Program Overview

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IU School of Nursing

The Indiana University School of Nursing offers a range of programs for students pursuing a career in nursing. The school provides a comprehensive education that prepares students for the changing healthcare landscape.

Programs and Degree Tracks

The IU School of Nursing offers the following programs and degree tracks:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Traditional Track
  • Second Degree Accelerated BSN Track
  • RN to BSN Track
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• PhD in Nursing Science
• Certificates

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The BSN program is designed to prepare students for a career in nursing. The program offers three tracks: traditional, accelerated second degree, and RN to BSN.

Traditional Track

The traditional track is for students who do not have a bachelor's degree or prior nursing education. This track requires four years of full-time study, and all coursework takes place on the home campus.

Traditional TrackHonors Program

High-achieving students can pursue the traditional track with opportunities to work with a faculty mentor and conduct important research.

Second Degree Accelerated Track

The second degree accelerated track is for students who have completed a 120 credit hour accredited baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field and would like to pursue a nursing career.

RN to BSN Degree Completion Option

The RN to BSN degree completion option is for registered nurses who want to earn a BSN degree. All coursework takes place online.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the BSN program are as follows:

• Fall entry:
  • Applications available online: January 15 to April 15 (Traditional BSN), January 15 to June 15 (Accelerated BSN)
  • Final course completion deadline: End of spring semester (Traditional BSN)
  • Priority deadline for course completion: Mid-July (Accelerated BSN)
  • Notifications sent to students: June 1 (Traditional BSN), End of July (Accelerated BSN)
  • Nursing coursework begins: August (Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN)
• Spring entry (Indianapolis and Fort Wayne only):
  • Applications available online: July 15 to November 15 (Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN)
  • Final course completion deadline: End of fall semester (Traditional BSN)
  • Priority deadline for course completion: Mid-December (Accelerated BSN)
  • Notifications sent to students: December 15 (Traditional BSN), End of December (Accelerated BSN)
  • Nursing coursework begins: January (Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN)
• Summer entry (Second Degree Accelerated track only):
  • Applications available online: January 15 to March 15
  • Priority deadline for course completion: Mid-March
  • Notifications sent to students: End of March
  • Nursing coursework begins: May

Learning Outcomes

The BSN program is designed to prepare students with the skills, practical experience, and knowledge needed to thrive in the changing healthcare landscape. The program values critical thinking, effective communication, accountable leadership and management, holistic, individual, family, community, and population-centered nursing care, and more.

Licensure

The IU School of Nursing academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure in Indiana. Students who plan to pursue licensure in a state other than Indiana should review each state's educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact.

Research Areas

The IU School of Nursing has several areas of research excellence, including:

• Serious Illness Care
• Community and Health Systems
• Quality of Life and Chronic Condition Management
• Prevention and Health Promotion

Centers

The IU School of Nursing has several centers, including:

• Champion Center for Cancer Control Research
• Center for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Illness
• Social Network Health Research Lab
• Research in Palliative & End-of-life Communication and Training (RESPECT) Center

Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

The IU School of Nursing offers pre- and postdoctoral fellowships in several areas, including cancer prevention and control.