RN to MSN at Indiana Colleges

Ball State University

• Ball State University offers an RN to MS option for registered nurses with a current license and at least two years of full-time professional experience. Students must complete undergraduate coursework in nursing issues, leadership and management, community health, research methods and health assessment that are available through online distance learning. The master of science degree in nursing is also available through online learning and consists of three concentrations: educational or administrative leadership, adult or family nurse practitioner training or adult health nurse specialist training.

  Ball State University

  2000 W. University Ave.

  Muncie, IN 47306

  800-382-8540

  bsu.edu

Anderson University

• Anderson University is a Christian-affiliated college that offers an RN to MSN option for registered nurses who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Students must demonstrate through prior coursework, work or personal experience or by completion of prerequisite courses that they hold knowledge and ability in the following areas: liberal arts, fine arts, organizational and systems leadership, research methods, information management, health care policy, population health and professional communication skills. The master of science in nursing program offers three concentrations: nursing education, nursing administration and a combined master of business administration (MBA) and MSN degree.

  Anderson University

  1100 East Fifth Street

  Anderson, IN 46012

  800-428-6414

  anderson.edu

Indiana University

• Indiana University offers a part-time or full-time RN to MSN option for registered nurses with an associate of science or diploma in nursing. Students complete general education and transition coursework in the humanities, social science, biophysical sciences and nursing. After successfully transitioning into upper-level coursework, students choose from nine concentrations: acute care practitioner, adult health clinical specialist, adult nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nursing, family nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nursing education or pediatric nurse practitioner.

  Indiana University

  1111 Middle Drive

  Indianapolis, IN 46202

  317-274-2806

  iupui.edu

University of Southern Indiana

• The RN to MSN program offered by the College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Southern Indiana is designed for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma and at least three years of recent work experience. Students complete undergraduate courses in science, math, English composition, the liberal arts and physical education or health before progressing to upper-level coursework. Graduate-level requirements include health care research and statistics, advanced nursing practice transition, health assessment, community health nursing and adult care management.

  University of Southern Indiana

  8600 University Boulevard

  Evansville, IN 47712-3596

  812-464-8600

  usi.edu

University of Saint Francis

• The University of Saint Francis offers a transition option for registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree in nursing within their master of science in nursing program. Students complete a “transition sequence” consisting of coursework in pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathophysiology, English composition and psychology. This is followed by coursework in English, statistics, professional nursing communication and professional nursing concepts. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format that combines both on-campus lectures and web-based learning. Clinical training is also required at off-campus locations.

  University of Saint Francis

  2701 Spring St.

  Fort Wayne, IN 46808

  800-729-4732

  sf.edu

Valparaiso University

• The College of Nursing at Valparaiso University offers an RN to MSN track within its master of nursing degree program. If applicants do not hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, they must also complete prerequisite coursework in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nutrition, psychology and statistics. In the first year, students earn a bachelor of science in nursing after completing coursework in professional nursing transitions, global health issues, management and leadership strategies, pathophysiology, public health nursing and research methods. In the second year, students earn a master of science in nursing by completing coursework in advanced nursing practice theory and concepts, health assessment, pharmacology, nursing education and clinical instruction.

  Valparaiso University

  1700 Chapel Drive

  Valparaiso, IN 46383-4543

  219-464-5000

  valpo.edu