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Undergraduate Degrees

Associate of Science
With a Major in Nursing

The associate degree graduate is prepared to provide nursing care within structured healthcare organizations.

Undergraduate Student Handbook

Career Steps

The Associate of Science with a major in nursing (A. s.) program at IPFW is one choice in the journey to an exciting career in nursing. Highly qualified faculty guide nursing students in their educational preparation for beginning-level nursing practice as registered nurses. Earning the A. s. allows the student to take the state RN licensure examination.

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Nursing Program Admission Criteria/Requirements Applicable to all Applicants

Read the criteria & requirements applicable to all A. S. Major in Nursing applicants.
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Transfer Students from Other Nursing Programs

Transfer students from other NLNAC or CCNE accredited RN nursing programs may be considered for admission based on availability of space. Students must have completed 24 hours of credit with a GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale) or higher.

  • Applicants are required to take a Pre-Admission Examination. The examination is administered on specific dates and at specific times. Applicants pay a testing fee.

Application Deadline

Apply by the deadlines of May 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.

Academic Advising

Opportunities to talk to nursing faculty are available during office hours, via email, or by appointment. Advising is personalized. Make an appointment to have your transcripts and nursing experience evaluated.

We request you see a nursing advisor prior to registering once a year. If you choose not to see an advisor, you are responsible for your curriculum decisions.

Curriculum

Read a full listing of academic requirements for the A. S. Major in Nursing.
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Summer Course

Some non-nursing and nursing courses are offered and may be taken during summer sessions. Not all courses are offered during summer sessions.

Part-time

Persons who wish to complete the A. S. as part-time students must meet with the accademic advisor to develop an individual plan of study.

Distance Education

To provide flexibility, select courses are offered online. The Web-based courses facilitate greater availability and accessibility for students seeking a degree in nursing.

Participation

Nursing students have the opportunity to impact decisions within nursing and on the campus by committee participation. Committee openings are announced in classes and posted on the nursing web site. The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee is an example of one committee that invites and names a student representative and an alternate.

Eligibility for Licensure

Upon successful completion of the A. A. program, the graduate is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Any person who applies for examination and registration as a registered nurse in Indiana shall submit to the Health Professions Bureau of the Indiana State Board of Nurses written evidence, verified by oath, that he/she

  • has completed an approved high school course of study or equivalent as approved by the appropriate educational agency
  • has completed the prescribed curriculum is a state-accredited school of nursing and holds a diploma or certificate there from
  • has not been convicted of any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary sanction under the state board rules and regulations or of any felony that has direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.

 

The IPFW Undergraduate Nursing Programs are accredited by
the Indiana State Board of Nursing Health Profession Bureau and accredited by
the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
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