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Bachelor's in Nursing

Do you want to pursue a career as a nurse in the rapidly growing field of healthcare? If so, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University can help you pursue several types of nursing careers, and help you prepare for graduate-level studies.

If you have a passion for helping others heal and want to learn at a Christian university, this program was designed for you. Nursing careers are expected to grow 6% between 2022 –2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is double the national average of 3% for all other occupations. Plus, we lock in the rate of your tuition as soon as you begin this BSN program, eliminating the stress of cost increases after you enroll.

Why Pursue My Bachelor of Science in Nursing at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your pre-licensure nursing education at IWU. We offer accredited degree programs taught by experienced faculty who are experts in the topics they teach. We also provide comprehensive student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.

What Will I Learn in this BSN Program?

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at IWU is designed to give students a strong foundation in the knowledge and delivery of care skills they can build on as they pursue licensure. Throughout the program, students engage in a curriculum that combines coursework and clinical practice. This experiential approach helps students develop the confidence and patient communication skills to deliver effective, empathetic care. Course topics cover anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and others.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

Superior Support

Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

What You Will Study in This Bachelor’s in Nursing Program

The student experience for this Bachelor of Science in Nursing program includes:

  • State-of-the-art Fortune Simulation Lab for realistic hands-on learning
  • Exposure to a variety of real clinical settings through periodic site visits
  • How to holistically consider a patient’s needs concerning appropriate treatment and care
  • Skills in applying biblical principles to your nursing career

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After Graduation
Potential Careers

  • Hospitals
  • Private Practices
  • Eldercare Facilities
  • Consulting
  • And more!


Work in Various Industries

  • Industry

Program Requirements
MINIMUM NURSING ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A student may progress through the Pre-licensure Division Nursing Program when meeting all three of the following requirements:
1.Achieving a C or higher in all NUR courses.
2.Maintaining a nursing GPA of 2.75 or higher (NUR courses only).
3.Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (all IWU courses).
A student who does not meet one or more of these minimum requirements will be placed on nursing academic probation.

DEFINITION OF NURSING ACADEMIC PROBATION
Nursing academic probation is a status resulting from failure to meet the minimum requirements of the Pre-Licensure Division of the School of Nursing. Course grades and/or GPA earned during any term may result in a student being placed on nursing academic probation for the following semester. One probationary period is equal to one full semester.

PROBATION CRITERIA
An admitted nursing student will be placed on nursing probationary status when one or more of the criteria occur within a semester/term:
Criteria 1: C- or lower in one or two NUR course/s (considered course failure).
Criteria 2: NUR GPA of less than 2.75.
Criteria 3: CUM GPA of less than 2.75.
Two probationary periods are permitted during entire enrollment in Pre-Licensure nursing.

DEFINITION OF ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
Academic dismissal is the removal of a student from enrollment in the Pre-licensure Division of the School of Nursing due to one or more of the dismissal criteria below. Academic dismissal means a student can no longer register for NUR clinical courses leading to a BSN degree.

DISMISSAL CRITERIA
A student will be dismissed from Pre-Licensure nursing if one or more of the following criteria occur:
Criteria 1: Failure (C- or lower) of three NUR courses (in one or more semesters/terms).
Criteria 2: Failure (C- or lower) of the same NUR course twice.
Criteria 3: Failure to meet the requirements to be removed from probation by the end of the
second probationary period.
READMISSION
After dismissal, a student may be eligible to apply for readmission to the Pre-licensure Division of the School of Nursing (SON) after ALL of the following criteria have been met:

Criteria 1: Three years have passed since dismissal
Criteria 2: All sciences completed within 5 years of readmission or work in a field utilizing the sciences
Criteria 3: Completion of twelve credit hours from an accredited college/university with a GPA of 2.75 prior to readmission
Criteria 4: Interview with the SON Dean of the Pre-licensure Division of Nursing or a designee
Criteria 5: May be required to audit or repeat courses according to IWU’s Repeating Course Policy
Criteria 6: All other Pre-licensure admission requirements

REQUIREMENTS DURING PROBATION
A student on probationary status due to Probation Criteria 1 (C- or lower in one or two NUR course/s) must do the following:

     FIRST PROBATION

  • Register for the EQUIP (NUR 211) course, unless previously completed.
  • Register for the NUR course/s for which the student has obtained a C- or lower.
  • Meet with an advisor within the first two weeks of the semester and at midterm
    • Complete or follow up on the Plan for Academic Student Success (PASS).
  • Meet regularly with the Nursing Educational Resource Specialist (NERS).
  • Attain a passing grade in the repeated NUR course.
  • Complete 2 credit hours of Professional Transitions (NUR 476) during the last year of study prior to graduation.

     SECOND PROBATION

  • Meet regularly with an assigned faculty mentor.
  • Attain a passing grade in the repeated NUR course.

A student on probationary status due to Probation Criteria 2 (NUR GPA of less than 2.75) must do the following:

     FIRST PROBATION

  • Register for the EQUIP (NUR 211) course, unless previously completed
  • Continue in NUR courses
  • Meet with an advisor within the first two weeks of the semester and at midterm.
    • Complete or follow up on the Plan for Academic Student Success (PASS).
  • Meet regularly with the Nursing Educational Resource Specialist (NERS).
  • Raise NUR GPA to at least 2.75 by the end of the probationary semester.
  • Complete 2 credit hours of Professional Transitions (NUR 476) during the last year of study prior to graduation.

     SECOND PROBATION

  • Meet regularly with an assigned faculty mentor.
  • Must raise NUR GPA to 2.75 or above by the end of the probationary semester.

A student on probationary status due to Probation Criteria 3 (CUM GPA of less than 2.75) must do the following:

     FIRST PROBATION

  • Register for the EQUIP (NUR 211) course, unless previously completed
  • Continue in NUR courses, as desired.
  • Meet with an advisor within the first two weeks of the semester and at midterm.
    • Complete or follow up on the Plan for Academic Student Success (PASS).
  • Meet regularly with the Nursing Educational Resource Specialist (NERS).
  • Raise CUM GPA to at least 2.75 by the end of the probationary semester.
  • Complete 2 credit hours of Professional Transitions (NUR 476) during the last year of study prior to graduation.

     SECOND PROBATION

  • Meet regularly with an assigned faculty mentor.
  • Must raise CUM GPA to 2.75 or above by the end of the probationary semester.

REMOVAL OF PROBATIONARY STATUS
A student will be removed from probationary status for the next semester/term after all requirements are met as stated above and all other minimum academic requirements are maintained.

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Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). IWU is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

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