IUPUC Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Division of Nursing
School of Nursing Mission
The mission of IUSON at IUPUC is to positively influence the health of rural Indiana by educatiing all students to become learned health professionals who advance the science of nursing in rural communities and evidence based practice through translational research and outreach.
School of Nursing Vision
IUPUC Nursing will hep impact rural healthcare through leadership and scholarship, while maximizing the health and quality of life for the people of rural South Central Indiana.
School of Nursing Core Values
Collaboration, Integrity, Quality, Respect
Collaboration: Create a vibrant relationship between students, faculty, clinical partners, and other stakeholders to create a community of scholars who work together in knowledge generation and dissemination, thus shaping healthcare practice and policy especially in rural communities.
Integrity: An environment which promotes honesty and trust aspiring the development of rural nursing professionals who practice morally and ethically.
Quality: Continuous program improvement reflects our commitment for continued growth, measurement, and program outcomes which promote excellence in practice and leadership within a dynamic rural healthcare environment.
Respect: Nourish diversity among faculty, staff, and students, within a mutually respectful, and professional, environment.
Accreditations, Licenses and Memberships
Accreditation
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Indiana State Board of Nursing; BSN program
- American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare, IUPUC Simulation Center
Memberships
The School of Nursing is an agency member of the National League for Nursing’s Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), as well as the Committee for Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The school is also a constituency member of the national League for Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Contact Information
Indiana University School of Nursing at IUPUC
4601 Central Avenue, CC 251
Columbus, IN 47203
812-348-7250
Accelerated BSN Track
This prelicensure option is offered for students who have obtained a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and want to pursue a nursing career. Students complete coursework emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance. The curriculum reflects the current trends in health care, focusing on wellness/illness concepts and the delivery of care in both hospital and community based settings.
Application due dates for Indiana University School of Nursing at IUPUC may be found at www.iupuc.edu/nursing. The admission process is competitive, and acceptance depends on the number of applicants and the applicant's ability to compete academically in the pool of applicants.
ASN to BSN/RN to BSN Track
This hybrid BSN option is offered for nursing students finishing an associate degree nursing program or registered nurses holding an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Current ASN students and registered nurses seeking admission to the Indiana University School of Nursing must apply to the campus Office of Admissions and may apply to the program anytime throughout the academic year. Students who have previously attended an IU campus or who are graduates of the associate program at IU should contact the nursing academic advisor. Students who have attended another college or university must forward an official transcript to the campus Office of Admissions.
RN to BSN Degree Completion Track
This online only option is offered on IU campuses for nurses holding an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Registered nurses seeking admission to the Indiana University School of Nursing must apply to the campus Office of Admissions and may apply to the program anytime throughout the academic year. Students who have previously attended an IU campus or who are graduates of the associate program at IU should contact the nursing academic counselor. Students who have attended another college or university must forward an official transcript to the campus Office of Admissions.
Traditional BSN Track
This prelicensure option is for undergraduate students who would like to pursue a career in nursing. Traditional BSN program students complete coursework emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance. The curriculum reflects the current trends in health care, focusing on wellness/illness concepts and the delivery of care in both hospital and community based settings.
Applications and due dates for Indiana University School of Nursing at IUPUC may be found at www.iupuc.edu/nursing. The admission process is competitive, and acceptance depends on the number of applicants and the applicant’s ability to compete academically in the pool of applicants.
