Campus Bulletin 2020-2021

 

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RN to BSN Admission Requirements

Associate degree or diploma prepared registered nurses who graduated from an Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited program are eligible to apply to the BSN program if they meet the published admission criteria for the RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option. Registered nurses seeking admission to the Indiana University School of Nursing must apply to a specific campus.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to Indiana University Fort Wayne in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.  An application can be obtained at: https://www.iufw.edu/admissions/index.html

2. Transfer of credit from other colleges or universities is completed at the time of admission to the university by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.  Transfer credit will be awarded for courses with a minimum grade of C, if courses being transferred are essentially equivalent to required course work.  Official transcripts, verifying previous academic background, are required to complete the transfer process and should be mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

To be eligible to apply to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Be admitted to Indiana University as a degree-seeking student (meet IU requirements for admission).

2. Have earned an Associate in Nursing degree or a Nursing Diploma from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited school.  Additionally, you must have an ASN or diploma from a college or university that has regional accreditation so that your credits can be transferable to IUFW. To determine if your school is regionally accredited, contact IUFW Admissions at 260-481-4136.
   

3. Have a current, unencumbered RN license in the state in which you are practicing and/or plan to meet practicum requirements.

4. Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses attempted.

5. Complete required general education courses with a grade of C  or above; a C-  is not acceptable.  A grade of C or above must be obtained by the second attempt; students may repeat a required course one time only.

6. Comply with immunization requirements.  Failure to meet immunization requirements will prevent participation in practicum experiences.  Lack of participation could constitute a practicum course failure.

7. Provide proof of current CPR certification and health insurance coverage.

8. Purchase a national criminal background report.