics (3 credits)
- Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- Apologetics and Worldview (3 credits)
- Human Physiology with Lab (4 credits)
12-Month Accelerated Program
Course Requirements for the Major:
- NUA 302 Pharmacology
- NUA 311 Holistic Assessment in Nursing
- NUA 313 Pathophysiology
- NUA 315 History and Trends in Nursing Practice
- NUA 331 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- NUA 335 Competencies in Nursing
- NUA 337 Research
- NUA 361 Nursing I
- NUA 363 Family Health
- NUA 367 Population Health and Clinical Prevention
- NUA 421 Nursing II
- NUA 423 Mental Health
- NUA 432 Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration
- NUA 451 Nursing III
- NUA 453 Gerontology
- NUA 460 Complex Care in Nursing Practice
- NUA 465 Transition to Nursing Practice
- NUA 435 Informatics, Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments
Total Nursing Credit Hours: 49
Total BSN Degree Credits: 120
Upon successful completion of the nursing requirements, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN exam).
Future Career Opportunities
Graduates from our dual-degree program have opportunities to pursue nursing careers in a variety of fields:
- Mission Field Healthcare Provider
- Hospital or Clinic Nurse
- Residential Elderly Care
- Home Health Care
- Hospice
- Nurse Manager
- K-12, College, Camp Nurse
Rooted in faith and excellence, our new nursing program prepares students to serve with both clinical skill and Christ-like compassion, blending medicine and ministry. Here, future nurses learn that caring for the body can be an act of worship—honoring God through every patient interaction. Blending rigorous science with a heart for ministry, this program equips graduates to serve, lead, and minister in healthcare settings around the world.
Dr. Steve TaylorER Clinician • Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions
How will FBBC provide the prerequisite classes?
Faith has arranged for the prerequisite classes to be taught remotely. Classes will be assigned a time and classroom where the class will be taught by a remote instructor, with an FBBC teaching assistant.
Can I get financial aid from both colleges?
Students may only receive Federal Financial Aid and Iowa Tuition Grant (Iowa students only) for one institution at a time. To remain eligible, students must not complete a degree from either college until all the requirements for both are complete. Both FBBC and Mercy offer private institutional aid to assist students. Mercy One, as well as many other hospitals and clinics, offer post-graduation employment incentives and loan forgiveness for employees.
Can I work while a pre-nursing/nursing student?
During their first three years at Faith, students are encouraged to work in a healthcare setting as CNAs, medical technicians, unit clerks, etc., in order to gain experience in the medical field. Mercy College of Health Sciences offers grants for CNA training and offers jobs at their many Mercy One clinics and hospitals.
During their fourth year, students should plan to focus all their attention on their accelerated nursing classes and clinicals, without outside employment.
