Nursing - Ivy Tech Community College (2024)

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Median Registered Nurse salary in Indiana

$29.95/hour

2,482 Annual Job Openings projected through 2020

Wage data taken from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2019 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: Indiana. (2020).

About the Program

About the Nursing Program

Students in the nursing and practical nursing programs at Ivy Tech gain valuable skills and experiences by caring for real patients in a variety of clinical settings including lab simulations. The growing use of simulations in nursing schools allow students to assume roles that are typically unavailable in a clinical setting, allowing students to make critical choices and see the results of those decisions. We use a variety of teaching methods and learning strategies in the classroom, clinical settings, and online to appeal to every learning style. Students can even take some nursing and practical nursing required general education courses online.

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program

Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree can be achieved in less than two years. The nursing facultyat Ivy Tech provide individualized tutoring and mentoring to help students succeed. Our statewide aggregate pass rates are consistently high, and our nursing graduates are in high demand throughout Indiana. Learnhow to applyto Ivy Tech Community College.

The nursing program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process. There is a separate application process for nursing and health sciences limited enrollment programs and the programs only accept a limited number of students each year. After applying to Ivy Tech, you will be enrolled in the Pre-Nursing certification program while completing prerequisite course requirements.

All nursing school applicants are required to take the TEAS exam. TEAS testing must be completed within the published application deadlines in order to be considered for the current application period. When you’re ready to take your exam,click here tomake an appointment.

Associate of Science in Nursing Graduates

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Graduates who successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination have opportunities to obtain entry-level nursing positions in a variety of healthcare areas or transfer to a four-year university where they can earn an RN to BSN baccalaureate degree or an RN to MSN master’s degree in nursing.

ASN graduates are qualified to work in in hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, home health care, physician offices, schools and health departments. According to theBureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses are the largest of the healthcare occupations, with employment “projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations”.

Transfer Partners

If you’re wanting to earn a master’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing, the Transfer as a Junior program at Ivy Tech can help you achieve those goals. We have severalpartnerships with four-year universitiesand collegesso you can seamlessly transfer without losing your credits or time. Talk toour transfer advocatesfor information about continuing your education after completing your degree at Ivy Tech.

Practical Nursing (PN) Program

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral part of the health care team. The Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require this certificate. This program provides education in conceptual and technical skills in preparation for the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Curriculum is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical nursing skills and concepts. The Practical Nursing program leads to a Technical Certificate that can be completed in one year.

The practical nursing program is a selective admission program with a separate application process and with a limited number of students accepted each year. Contact your campus of interest below for more details and learnhow to apply to the collegeto start your career.

Our Graduates

Practical nursing program graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Graduates who successfully pass the NCLEX-PN examination can begin their career in nursing, continue their education at Ivy Tech, or continue on to an LPN to ASN Transition course of study.

PN graduates are qualified to provide basic care, under the direction of registered nurses and doctors, for patients in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, extended care facilities, hospitals, clinics, home health care and physician offices. Per theBureau of Labor Statistics, employment of licensed practical nurses “is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations”.

Next Level Jobs

You may be eligible for a free technical certificate offered through this degree program. Learn more aboutNext Level Jobs.

Students who are admitted to the program will be required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and physical exam.

Details and process information will be provided following admission to the nursing program. Please see theNursing Student Handbookfor further information.

Application Information

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Degrees & Certificates

Please select from our list of certificates, technical certificates, and degrees below for class and location information. More information is available on each degree and certificate option in the dropdown above.

PROGRAM CURRICULA:Review the courses you will take in this program.

Nursing (ASN) Applicants:

When applying to the college you should select “Pre-Nursing Studies” as your desired program of study andcertification(CT)as your intended program degree. You will be accepted intoPre-Nursing Studieswhile you complete the prerequisite requirements.

Practical Nursing Applicants:

When applying to the college you should select “Pre-Nursing Studies” as your desired program of study andcertification(CT)as your intended program degree. You will be accepted intoPre-Nursing Studieswhile you complete the prerequisite requirements.

NOTE:The number of credits required for a degree or certificate is based on students who are program-ready and does not include College Prep courses. Availability of degrees and certificates varies by campus.

Completion Guides

Completion guides provide the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week term. Courses are also numbered to show an overall number for students taking fewer classes at a time. Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take. Completion guides may vary by campus/location dependent on clinical availability.

Resources

Application Process

• Any applicants for the nursing programs must have completed the appropriate steps, testing, and prerequisite courses in order to be eligible to apply. Please review theinformation session processand contact your advisor for additional information..
• If you are seeking admission into nursing programs for upcoming semesters, you will need to complete theonline nursing application found on theNursing and Limited Enrollment Health Sciences Programs web page.
• You will be able to upload documents and information and easily prioritize campuses in which you are interested in applying with the online application.
• Deadlines for submission of all required application information are listed within theNursing and Limited Enrollment Health Sciences Programs web page.
• Incomplete and/or late application submission will not be considered.
• Nursing program applicants who have not attended Ivy Tech Community College in the past two years will need to contact the office Express Enrollment or Admissions to reapply to the college, to ensure theability to receive email messages generated by the application system.

For application availability and deadlines visit theNursing and Limited Enrollment Health Sciences Programs web page.

Admission Semesters by Campus

• Nursing Student Handbook
• Nursing Online Information Session
• Student Achievement Outcomes Data
• Student Learning Outcomes
  • ASN
  • PN
• TEAS testing information
• Transcript Submission

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Accreditation

About Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Ivy Tech was founded in 1963 as Indiana Vocational Technical College. Today, Ivy Tech is the largest public post-secondary institution in Indiana and the largest singly accredited statewide community college system in the nation. Ivy Tech serves the entire state of Indiana with 45 campus and site locations, offering classes and programs to more than 160,000 students a year in over 75 communities. (http://www.ncahlc.org/?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1758)

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and a member of the North Central Association. We shape our curriculum with the needs of local communities in mind-while our affordable tuition rates (under $4,200 a year) keep higher education accessible for those communities’ residents. A consideration that results in over 97% of our graduates staying in Indiana.

All those elements combine to make Ivy Tech a true engine of Indiana’s workforce, training Hoosiers for the careers that will grow our future economy.

The School of Nursing programs are approved by theIndiana State Board of Nursingand are accredited bythe National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation(NLN CNEA).

• Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, 402 W. Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: 317-234-2043,in.gov/pla
• National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation(NLN CNEA), 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: 202-909-2500,nln.org

Ivy Tech recognizes the importance of program accreditation to ensure continuous quality improvement, focusing on excellence and student success. The mission of the NLN CNEA is to “promote excellence and integrity in nursing education globally through an accreditation process that respects the diversity of program mission, curricula, students, and faculty; emphasizes a culture of continuous quality improvement; and influences the preparation of a caring and competent nursing workforce.” Excellence in education benefits our students, employers, our communities, and the healthcare workforce.