Program Overview

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IU School of Nursing

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

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)
  • 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

Second Degree Accelerated BSN Track

The Second Degree Accelerated BSN track is a pre-licensure track for those who have a bachelor's degree in another field but do not have a prior nursing degree. It requires four semesters of full-time study, including summer sessions.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for the Second Degree Accelerated BSN track, applicants must:

• Be admitted to IU Indianapolis as a degree-seeking student
• Have graduated from a 120-credit hour accredited baccalaureate degree program in a non-nursing field
• Meet all courses required for admission to the School of Nursing

Steps to Apply

1. Be admitted to IU Indianapolis as a degree-seeking student: Provide documentation of at least a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Complete all required prerequisite courses:

• Anatomy (with in-person lab)
• Physiology (with in-person lab)
• Microbiology (with in-person lab)
• English Composition
• Introductory Psychology
• Introductory Sociology
• Life & Physical Sciences/Math courses
• Statistics course (300 or 400 level)
• Communications course
• Cultural Understanding course
• Arts & Humanities course
• Open Electives

3. Submit application to IU School of Nursing: The application for the ABSN program is only available online and must be submitted by specified published dates.

Academic Criteria

• Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for the first bachelor's degree
• Earn a 3.0 GPA for the 41 credits of required general education coursework
• Obtain an admissions planning sheet from an academic advisor
• Minimum grade of C (2.0) in each required BSN general education course
• Admission decisions based on grades earned in prerequisite courses

Disqualifying Factors

Students with a history of criminal convictions may be precluded from admission if they are not able to be placed in clinical settings.

Accelerated BSN Deadlines

Admission Cycle	Application Dates	Priority Course Completion Deadline	Admissions Notifications	Nursing Coursework Begins
Fall	January 15 to June 15	Mid-July	End of July	August
Spring	July 15 to November 15	Mid-December	End of December	January
Summer	January 15 to March 15	Mid-March	End of March	May

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 school is 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

Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

The school offers pre- and postdoctoral fellowships, including:

• Current and Past Fellows
• Cancer Prevention and Control

Outreach

The IU School of Nursing is committed to outreach and community engagement.

Continuing Education

The school offers various continuing education programs, including:

• Upcoming Programs
  • Orientation to Nursing Professional Development Practice
  • CNA Program Director and Instructor Training
  • Qualified Medication Aide Program Director Training
  • Perinatal Conference
  • Canvas Intro
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training
• Simulation Excellence
• Lectureship Series
• Past Programs
  • Urgency of Now

Alumni & Giving

The school has a strong alumni network and offers various ways to give back, including:

• Alumni
  • Legacy Leaders Award
  • Bicentennial Award
  • Share Your Story
• Parents & Families
• Ways to Give
• Get Involved
  • Military Service Survey