Indiana University South Bend Nursing School Review

Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) is the third-largest university in the Indiana University system. The South Bend campus of the university was established in 1916 and offered classes at Central High School. The campus is now based in South Bend, Indiana, and offers over 100-degree programs to approximately 8,300 students.

Additional programs are offered off-campus at the Elkhart Center. Other campuses of the regional system include Northwest, Southeast, Bloomington, Kokomo, East, and two partnership campuses in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The Higher Learning Commission accredits Indiana University South Bend.

Nursing Programs

Nursing programs at Indiana University South Bend are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The College of Health Sciences houses nursing programs at Indiana University South Bend. The nursing program seeks to educate nurses capable of delivering holistic care to patients.

Indiana University South Bend Undergraduate Nursing Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

Students who apply to the BSN program without previous nursing experience or higher education are admitted as pre-nursing students. The BSN program is 123 credits. Upon completion of at least 31 pre-requisite courses, students may apply for admission to the BSN program. The BSN program is completed in two and one-half years (approximately 8 semesters of coursework).

RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking to earn a BSN in nursing can complete the 12, 18, or 24 months RN to BSN program. Students who have completed all general education requirements can complete the RN to BSN program quickly in as little as one year. Admission criteria for the program include graduation from an NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) program. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in their previous nursing education program.

Online RN to BSN

Students may complete the RN to BSN degree online. For the online RN to BSN program, clinical practicum experiences are completed in the student’s local community. Upon completion of all nursing pre-requisite coursework, the program may be completed in one year.

Second Degree BSN

Students who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing are eligible for the Second Degree BSN Degree Program. The BSN program is intensive, with students completing 4 terms consecutively (including 2 summers). The program is designed for pre-licensed nurses and prepares students for the NCLEX-RN, a national certification exam for RNs.

Indiana University South Bend Graduate Nursing Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program

The MSN program prepares nurses to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP). The program can be completed in 27 months (7 academic terms). Admission to the program is selective and students should have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their undergraduate program. Upon completion of the program, nurses receive an MSN and are eligible to take the certification exam for FNPs.

Certificates and Continuing Education for Nurses at Indiana University South Bend

Nurses can participate in short courses and earn certificates in various healthcare specialties including gerontology and alternative medicine through continuing education programs at Indiana University South Bend. Nursing program and course offerings change periodically.

Contact:
Indiana University South Bend
1700 West Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615