The University's school of nursing features an Associate of Science in Nursing for licensed practical nurses who want to earn credits as well as for those who want to advance to the Bachelor of Science program. The school also features a Master of Science in Nursing, as well as an accelerated master's program. In addition, certificate programs are available in clinical education and nurse management.
The university's website calls its nursing program "the largest multi-purpose nursing school in the country," and the National League of Nursing designated it as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for 2009-12. The school also received this designation in 2006. Nursing students can pursue bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as Ph.D.s and Doctorates of Nursing Practice at any of the university's eight campuses, including Indianapolis.
This Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts university, formerly Marian College, has both a traditional Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and an accelerated bachelor's program for students who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field of study. The school also offers an RN to BSN program for registered nurses who want to return to school for their four-year degrees. The school has partnered with St. Vincent Health to provide an accelerated online program as well.
At Harrison College, nursing falls under its School of Health Sciences. The college offers both an Associate of Science and a Bachelor of Science degree for prospective nurses. Both degrees can be pursued at its Indianapolis-East campus, and students can also work toward the associate degree in nursing at Harrison's Fort Wayne location. Completion of the associate degree requires 112 credits, with an additional 84 needed to complete the bachelor's degree.
Students of this community college have several campuses from which to choose, including two in Indianapolis. Nursing courses are available at both city campuses. Ivy Tech offers students the opportunity to obtain a technical certificate in practical nursing or an Associate of Science in Nursing degree. Graduates of each program may continue their studies at a four-year college or take the appropriate NCLEX examinations to earn state licensure as either practical or registered nurses.