Program Overview

IU School of Nursing

The Indiana University School of Nursing offers a range of programs for students pursuing a career in nursing.

Programs and Degree Tracks

The school provides various degree tracks, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Traditional Track
  • Second Degree Accelerated BSN Track
  • RN to BSN Track
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nursing Education
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner
    • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
    • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-MSN DNP
    • Executive Leadership Track
    • Advanced Clinical Track
• PhD in Nursing Science
• Certificates

BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner Program

The BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner program is a hybrid program that prepares graduates to be healthcare leaders ready to provide direct patient care and work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Program Details

• The program has four specialty tracks.
• Courses are taught by IU faculty at the top of their profession.
• Hands-on lab experiences and clinical hours in the state-of-the-art Fairbanks Simulation Center prepare students to confidently and competently deliver care.
• Cohorts start one time per year, in the fall.
• The BSN-DNP degree can be completed in three years full-time or four years part-time and includes 66 credit hours and 1,005 clinical hours.

Specialty Tracks

The BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner program offers the following specialty tracks:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Uses high acuity clinical expertise to improve the health outcomes of critical ill adults.
• Family Nurse Practitioner: Provides comprehensive primary care for individuals across the lifespan and their families.
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Provides comprehensive primary healthcare to well, at-risk, and chronically ill children in a variety of settings.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Assesses, diagnoses, and provides clinical management for the treatment of mental illness across the lifespan.

Research

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 The school is also home to several research 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

Academics

The school offers various academic resources, including:

• Simulation & Skills Centers
• Learning Tools & Technologies
• Clinical Partnerships
• Study Abroad and Global Programs
• Health Policy & Advocacy

Outreach and Continuing Education

The IU School of Nursing provides outreach and continuing education opportunities, including:

• Upcoming Programs
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training
• Simulation Excellence
• Lectureship Series
• Past Programs

Alumni and Giving

The school has an active alumni community and offers various ways to give back, including:

• Alumni Awards
• Share Your Story
• Ways to Give
• Get Involved