Students in the Nursing program at Ivy Tech learn to care for real patients in a variety of clinical settings throughout the program including lab simulations, long-term care, hospital, labor and delivery units, pediatric units, emergency department, ICU, surgery and mental health facilities. Depending how far you go in your education, you’ll be qualified to:
Monitor vital signs, bathe and dress patients, assist with repositioning and walking (Pre-Nursing Studies Certificate)
Perform wound care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, collect specimens, and address patient concerns as a collaborative member of the health care team. (Practical Nursing Technical certificate)
Assess patients, perform various treatments, assist in diagnostic testing, and provide holistic support and health education to patients and families as a care team manager. (Associate of Science in Nursing)
Career Options
Graduates of the Ivy Tech Nursing program are qualified to work in hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, home health care, physician offices, schools, and health departments. Typical career opportunities include:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Degree Types Offered
Credential Type
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Long-Term Certificate
– known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Short-Term Certificate
– known as a Certificate (CT)
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
Selective Admissions
The nursing program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Students start by applying to Ivy Tech and enrolling in the Pre-Nursing Studies Certificate program, where they complete prerequisite course requirements. Then students apply to the Nursing program.
Did you know that Ivy Tech graduates the highest number of associates-level nurses in the nation? It’s true! We offer a variety of degree options that prepare you for the licensing exams to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Registered Nurse (RN). Check out our degree options below.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
The Traditional Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program is designed for individuals with no previous nursing education or licensure.
The ASN Traditional Track prepares students for the NCLEX-RN exam, which is the exam taken to secure licensing as a Registered Nurse (RN). Graduates who successfully pass the NCLEX-RN exam have opportunities to obtain entry-level nursing positions in a variety of healthcare areas, including hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, home health care, physician offices, schools, and health departments.
Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree can be achieved in 4 semesters, or about two years.
Transfer as a Junior
Graduates of the ASN Traditional Track can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university where they can earn an RN to BSN bachelor’s degree or an RN to MSN master’s degree in nursing. The ASN Traditional Track is designated as a TSAP program (which stands for “Transfer Single Articulation Pathway”), which enables students to transfer to Indiana public four-year institutions with automatic junior status. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring to a four-year college. Our nursing program has partnerships with more than two dozen four-year universities and colleges so you can seamlessly transfer without losing your credits or time. Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your ASN degree at Ivy Tech.
Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the ASN Traditional Track. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to. Learn more about Transfer as a Junior (TSAP) programs
Required Courses
ASN Traditional Track graduates must complete a total of 68-71 credit hours:
30-33 general education course credits, which includes the following prerequisite courses (program prerequisites may be completed in 1 semester):
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credit hours
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3 credit hours
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology I 3 credit hours
The LPN to ASN Transitional Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program is designed for students who are Licensed Practical Nurses seeking to progress to the Registered Nurse (RN) level.
Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree can be achieved in 4-5 semesters, or about two years.
LPN to ASN students must maintain a current, active, unencumbered Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license throughout the duration of the LPN to ASN program.
*Note: The number of required ASN nursing course credits will vary depending on whether the applicant is an Ivy Tech Practical Nursing (PN) graduate and date of PN program completion. See your advisor for more information.
Verifying Your LPN License
You will need to provide documentation verifying your current, active, unencumbered Indiana Practical Nursing licensure when you apply for the Nursing program and with each licensure renewal period.
You can get this information online from The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) through the following process:
The Medical Assistant to ASN Transitional Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program is designed for students who are CMA (AAMA)-certified and are seeking to progress to the Registered Nurse (RN) level.
Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree can be achieved in 4-5 semesters, or about two years.
Medical Assistant to ASN students must maintain a current, active, unencumbered CMA (AAMA) certification license throughout the duration of the program.
Write and send a letter to AAMA requesting a written verification of your status as a certified medical assistant.
The letter must be signed by the person holding the certification in order for the staff at AAMA to provide a verification of certification back to you. Please also provide your mailing address so that the verification can be returned to you.
Once verification is received, upload your verification to Ivy Tech's online application in the location indicated.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
The Military Medic to ASN Transitional Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program is designed for active duty or honorably discharged military medic personnel seeking to progress to the Registered Nurse (RN) level.
Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree can be achieved in 4-5 semesters, or about two years.
Military Medic to ASN students must maintain a current, active, unencumbered CMA (AAMA) certification license throughout the duration of the program.
You will need to provide documentation verifying your past or present military status, medic employment, and proof of honorable discharge, if discharged.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
The Paramedic to ASN Transitional Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program is designed for certified/registered paramedics seeking to progress to the Registered Nurse (RN) level.
Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree can be achieved in 4-5 semesters, or about two years.
Enter your last name and PSID into the required fields. Enter your email address in both email fields, as Ivy Tech cannot accept this verification through email. It must be provided in the application.
After submitting the form, you should receive an email that looks like this:
Click the link at the bottom of the email to taken to your license.
Screenshot or save the license to upload to your Ivy Tech online application.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Long-Term Certificate
known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
The Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (TC) is designed for individuals who aim to be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). LPNs are an integral part of the health care team. Typical professional activities for an LPN include medication administration, wound care, specimen collection, vital signs measurement, and addressing patient concerns to physicians and RNs (team leaders).
The Practical Nursing program provides education in conceptual and technical nursing skills and graduates are qualified to provide basic care, under the direction of registered nurses and doctors, for patients in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, extended care facilities, hospitals, clinics, home health care, and physician offices.
Once admitted to the program, a Practical Nursing TC can be achieved in one year, or 2-3 semesters.
Practical Nursing graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam, which is the exam taken to secure licensing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Graduates who successfully pass the NCLEX-PN exam can begin their career in nursing or continue on to the LPN to ASN Transitional Track course of study.
FREE through Next Level Jobs
Practical Nursing is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Practical Nursing TC. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Are an Indiana resident
Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*
*Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Practical Nursing TC are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and physical exam.
Required Courses
Practical Nursing graduates must complete a total of 45 credit hours:
12 general education course credits, which includes the following prerequisite courses (program prerequisites may be completed in 1 semester):
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credit hours
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3 credit hours
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology I 3 credit hours
Complete the Practical Nursing TC and start working in an LPN role upon obtaining your licensure. When you're ready to grow even more in your career, apply to Ivy Tech's LPN to ASN Track, and your previously earned credits will "stack" into your associate degree. In other words, you won't have to retake courses and will be able to get your Associate of Science in Nursing degree faster.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Short-Term Certificate
known as a Certificate (CT)
The Pre-Nursing Studies Certificate (CT) is designed for individuals who aim to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Typical professional activities for a CNA include monitoring vital signs, bathing and dressing patients, and assisting with repositioning and walking. Graduates of the Pre-Nursing Studies program are qualified to provide care in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, extended care facilities, and hospitals.
Once admitted to the program, a Pre-Nursing Studies CT can be achieved in 1-2 semesters.
Once you earn your Pre-Nursing Studies CT, you can choose to build on your credential if you desire. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates can continue their studies to progress to a Practical Nursing Technical Certificate (TC) (prepares students for the LPN exam) or an Associate of Science in Nursing degree (prepares for the RN exam or transfer to a 4-year college or university to pursue a BSN).
CNA Testing
Following Ivy Tech, students must take an exam to become officially certified as a CNA. Ivy Tech faculty have created a guide to help students navigate the testing process. Read the Guide
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
After the work and time you put in to become the best possible nurse, you want to know your effort will pay off. In nursing, it will. The more experience and education you have, the better your career choices can be.
Build On Your Ivy Tech Credential
Career Goal
Pre-Nursing Studies Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Monitor vital signs, bathe and dress patients, assist with repositioning and walking.
Practical Nursing Technical Certificate
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Change bandages, monitor blood pressure, collect blood and urine samples and address patient concerns to RNs and doctors.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Assess patients, administer medications and treatments, assist in diagnostic testing, provide emotional support and health education to patients and families.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Positions such as infection control nurse, case management nurse, Informatics nurse, nurse managers, and hospital nurse educators.
Program Details
Nursing is offered at 23 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Note: Not all nursing degree tracks and certificate options are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester. Click to view Admission Semesters by Campus.
