The program gives students a broad approach to nursing, providing a base for graduate study or immediate entry into the nursing profession. It is Luther's mission to produce well-rounded and capable students. In the context of a Christian, liberal arts institution, student nurses explore the sciences and the humanities in addition to their nursing courses. The first year provides a foundation in the liberal arts. An introductory course in nursing gives the student an overview of the nursing profession.
Faculty members advise each student about career opportunities in nursing.
Students entering the nursing program should have a solid background in English, math, biology, and chemistry. Clinical nursing courses begin in the fall of the sophomore year. Nursing courses at this level emphasize health assessment throughout the life span in a variety of settings. These learning experiences develop new communication and interpersonal skills. Third-year students engage in a concentrated study of nursing concepts through caring for children and adults with physical and emotional problems.