RN to BSN Programs Indiana

RN to BSN programs are designed for the registered nurse who holds an associate's degree in nursing or a nursing diploma and wants to move up the nursing career ladder with potentially greater earnings. Potential careers include nurse managers, forensic nursing, legal nurse consulting and many more. The BSN is also the required step for entry to master's level programs that will prepare nurses for advanced practice, nurse educator roles, nurse leader positions and many other areas.

RN to BSN online programs are popular based on their flexibility which allows nurses in any geographic location or with any type of work schedule to pursue their BSN and advance their career. Most nursing schools based in Indiana and other states offer their RN to BSN programs online with identical content to that of campus based programs. Some online programs can be completed in as little as 12 months with transfer of prior nursing education credits. The online RN to BSN programs you find below have no residency requirements, are well respected and have their accreditation information listed.

The Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary Survey found that BSN educated nurses in Indiana made an average annual salary of $54,260 and associate's educated nurses made an average annual salary of $48,930. These salary numbers will vary depending on experience, specialty, geographic location, facility type and other factors. The Indiana Nursing Workforce Development Coalition reported that enrollments in ASN programs was 2402 and BSN programs was 4992 and also projects that there will be 318 RN-BSN graduates in 2008. There will continue to be more BSN educated nurses in Indiana's workforce who will have greater career advancement opportunities with options to pursue master's education. Hopefully, some of you will enter nursing education where master's and doctorate educated nurses are desperately needed to help alleviate the nursing shortage Indiana is currently experiencing and will continue to suffer with.

The bottom line is that there are numerous opportunities for the BSN educated nurse and there hasn't been a better time to start an RN to BSN program. Learn about the RN to MSN Programs in Indiana.

RN to BSN Online Programs Offered in Indiana - No Residency Requirements

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

The online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working RN's. Request free information from University of Phoenix today.

Jacksonville University - School of Nursing

Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!

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Walden University - School of Nursing

The BSN completion program can be completed in as little as 18 months depending on the number of credits transferred and is open to registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing or diploma in nursing. The program is CCNE accredited. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online fast-track RN to BSN completion program for registered nurses. The Bachelors program has provisional approval from the Ohio Board of Regents and conditional approval from the Ohio State Board of Nursing. In addition, it is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE. Request information to learn more today!

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges and the Online RN to BSN accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The program is enrolling now. Request information today!

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

Kaplan University offers a CCNE accredited, online RN-to-BSN degree completion program available for interested students. This is a excellent option for registered nurses that are working full time that would like to advance their career and education. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.

Keiser University - Nursing

Keiser University offers an Online RN to BSN accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is accepting applications now. Request information today!

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Kent State University

The Kent State College of Nursing offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN program. This program is noted for its prestigious academic reputation coupled with the flexibility and convenience it provides for busy working professionals.

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Liberty University - Nursing

Liberty University's RN to BSN Online Program is CCNE accredited and the University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!

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University of Saint Mary

The University of Saint Mary offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN. There are six different program starts offered each year, so request information today to learn more about this exciting program.

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South University - School of Health Professions

The South University Online BSN program is CCNE accredited and the University itself is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applicants must have an ASN or Diploma from an accredited nursing program and proof that they have a current RN license. South University is accepting eligible applicants for this program now. Request information today.

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College of St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica offers an RN to BSN online that has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). They have hundreds of clinical sites they are connected with and will assist students in setting theirs up within their local geography. The program accepts associate's and diploma educated registered nurses and can be completed in one academic year.

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Utica College - Department of Nursing

The Utica College RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC and is designed for Registered Nurses that would like to advance their career while maintaining flexibility in their academic schedule. Classes are enrolling. Request information today!

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Schools Based in Indiana Offering RN to BSN Programs

Ball State University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, Second Baccalaureate Track, Online MSN (leadership (Educator or Administrator tracks), advanced practice nurse practitioner track (adult or family), and clinical nurse specialist - adult health), RN to MSN, Post-Graduate Certificate (Nurse Educator or Nurse Practitioner)

Ball State University, 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47306, PH: 800-382-8540

Bethel College - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, ADN, BSN, LPN-ADN, MSN (Nurse Educator and Nursing Administration tracks)

Bethel College, 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545, PH: 574-807-7000

Goshen College - Nursing Department

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Leader tracks)

Goshen College 1700 South Main Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526, PH: 574-535-7373

Indiana State University - College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, BSN, MSN (family nurse practitioner, nurse administrator, and nurse educator tracks), post master's - family nurse practitioner, post-master's/prior NP - FNP

College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services - Indiana State University, Nursing Building Room 328, 200 North Seventh Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47809-9989, PH: 812-237-2316

Indiana University Purdue University Indiana - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, Second Degree BSN, RN to MSN, BSN to PhD, PhD, MSN (Majors: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), graduate certificates in teaching in nursing and nursing informatics

Indiana University School of Nursing, Center for Academic Affairs, 1111 Middle Drive, NU 122, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107, PH: 317-274-2806

Indiana Wesleyan University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

Program Offered: RN to BSN Completion Online, Online MSN - Nursing Administration and Nursing Education, MSN - Primary Care (Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner)

Indiana Wesleyan University, 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953

Marion College - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, traditional BSN, Accelerated second degree BSN

Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997, PH: 317-955-6155

Purdue University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, second degree BSN, MS in (Adult Nurse Practitioner, pediatric NP, Oncology sub-specialty), DNP

School of Nursing, 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2069, PH: 765-494-4004

Purdue University Calumet - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, second degree BSN, Accelerated MSN

School of Nursing, 2200 169th Street , Hammond, IN 46323, PH: 219-989-2818

University of Evansville - Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN

1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722, PH: 812-479-2343

University of Indianapolis - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, ASN, BSN, MSN (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Educator, Nursing and Health Systems Administration and Nursing/Masters of Business Administration - MSN/MBA)

1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227, PH: 317-788-3206

University of Southern Indiana - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, RN to MSN, MSN (Specialty Tracks: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and Leadership), Graduate certificates, DNP

8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, PH: 812-465-1152

Valparaiso University - College of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MSN, BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN (Specialty Tracks: Nursing Education, MSN/MBA), DNP

836 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383, PH: 219-464-5289

(Source: Illinois State Board of Nursing)