Nurses Make a Difference
A nursing career may be a good fit for you if you like helping and caring for people. As a nurse, you can make a real difference in someone’s life. You can provide care and hope, sometimes during the most difficult time in their life.
In addition to being a rewarding and fulfilling career, additional reasons to consider nursing include:
Nursing jobs are in demand
Job security and stability
No two days are the same
Flexible scheduling
Competitive salaries
Challenging, fast-paced environment
A successful nursing student and practicing nurse requires the use of:
Critical thinking
Highly developed communication skills
Competence in nursing skills
Professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning
Ethical and legal accountability as a healthcare professional
Ability to work in intense, variable, and sometimes stressful situations
Attention to detail
Self-direction, time management, and organization skills
Compassion, patience, and the ability to deliver culturally competent care to diverse populations
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the traits above, nursing may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
The Ivy Tech Nursing program can be a challenging, yet rewarding, program. Before you apply, review the following requirements and expectations for nursing students.
Time Commitment
The Associate of Science in Nursing and Practical Nursing programs require a major commitment of time and energy. Nursing courses are typically scheduled over 3-4 days per week. Students may also need to schedule additional general education courses as needed each semester. It is essential that you plan for the same amount of study time as class time per week. Nursing course schedules and assignment due dates will not be adjusted to accommodate individual work schedules.
You can expect to spend the following hours each week in active contact for your courses (based on 8-week courses):
Lecture classes: 1 classroom contact hours per credit hour (so if a class is worth 3 credit hours, expect 6 contact hours)
Lab classes: 2 lab contact hours per credit hour
Clinical courses: 3 clinical contact hours per credit hour
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class meetings, or other activities assigned as a part of a course of instruction. Attendance is necessary to maximize student-learning opportunities. Students who are absent are responsible for missed material. Clinical courses require that the student be present to effectively evaluate successful achievement of clinical course objectives and concepts, as clinical course objectives cannot be accomplished or evaluated outside the clinical setting. There are no make-up sessions for missed clinical hours; therefore, regular clinical attendance is mandatory for successful clinical course and program completion. These clinical locations may be up to one hour drive in any direction of the Ivy Tech full-service campus where you are enrolled.
The online application system allows students to apply to any nursing program and any location within the statewide system. Carefully consider the implications of being accepted to a campus requiring extended driving distances.
Mandatory Drug Testing and Criminal Background Screening
All nursing program clinical affiliates require mandatory drug testing and criminal background screening before allowing students to participate in clinical courses at their facilities. Results of these tests could impact your ability to complete nursing clinical courses and therefore, your ability to meet nursing program requirements for completion. Requiring criminal background and drug screenings ensures students meet the same standards as health care facility employees. Annual criminal background and drug screenings are required for all nursing students.
Eligibility for Licensure
Successful program completion provides students eligibility to apply to a state board of nursing to take the licensure examination (NCLEX-RN for Associate of Science in Nursing and NCLEX-PN for Practical Nursing). The Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) application for licensure includes questions about criminal history, substance abuse problems, malpractice judgments, and disciplinary action on previous licenses and certifications. Students are encouraged to review the questions located on the ISBN application for examination. Similar questions are found on other state board of nursing applications.
If an applicant answers yes to any of the questions located on the ISBN application for examination they will be required to submit a sworn affidavit. It is possible that an applicant would not be eligible for licensure or face license restrictions after completing the nursing program. Read more about the licensure application
In addition, the state of Indiana will not authorize a graduate to take a National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) without a social security number. This is a mandatory Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) requirement and applications to test cannot be processed without it. The United States Immigration and Nationality Act identifies that all candidates applying to take the NCLEX exam are required to be a U.S. citizen or be identified as a “Qualified Alien.” The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act is found in the Federal Regulation 8 of the U.S.C.; Section 1641. In response to this federal legislation, Indiana Senate Bill SB419 became law in 2018 and provides for potential licensing of DACA and F1 in the state of Indiana. Students should seek their own legal counsel for concerns regarding these matters.
