
DES MOINES, IOWA – (August 22, 2024) A new partnership between and will allow students to earn an from Faith Baptist College and an (BSN) from Ƶ.
Leaders from both colleges met on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, to sign the formal agreement into action.
“This partnership between two centennial institutions collaborating to produce graduates that go out and make a difference when many others are just trying to make a point is very exciting!” saidFaith Baptist Bible College President Jim Tillotson, DDiv, MMin. “These two distinctive degrees from our prestigious institutions will lay the foundation for successful careers for our compassionate, knowledgeable graduates to become outstanding servant leaders in their fields.”
After completing their degree at Faith Baptist, students who meet admission requirements will be eligible to begin nursing coursework at Ƶ. Upon successful completion of the nursing program, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN exam).
Ƶ’s one-year Accelerated BSN offers three in the fall, spring, and summer semesters, enabling a convenient transition for students.
“The combination of these two degrees and disciplines – faith and science – are foundational to the success of these future healthcare professionals,” Ƶ President Adreain Henry, OD, EdD, MBA, explained. “Faith underscores everything we do, and we are committed to upholding our shared Christian values through this innovative partnership.”
Ƶ offers similar Accelerated BSN partnership programs across the state of Iowa with , , and .
Students can learn more by visiting Ƶ’s or website dedicated to this partnership.
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is a health sciences specialty school rooted in the Catholic heritage of the Sisters of Ƶ. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Ƶ offers,, and,, and. Through our unique hands-on learning, unparalleled clinical rotations, and accelerated education offerings, our students are prepared to enter the workforce quickly with the critical skills necessary to make an immediate impact in their chosen healthcare careers. Guided by our Core Values of Knowledge, Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence, Ƶ has been transforming students into successful healthcare professionals for 125 years.

