Indiana Wesleyan Bachelors in Nursing | RN vs BSN | Associates Degree

Pursue your life calling with a degree in Nursing

Our Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing offers courses in such topics as

• Pharmacology
• Maternal/Newborn Nursing
• Transcultural Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Nursing Leadership & Management

Within this career-focused major, you'll prepare for an exciting future of lifelong learning and professional growth. Our four-year program, with a Christ-centered approach and a global point of view, prepares nurses to practice in all healthcare settings.

Through advanced courses in subjects relating to complex illnesses and scientific research, students develop skills in communication, critical thinking and leadership.

 

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The IWU Experience

Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing offers students a wide variety of career options, including graduate school. IWU offers integrated educational experiences that combine the presentation of current medical knowledge with practical hands-on learning. Whether they begin the program as incoming freshmen or practicing professionals, all our students graduate fully prepared for service in settings ranging from clinics and hospitals to the mission field.

Led by its own Vice President of Academic Affairs, the IWU School of Nursing consists of three divisions: the Division of Pre-licensure Nursing, the Division of Post-licensure Nursing and the Division of Graduate Nursing. More than 200 full-time, affiliate and adjunct faculty members assist with coursework for our 2,000+ full-time students on the residential campus, at various education centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, and online.

How You'll Learn

The IWU BSN program incorporates both coursework and clinical practice into the curriculum. In addition to general education requirements, courses in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and others are accompanied by hands-on learning through simulations in our state-of-the-art Fortune Simulation lab.

What You'll Do

Multiple clinical sites enhance variety and exposure to different settings. Our student nurses learn how to holistically understand patient conditions and situations through an intentional focus on cultural, psychological, developmental and spiritual as well as physical assessments. In addition to local health agencies, students benefit from transcultural nursing experiences throughout the world.

After completing the degree program, students apply for a nursing license from the state board of nursing and sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Our Nursing graduates exceed the NCLEX national pass rate, and have for the past five years.

Where You'll Go

Students earning a degree from Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing will soon discover that IWU opens many doors for career experiences of all kinds. We have, for example, wonderful global relationships with La Gonave Wesleyan Hospital in La Gonave, Haiti; Zimba Mission Hospital in Zambia, Africa; and Shenyang Medical College in Shenyang, China. Our School or Nursing students can also visit Bulgaria, Jamaica, Kenya, Belize and Ecuador to experience and engage withg new cultures.

Faculty

Learning from Leaders

At IWU, you'll learn from experienced leaders. Many faculty members have a terminal degree (DNP, PhD), and several are working toward doctoral degrees. Many volunteer at local health clinics, work as parish nurses in local churches, teach Sunday school or hold other church-related leadership positions.

Faculty members make themselves available. Many make use of social media, such as Twitter, to help students stay in touch. They have been identified as having the personal strengths required of gifted teachers:

• In tune with the emotions of others
• Sees the untapped potential in others
• Constant drive for accomplishing tasks
• Seeks to take people and projects from great to excellent
• Maps a clear direction through the complexity of a situation

After Graduation

What You'll Earn

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the 2014 median annual wage for registered nurses was $66,640. To learn more about salaries for nurses, visit http://www.bls.gov/.

Recent Graduates

Our graduates truly unlock their passions - whether their dreams are to improve their own communities of make a difference on a global level. Here are a few very recent success stories:

• Many graduates remain here and find fulfilling jobs at local hospitals such as Marion General Hospital.
• Some go on to further their education; three recent graduates are pursuing a master's degree through the Nursing Residency at Vanderbilt University.
• Two recent graduates are working in mission hospitals in Africa and Haiti.
• One recent graduate is working in Oncology in a hospital in Cincinnati and is currently preparing for the Oncology nurse certification program.
• Two are employed at U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego.

Outstanding Alumni

Here are just a few of our alumni who have made a significant impact in nursing, locally, nationally and globally

• Charissa Seitz BSN '07, ward nurse for Mercy Ships, based in Congo
• Nikki Rodriguez-Borasz BSN '13, received the Cameo of Caring award from Wright State University's College of Nursing and Health

For more information about unlocking your own passions with a Nursing degree from IWU, contact our Admissions Office at 866-498-4968 or email admissions@indwes.edu.