Entries by Nick Bucko

New Northwestern College MSN degree to address national nurse educator shortage

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As the health care industry faces a critical need for qualified nursing faculty, Northwestern College is proud to announce the launch of its new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in nursing education. This fully online program, which starts in August and can be completed in two years, is designed to empower nurses to transition from high-stress clinical environments into the classroom, preparing them to teach at the RN and BSN levels.

Northwestern online programs receive high rankings

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Northwestern College tied for 24th in the online bachelor’s degree program category in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, released on Jan. 27. This is the highest score among institutions in Iowa and members of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).

Northwestern College recognized as best-in-class employer

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Northwestern College has been named a best-in-class employer by Gallagher, the college’s benefits consultant, as part of its 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in benefits strategy, employee well-being and cost management, based on an in-depth benchmarking analysis of employers nationwide.