Bethany Lutheran College is the recipient of a generous $6,000 grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation. The funding will be used for the addition of a teaching/lab space that is part of the College’s proposed nursing program. Bethany Lutheran College proposed to add a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program to its academic offerings. While the program can only function after review and approval by Minnesota Board of Nursing, the projected timeline for the nursing program could have it operational by the fall 2017. Current freshmen and sophomore students may already take courses that will be required for the proposed nursing program.
There is strong community and regional support for Bethany’s proposed nursing program. The College has received letters of support from numerous health care organizations and educational institutions throughout southern Minnesota. Several health care organizations providing direct patient care have committed to partnering with Bethany to provide clinical experiences, and are also indicating that they will strongly consider hiring Bethany Lutheran College bachelor of science in nursing graduates.
“This wonderful gift from the Mankato Clinic Foundation helps Bethany to equip the important teaching/lab space needed for the proposed nursing program. The support of the Mankato Clinic Foundation was critical to reaching our goal for this component of the proposed nursing major. It’s my hope that this gift will be the impetus for a long standing partnership with the Mankato Clinic,” said Art Westphal, Bethany’s Vice President for Advancement.