Nursing Program Student Requirements
The following are required for participation in clinical activities:
Annual criminal background and sex offender registry screening
Annual drug screening
Physical examination and verification of essential functions
Annual flu vaccination
Up-to-date immunizations including Hepatitis B series, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and COVID-19
Annual TB skin testing or other documentation for positive tests per CDC guidelines
Documentation of current CPR Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from AHA or American Red Cross
Proof of ongoing unencumbered Indiana licenses or certifications for LPN to ASN, Medical Assistant, and Paramedic to ASN students
Students interested in applying for admission to a nursing program should begin locating childhood immunization records early to ensure complete vaccination and physicals are submitted by established deadlines.
Students with disabilities are required to contact the college Disabilities Support Staff at the campus of interest for assistance in requesting accommodations (if applicable).
Financial Aid
Connect with the Financial Aid team at your home campus to find out if you can receive financial aid for the program of your choice. Make sure that you have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the established deadlines to be considered for financial aid assistance.
Completion of the following required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher is required for admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing and Practical Nursing long-term certificate programs:
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
ENGL 111 English Composition
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
Most students take these classes their first semester while enrolled in the Pre-Nursing Studies short-term certificate. If they desire to progress to a higher level degree or certificate, they then apply to the Nursing program to continue their studies.
Gen Ed Prerequisites
In order for prerequisite general education courses to count toward your program admission decision score, the course grades must be posted to Banner by the time the application site closes and auto selection begins. Courses must be completed according to the specific deadlines listed below:
Fall admission - completed by the end of previous spring semester
Spring admission – completed by the end of the first 8-week term of previous fall semester
Summer admission - completed by the end of the previous fall semester
The highest grade of the first three attempts for any prerequisite course will be considered for points toward the admission decision score. This includes grades of D, F, FW, and W.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar. Search for Upcoming Classes
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Formats
Due to the nature of the nursing profession and how much hands-on learning we incorporate into the curriculum, all Ivy Tech nursing courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format.
Information Sessions
Prospective students must participate in a Nursing Information Session or complete an online Nursing Information Session within 3 months prior to applying. The completion of one Information Session fulfills the requirement for all Ivy Tech locations. No reservation is required.
The Nursing program at Ivy Tech has more specific admission criteria than Ivy Tech as a whole. Prospective students must:
Complete the Knowledge Assessment if they do not have previous college credit, ACT, SAT, or PSAT scores on file in the Registrar’s Office
Complete all required remedial courses (OXX) and any required co-requisites to those courses, prior to admission to the program (the first semester of nursing "NRSG" courses).
Score at the PROFICIENT level or higher on the ATI TEAS Test.
Submit a copy of their high school transcript or High School Equivalency Exam (GED or TASC) test scores. See more on transcript requirements below.
High School Transcript Requirements
Per Indiana State Board of Nursing regulations, applicants must submit a copy of their high school transcript or High School Equivalency Exam (GED or TASC) test scores. High school transcripts must include date of graduation.
Current high school students who will be graduating after the close of applications, but before the start of classes, are allowed to apply without a high school transcript and should submit a letter including anticipated graduation date and acknowledgment that the student will submit their high school transcript to the campus nursing dean by the indicated deadline.
International students will need to provide official credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization showing the equivalence of a U.S. high school diploma. Official evaluation must be sent directly from the credential evaluator to the Ivy Tech campus registrar. A copy of the original high school transcript and the NACES evaluation must be submitted with the nursing program admission application. The NACES process takes some time and includes an associated fee, so please contact NACES early.
Prerequisite Transfer Credit
Students seeking transfer credit for prerequisite courses completed at other colleges desiring must submit transcripts from other colleges to the Registrar Hub for evaluation. Submit external college transcripts at least one month prior to the application deadline to allow for adequate time for evaluation and processing so that prerequisite course grades can be counted for points toward admission.
The email address students should relay to their colleges/universities for official transcripts to Ivy Tech is: transcripts@ivytech.edu
The mailing address students should relay to their colleges/universities for hard (paper) copies of official transcripts to Ivy Tech is: Transcript Processing 9301 E 59th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216
The Assessment Technologies Institute’s (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used as part of the admissions process by the Ivy Tech School of Nursing programs.
