Health Care

Evangel’s nursing program is a cooperative effort with Cox College. Participants earn two bachelor’s degrees: a B.S. in Healthcare from Evangel University and a B.S. in Nursing from Cox College. This is an all-inclusive fully accredited 4 year program. As EU students, they live on campus and participate in Evangel student life. Students complete nursing prerequisite courses and nearly all core curriculum requirements during the first three semesters. During the last five semesters, students take courses in nursing theory and clinical work in the Cox Health Systems network. When they complete the program, students are eligible to the NCLEX exam with qualifies them for licensure as a registered nurse.

The Bachelor’s degree with a major in Health Care requires the completion of all nursing course work (approximately 66 credits) as determined by Cox College or another accredited college of nursing for completion of the B.S.N. degree. It also requires 19 credits from the Evangel Department of Natural and Applied Sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Health Care Nursing program will:

  1. Develop understanding of function/structure/classification of human beings and their pathogens.
  2. Effectively communicate principles of biology through oral means.
  3. Effectively communicate principles of biology through written means.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques.
  5. Demonstrate ability to know, analyze, and synthesize scientific principles.

Entry into the Cox College nursing program is competitive. Applicants need to meet academic standards in their Prerequisite courses (no grades lower than C and minimum GPA of 3.00) and meet the Math Proficiency requirements (see the Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences Catalog under Math Proficiency).

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

HLTH 221 : First Aid and CPR

Explains immediate care of injuries and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac and pulmonary emergencies. Open to all students.

Credits

3