Undergraduate Majors : Nursing


Description

The BSN program prepares students to meet the current and future health needs of society through a comprehensive academic foundation in the sciences and humanities. A minimum of four years of full-time study is necessary, with course work emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and maintenance. For students who wish to combine general education with professional course work, or who plan to go on to graduate studies, this is the program of choice.


Admission categories

Applicants are divided into admissions categories A, B, or C. Priority for admission consideration will be given to all qualified applicants in Category A before considering qualified applicants from categories B and C.

Category A

Applicants who have completed more than half of the credit hours required for the campus to which they have applied.

Category B

Applicants who have completed more than half of the credit hours required for an Indiana University campus other than IUPUI, IU Bloomington, or IUPU Columbus.

Category C

Applicants for whom more than half of the credit hours required for application were earned at an institution other than Indiana University. (For example, Purdue University is considered a Category C institution.)

What can you do with this major?

The BSN offers a creative curriculum to prepare students for careers as professional nurses who understand society's current and future health needs. 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.

Further Information

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