BSN

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

You can choose from four Nursing degree tracks.

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree track is the right choice if you are a beginning student who wants to enter the nursing profession for the first time.

To apply:

  • Graduate high school, first time beginner with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.8 or higher.
  • Complete application to IU Columbus by November 1st.
  • Complete IU School of Nursing program direct admission application by November 1st.
  • Application must include:
    • High School transcripts
    • Personal Statement (300 words or less)
    • Outside experiences (e.g. volunteering, clubs, athletics, and healthcare exposure)
    • Essay speaking experience with diverse populations (prompt given; 300 words or less)
  • Admission score will be calculated using the EAM framework for holistic review. (Experiences – 30%, Attributes – 30%, and Metrics – 40%)
    • Experiences (30%) = outside experiences  
    • Attributes (30%) = essay (evaluated with a standardized rubric)
    • Metrics (40%) = cumulative HS GPA (30%) and curriculum load of high school courses (10% - college prep, core 40, advanced placement)

 In order to remain in the Direct Admit program:

  • Complete all Nursing prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher. 
  • Maintain a prerequisite GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Participate in a student success support program if their GPA falls below 3.5 in the first semester. 
  • Complete campus-specific academic success programming with the direct admission cohort. 

The seat in the Direct Admit program is forfeit if their GPA falls below 3.0

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RN to BSN track is designed for registered nurses (RNs) who hold an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or a nursing diploma. It allows busy, working RNs to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The Statewide RN to BSN completion option is for registered nurses (RNs) who want an entirely distance-accessible degree program with courses that are delivered by Web-based and video technologies.

Second Bachelor's Degree Accelerated track is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to become a registered nurse. The program moves quickly, 18 months of full time study, with a concept-based, cutting edge curriculum that prepares you for a nursing career.

Program Outcomes

All of the IU School of Nursing options at IUPUC will provide you with a solid foundation in the practical and technical areas essential to an effective, successful nursing career.

The graduate shall be:

  • A critical thinker who demonstrates intellectual engagement and uses evidence as a basis for clinical reasoning and decision making.
  • A culturally sensitive individual who provides holistic, individual, family, community, and population-centered nursing care.
  • A knowledgeable care coordinator who facilitates access to resources across the continuum of health care environments in order to meet the evolving health care needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
  • An individual who understands and considers the impact of health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on care delivery.
  • An individual who embodies the professional identity of the nurse and who translates the inherent values of the nursing profession into the ethical and legal practice of nursing.
  • An effective communicator who collaborates with interprofessional team members, patients, and their support systems for improved health outcomes.
  • A competent care provider who is prepared to practice to the full capacity of the professional nurse role in diverse health care environments.
  • An accountable leader and manager who applies principles of systems and organizational processes and balances resources to promote quality care and patient safety.
  • An individual who embraces and employs innovations in information management and technology in the delivery of quality patient care.