(For students who are RNs and graduated from an associate degree or diploma program)  For program information, contact Assistant Dean Angie Heckman, DNP, RN, at 765.455.9202 or aheckma@iuk.edu.

IU Kokomo BSN Program Learning Outcomes: The IU Kokomo BSN graduate will meet program learning outcomes and embody them in their professional practice as a nurse who is:

1. a critical thinker who demonstrates intellectual engagement and uses evidence as a basis for clinical reasoning and decision making;
2. a culturally sensitive person who provides holistic, patient-centered nursing care for individuals, families and communities;
3. 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;
4. an individual who understands and considers the impact of health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on care delivery;
5. 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;
6. an effective communicator who collaborates with interprofessional team members, patients, and their support systems for improved health outcomes;
7. a competent care provider who is prepared to practice to the full capacity of the professional nurse role in diverse health care environments;
8. an accountable leader and manager who applies principles of systems and organizational processes and who balances resources to promote quality care and patient safety; and
9. an individual who embraces and employs innovations in information management and technology in the delivery of quality patient care.

RN-BSN Core Course Requirements:

All RN to BSN students must meet the general education (here) and campus requirements for graduation.  Depending on your individual plan of study, these requirements may be met before you begin nursing major courses or may be placed throughout the entire curriculum, RN to BSN students should consult with an advisor for a plan that meets your needs.

The TSAP curriculum plan is available on the IU Kokomo website, as well.  The plan of study will allow completion of the BSN in two years.  The curriculum is the same as the other opportunities for RN to BSN completion.

• NURS-B 304 Health Policy (3 cr.)
• NURS-B 331 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing (3 cr.)
• NURS-B 404 Informatics (3 cr.)
• NURS-H 355 Data Analysis in Clinical Practice/Research (3 cr.)
• NURS-R 375 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 cr.)
• NURS-R 470 Clinical Nursing Capstone (3 cr.)
• NURS-S 474 Applied Healthcare Ethics (3 cr.)
• NURS-S 475 Multisystem Approach/Health of Community (3 cr.)
• NURS-S 487 Nursing Management (3 cr.)
• Nursing Electives: (6 credit hours required; selection is limited to courses offered during a given semester)

Hybrid RN to BSN Completion Option
Admission Policy

Students applying to the RN to BSN Hybrid Degree Completion Track should:

1. have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in their regionally accredited pre-licensure nursing program (such as HLC, etc.); and 
2. hold an unencumbered Indiana RN license.

Acceptance to the RN to BSN Degree Completion Track is determined on a rolling basis and continues until the cohort is full or until the deadline for application, whichever comes first.  Acceptance occurs after the student completes a few simple steps: 

• Complete Admissions Application to IU Kokomo available on the IUK website;
• Be prepared to provide documentation of unencumbered RN license with the State of Indiana;
• Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions to admission at IUK;
• Submit the School of Nursing RN-BSN Application (this is a different step from applying to the university) available on the IUK School of Nursing website (select the Hybrid option);
• Meet with an academic advisor by scheduling an appointment at 765-455-9384; and
• Register for an account with Castlebranch at https://castlebranch.com/ using the IAo3 package code.

Deadline for Admission for Fall Semester is July 1; deadline for admission for Spring Semester is November 1.

The RN-BSN application is only good for the cohort beginning in the semester noted on the form.  If a student chooses to be considered for another starting semester then he/she must notify the academic advisor of intentions of a new start term so the application can be updated.

All Online RN to BSN Completion Option

An all online RN to BSN Completion Track is available and delivered via web-based and video technologies rather than requiring the student to come to campus. To apply, contact the IU campus closest to you. The campus to which you apply will be where your diploma will be issued and where you will receive academic advising as well as student and technical support. Contact the Advising Center for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for additional information. Application requirements include the following:

1. application may be done any time and enter the program in the fall, spring or summer semesters;
2. all general education courses must be complete before beginning nursing coursework; 
3. a current, unencumbered RN license in the state in which you are practicing and/or plan to meet your clinical requirements; 
4. graduation from a regionally accredited school of nursing; 
5. a cumulative GPA of 2.5 from the ASN or diploma program; and
6. completion of a criminal background check on the campus to which you are applying.

Please note the slight differences in the application requirements for the All Online option, which are in place to facilitate student success and program completion in this online environment.  Acceptance occurs after the student completes a few simple steps:

• Complete Admissions Applicaztion to IU Kokomo available on the IUK website;
• Be prepared to provide documentation of unencumbered RN license with the State of Indiana;
• Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions to admissions at IUK;
• Submit the School of Nursing RN-BSN Application (this is a different step from applying to the university) available on the IUK School of Nursing website; select the Online option;
• Meet with an academic advisor by scheduling an appointment at 765-455-9384; and
• Register for an account with Castlebranch at https://castlebranch.com/ using the IAo3 package code.