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Open to eligible in-state and out-of-state applicants
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Bachelor Degree-Completion Program
Providing quality baccalaureate nursing education is the goal of Indiana State University's College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services. To accomplish this goal and respond to the educational needs of practicing registered nurses, the nursing faculty developed the Baccalaureate Track for Registered Nurses.
The track offers registered nurses an alternative curriculum through which they can earn the baccalaureate degree. The program consists of 35 credit hours in the nursing major. In addition to the course work required in the nursing major, you must also complete the University's General Education Program.
An unique feature of the track is the opportunity to earn up to 10 hours of credit through professional portfolio evaluation. The portfolio evaluation option provides the experienced nurse the opportunity to demonstrate successful attainment of specific objectives and earn either full or partial credit for selected nursing courses in the Baccalaureate Track for Registered Nurses (Nursing 304, 318, 322, and 470).
The Baccalaureate Track for Registered Nurses is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Note: Due to the popularity of this program, applicants may be "wait-listed" pending an opening.
The Baccalaureate Track for Registered Nurses includes 62-67 credit hours. The specific courses and credit required vary, depending on course work transferred.
| MAJOR COURSES (29 credits) | |
| NURS 300 | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (4 credits) |
| NURS 304 | Comprehensive Health Assessment for Nursing Practice (4 credits) |
| NURS 318 | Nursing Care of Families in Stress and Crisis (3 credits) |
| NURS 322 | Research/Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice (3 credits) |
| NURS 450 | Population-Focused Community Health Nursing (6 credits) |
| NURS 470 | Nursing Leadership (3 credits) |
| NURS 484 | Reflective Nursing Practice (3 credits) |
| NURS 486 | Professional Nursing Synthesis (3 credits) |
| COGNATE COURSES (6 credits) | |
| BIO 412 | Pathophysiology (3 credits) |
| One of the following courses: | |
| EPSY 302 | Introduction to Applied Psychological Statistics (3 credits) |
| HLTH 340 | Health Biostatistics (3 credits) |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| Courses to satisfy the University's General Education requirements in Basic and Liberal Studies. | |
| Fulfillment of the University's requirement for graduation with a bachelor degree. | |
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You have the option of completing the Nursing Program on the Indiana State University campus—or via distance learning.
Distance Learning Option:
- All required courses in the nursing major are offered via the Internet.
- Clinical courses are arranged in your community. You will be actively involved in finding the type of clinical agency that meets the clinical experience needed for a particular course.
- General education requirements can be fulfilled by a combination of course work earned through the University's Distance Learning Program, the Indiana College Network, and your local college or university.
- On-campus visits are NOT required.
Nursing students pay the same University fees as other distance students. Additional expenses related to the program of study include assessment and remediation materials, a nursing clinical faculty fee for designated courses, books, and other instructional materials.
There are many and varied employment opportunities for registered nurses who have a baccalaureate degree. In hospitals and other health care settings, baccalaureate nurses are practicing in ways that recognize their educational preparation and nursing competencies. Baccalaureate nurses have more complex nursing care responsibilities in providing direct care. They supervise other personnel who provide nursing care. They also collaborate with other health care professionals in developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive plans of health care for patients/ clients of all ages in a variety of settings.
As a graduate of Indiana State University's Baccalaureate Nursing Program, you will be prepared as a generalist and may assume beginning leadership roles. In addition, the baccalaureate degree is foundational for graduate study in nursing.
The Nursing Program is open to eligible in-state and out-of-state applicants. The program is designed for transfer students. For details on credit transfer and admission requirements, see chart (below).
Nursing (R.N. to B.S. Track)
To be admitted to the distance learning program in nursing, you must be admitted to the University as a degree-seeking student and satisfy the following:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States
- An associate of science (A.S.) in nursing from Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, or another program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Note: Graduates of diploma programs or non-NLNAC accredited associate degree nursing programs may apply for review by the department chairperson. For details, refer to Nursing Admission Portfolio.
The following are general guidelines. Upon admission, academic advisors review transcripts to determine which credit transfers and which courses will be included in your program of study.
- Credit earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities is transferable.
- Transfer credit is assigned only for courses in which you have earned a grade of C or higher.
- Generally, an equivalent number of credit hours are given.
- In some cases, credit may be transferable to the University, but may not be applied toward completion of the Nursing Program.
- Remedial, audited, or non-credit classes do not transfer.
- College Living, orientation, and study skills classes do not transfer.
- Up to 94 credit hours of total transfer credit will be accepted for transfer into a bachelor degree program; at least 30 credit hours must be completed through ISU to earn the bachelor degree.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.