Dean:  Susan Hendricks

Associate Dean Graduate Program:  Mary Bourke
Assistant Dean RN-BSN Completion Track: Angela Heckman
Assistant Dean Pre-Licensure Track: Carolyn Townsend
Simulation Director: Tamera Ledbetter
Clinical Liaison: Lesley Connolly

Philosophy
The philosophy of the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing is consistent with the mission and purposes of Indiana University and Indiana University Kokomo. The faculty of the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing believe that the education of students is our primary mission. In accordance with Indiana University Kokomo, the School of Nursing faculty support a strong commitment to excellence in instruction, scholarship through research or creativity, educational outreach and service, and activities that enhance the quality of life in the region and the state. Faculty and students share accountability for creating an educational system that reflects respect, collaboration, intellectual inquiry, and creativity through the framework of the nursing metaparadigm. See Student Nursing Handbook for complete list of General Beliefs.

Mission Statement
In support of Indiana University Kokomo’s statements of commitment, the mission of the School of Nursing is to provide innovative educational experiences that prepare nurses at the baccalaureate and higher degree levels to collaborate with other professionals to provide safe, culturally competent, evidence-based health care. The graduate will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to facilitate safe, appropriate transitions of care as well as educate clients to manage their own health.  Reflective of the faculty commitment to professional nursing education, students are presented with opportunities for community involvement, professional engagement and lifelong learning.

Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing strives to be the institution of choice for baccalaureate and higher education, known for excellent and innovative learning environments designed to prepare nurse leaders who positively impact the profession and the health and wellness of the residents of North Central Indiana across evolving health care systems.

Additional Information

• Academic Policies for the Graduate Nursing Program
• Academic Policies for Undergraduate Nursing Programs
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program of Study
• General Policies for IU Kokomo School of Nursing
• Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science Track

Majors/Minors

Bachelors Degrees 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• RN to BSN Completion Track

• Master of Science in Nursing

Courses

• Undergraduate Courses
• Graduate Courses

Transfer Single Articulation Pathways

• Nursing with R.N. to B.S.N. Track TSAP with Ivy Tech Community College