Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Option
(RN to BSN Mobility Option)

Degree Requirements

The minimum requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is 124 credit hours. Students with less than 124 credit hours must take additional course work to meet requirements. Students beginning the upper division nursing courses must complete all coursework within six years. There is a 30-hour residency requirement in nursing that will be met by completion of the 30 credit hours of nursing courses.

Students who withdraw then reenter the program must adhere to the policies and curriculum in effect at the time of reentry. Check with your academic advisor for policy and curriculum changes.

Required coursework

RN to BSN degree coursework consists of general education requirements and nursing courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or above by the second attempt. Review Nursing course descriptions.

General education courses completed at other universities may be applicable toward your degree program if credits are accepted by the Office of Admissions or determined to be equivalent by the School of Nursing. Course numbers and credit hours for general education courses may vary from campus to campus, so it is best to check with your academic advisor.


Suggested plans of study

To obtain an individualized program planning sheet tailored to your educational goals please contact the Nursing Academic Advisor at 812-348-7250 or e-mail .

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the university for the fall, spring, or summer semester. A university application may be obtained online or by contacting the IUPUC Office of Admissions at 812.348.7311. Indicate your proposed major as RN to BSN option. NOTE: If you have ever been admitted to any Indiana University campus, you may not need to reapply. Check with IUPUC Office of Admissions.
2. Transfer of credit from other colleges or universities is done at time of admission by IUPUC's Office of Admissions. Transfer credit will be awarded for courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0), if courses being transferred are essentially equivalent to required course work.
3. Admission to the RN to BSN option of the School of Nursing requires an application that is separate from that to the university. Applicants must meet all minimum criteria.

Application requirements

In order to apply, you must:

• Be admitted to Indiana University as a degree-seeking student.
• Provide evidence of current Indiana registered nurse (RN) licensure in any state where the student is practicing for the purpose of completing clinical course requirements.
• Achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses attempted.
• Complete required prerequisite courses with a grade of C (2.0) or above in each course. The grade of C- (1.7) is not acceptable. A grade of C or above must be obtained by the second attempt. Students can repeat a required course only twice.

Ready to apply?

Click here to obtain the RN-BSN Application for Admission.

Program Outcomes

All graduates of the bachelor's degree program are expected to demonstrate the following qualities as:

1. A critical thinker who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, rational inquiry, problem-solving.
2. A culturally competent person who provides holistic nursing care to a variety of individuals, families, and communities.
3. A knowledgeable care coordinator who facilitates access to resources necessary to meet health care needs of individuals, families, and communities.
4. An individual who understands the political dynamics in various settings and participates in the change process to shape health care policy.
5. An individual who practices within an ethical and legal framework for the nursing profession.
6. An effective communicator who is able to share accurate information.
7. A competent provider of nursing care who functions in various professional nursing roles in structured or semi-structured health care settings.
8. A professional role model who promotes a positive public image of nursing.
9. A responsible manager who balances human, fiscal, and material resources to achieve quality health care outcomes.