RN to BSN Admission Requirements
Associate degree or diploma prepared registered nurses who graduated from an accredited nursing program are eligible to apply to the BSN Degree 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
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Apply for admission to Indiana University Fort Wayne in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. An application can be obtained at: How to Apply
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Transfer of credit from other colleges or universities is completed during the admission process by the Office of 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 sent to the Office of Admissions.
To be eligible to apply to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, students must meet the following requirements:
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Be admitted to Indiana University as a degree-seeking student (meet IU requirements for admission).
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Have graduated from a nationally or regionally accredited nursing program. IUSON Policy AFS-50.
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Have a current, unencumbered RN license in the state in which you are practicing and/or plan to meet practicum requirements.
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Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses attempted.
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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.
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Complete a drug screen upon admission and renew it annually. It is the responsibility for each student to pay the fee for the screening directly to an IUSON approved vendor. Contact a nursing advisor for more information.
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Provide proof of current CPR certification, drug screening, and health insurance coverage.
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Purchase a national criminal background report.
