Policies & Procedures
Undergraduate Policies
Eligibility for Licensure
Those who apply for licensure examination as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana are required to submit to the Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) written evidence, confirmed by oath, that they:
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Have not been convicted of any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary sanction under the Indiana State Board of Nursing rules and regulations or of any felony that has direct bearing on their ability to practice competently (note that relevant convictions include the possession and use of drugs or controlled substances);
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Have completed a high school course of study or its equivalent as approved by the appropriate educational agency;
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Have completed all graduation requirements at a state-accredited school of nursing.
Each student is responsible for meeting licensure application deadlines. Students who wish to be licensed in another state must contact that state’s board of nursing directly. Students are responsible for processing all required licensure-related forms and applications and for meeting all state requirements for licensure. A graduate is eligible to schedule a date to take the computerized licensure examination once the State Board of Nursing has cleared the graduate to do so. Detailed instructions for completed the licensure process can be found at the Indiana State Board of Nursing website.
International students and graduates of foreign nursing programs should contact the Indiana State Board of Nursing for licensure requirements specific to them if they wish licensure in this state.
Last updated April 2017
