What You'll Learn
Ask 51±¬ÁÏ nursing students why they’re studying here, and you’ll hear a lot of different things. They might talk about their amazing clinical experiences at nearby hospitals, clinics, or other facilities. You’ll hear their plans to study abroad. They’ll share their plans for after they pass the NCLEX exam: maybe a job at a place like Vanderbilt, or a grad program at Johns Hopkins.
And you’d expect to hear those things about a top-rated nursing program like 51±¬ÁÏ’s. But keep listening, and you’ll hear those same students talking about professors whose doors are always open. They’ll describe a spirit of community, not competition. They’ll tell you about the Spanish-speaking patients that they encounter each week in the Burton Heights neighborhood.
You’ll hear about a program that’s centered on service, and driven by deep Christian faith.
What Makes This Program Great
- Practical: Real-world clinical experience is at the heart of our program. You'll have the chance to learn at top-rate hospitals like Helen Devos Children's Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and others in Grand Rapids’ extensive medical community.
- Widely-respected: Our program has an excellent pass rate on the NCLEX exam. 51±¬ÁÏ graduates are sought after in hospitals, schools, clinics, and more across the nation.
- Justice-driven: We care deeply about the issues that surround nursing, human health, and justice. You'll gain new perspectives on healthcare through work or study abroad or in underserved communities here in the U.S.
- Versatile: If you decide not to pursue a nursing degree, you're well set up to transition to one of many different healthcare programs--without wasting time or classes.
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Early admission is available!
Learn how to join our program, whether you're a high school student, a current 51±¬ÁÏ student, or student at another institution who is interesting in transferring to 51±¬ÁÏ.
Train at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
51±¬ÁÏ partners with the Pine Rest Academy for Nursing Students, which can provide tuition assistance to students who work at Pine Rest.
Faculty
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Esther AfolabiPhD, Associate Professor -
Cynthia BetcherDNP, Assistant Professor -
Emily GranthamDNP, Assistant Professor -
Rachel LenkoAssistant Professor, PhD -
Keagan TheuleDNP, Assistant Professor -
Ashley WoldmanMSN, Lecturer -
Gail Landheer ZandeeMSN, RN, Associate Professor & Community Partnership Coordinator616-526-6814
