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indiana state university Accreditation
Indiana State University College of Nursing is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006).


Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN - BS)


Indiana State University College of Nursing's Baccalaureate Track for Licensed Practical Nurses offers vocational nurses a means through which they may complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing and achieve eligibility to apply to take the RN licensure examination.


Students must be a licensed practical/vocational nurse to qualify for the LPN-BS track. Students are held to the same progression, retention and dismissal policies as student in the four year baccalaureate program of study.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing combines theory and clinical nursing courses, required courses, and General Education courses. Graduates are eligible to take the licensure examination in Indiana to practice as a registered nurse. The baccalaureate degree is recognized as the basic preparation for professional nursing practice.

Baccalaureate graduates are prepared to provide direct and indirect nursing care. The graduate also is prepared as a communicator, educator, and advocate, and can assume beginning leadership roles.

The baccalaureate program is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).