The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Northwestern College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Opened in 2019, the $24 million DeWitt Family Science Center houses the nursing, biology and chemistry departments and includes:

• Three simulation rooms (obstetrics, pediatrics, medical/surgery) with two-way mirrors for faculty observation
• Two mock doctor's office exam rooms & two critical care rooms
• Six advanced human patient simulators (adult, child, pregnant mother and newborn)
• Virtual reality simulator to practice skills like IV insertions and administering injections
• Hospital-based computerized medication system
• Electronic health record simulation program 

Northwestern nursing faculty will encourage you throughout your nursing school journey, and you'll receive personal attention and career mentoring from a nurse adviser who will continue to be a resource after you graduate. You'll also have access to free tutoring services from a full-time professional science tutor and 70+ student tutors.

After your junior year, you'll be eligible to apply for highly competitive and paid summer internships, helping you gain valuable nursing experience above and beyond your required clinical hours. Recent student nurses have interned at health care facilities such as:

• Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL
• Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls, SD
• Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
• University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 

As a nursing student at NWC, you'll complete a medical mission experience in a cross-cultural setting in the U.S. or abroad. Many students choose to go on a 10-day Spring Service Partnership or 10-week Summer of Service, where they serve in hospitals and clinics or partner with global missionaries working in community health and development.

Through partner programs, Northwestern nursing students have opportunities to travel to Africa and Latin America. One popular option is study in Tanzania, where you will be introduced to the African country’s health services, tribal customs, language and culture; visit Selian Lutheran Hospital, rural HIV clinics and an orphanage; observe health teaching in villages and schools; and partner with local nursing students.

Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) is an international organization that encourages both professional and student nurses to share the good news of Jesus Christ through loving, compassionate care for their patients. Northwestern's NCF chapter hosts community-building activities for nursing students and faculty. Members also plan and implement health care awareness and outreach projects like promoting blood drives and Christmas caroling at area nursing homes. In addition, student representatives from each class of nurses participate in department meetings and decision-making.

If you'd like to further your medical training, Northwestern offers an accredited Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. Our faith-based program will prepare you to provide compassionate medical care in a variety of settings, including primary care and family medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, surgery and other sub-specialties.