The ATI TEAS test measures your ability in four categories: Reading, English, Math, and Science. Your TEAS test must include all four test components to be considered valid; partial tests will not be accepted. Applicants must score at the PROFICIENT level or higher to be considered for admission. ATI TEAS sub-category scores will be used in the selection point system.
Preparing for the TEAS Test
A good time for a high school student to take the ATI TEAS test is during the last semester of high school or upon graduation. If an interested student graduated from high school a year or more ago, the test should be taken after review of high school content and after you’ve completed at least a portion of the prerequisite courses for nursing. All candidates must attend an Ivy Tech online Nursing information session prior to taking the TEAS exam.
Test Deadlines & Timing
These dates will not change and will be consistent from year to year:
Semester
Test Deadline Date
Application Date
Fall
April 30
May 15
Spring
September 30
October 15
Summer
January 15
February 1
TEAS testing must be completed within the published application deadlines (see table above) in order to be considered for the corresponding application period. Due to processing time for the ATI TEAS to appear in the student’s application, it is recommended that testing times be scheduled 2 to 4 weeks prior to the posted TEAS test deadline date. ATI TEAS scores not available by the deadlines will not be considered.
Applicants who take the ATI TEAS at schools other than Ivy Tech must contact Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) to have an official copy electronically submitted directly to Ivy Tech.
ATI TEAS Test scores will be valid for two (2) years from the date of the initial ATI TEAS test for all nursing program tracks and must be valid through the application deadline date. ATI TEAS tests that expire prior to the application deadline will be ineligible for consideration towards program admission, even if the student applies prior to the application deadline.
Repeat Testing
The ATI TEAS test may be taken up to 2 times in a 2-year period regardless of the testing location. After your first attempt, you must wait at least 30 days prior to retaking your exam. Applicants must pay the approved testing fee with each attempt.
Allied Health vs. Nursing TEAS Tests
The ATI Allied Health and ATI Nursing TEAS tests are the same test; they are just scored differently. Taking the Allied Health TEAS will count the same as taking the ATI nursing TEAS test. When ATI Allied Health TEAS test scores are present on the ATI transcript, the applicant will need to contact ATI to request reporting of Nursing TEAS test scores. There may be an associated fee for requests such as these.
Taking the Test & Costs
The test takes approximately 3 1/2 hours to complete. Currently, only remote tests are being conducted. You will need your valid (non-expired) government-issued photo ID. All TEAS exam appointments must be made and paid for online through our self-serve site. The Remote TEAS exam fee for Ivy Tech students is $81 ($141 for non-students, but this is not available currently).
Create an ATI account at atitesting.com (if you already have an account at atitesting.com you can skip this step). Use something you will remember as a username and password. If admitted, ATI testing will be used throughout your nursing program and you will need the same username and password for access to the ATI tests. In order for your TEAS test scores to migrate to the Ivy Tech record system, be sure to add your Ivy Tech Community College C# (this is your Ivy Tech student ID number) and birth date when creating your profile for your ATI account. Do not use dashes in the C number. After your account is created on the ATI site, DO NOT schedule an appointment or PAY any funds at the ATI website, as additional charges will be applied. View guide: How to create a new ATI account.
Click on Student/Applicant Login and use your Ivy Tech email address and password to log in.
Click on “This exam is not related to an Ivy Tech course”
Type in TEAS for the test name.
Select the correct Remote TEAS Attempt 1 or 2 exam based on the attempt number.
Select Virtual Proctoring for the campus and click next.
Click on the red calendar and select the date for your exam appointment and click next.
Use the dropdown box and select the time for your appointment and click next.
Review your appointment details and click next.
Select “Pay now via credit card online”. The cost of the exam is $81.00 for students.
Click on “Credit Card Payment Form” and complete credit card payment transaction.
Click on “Submit My Appointment Request.”
Check your email. After scheduling your exam, you will receive emails containing information on downloading necessary software and a code for launching the exam.
Students interested in attending the School of Nursing must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete the requirements for admission to the college. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to a nursing program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses for nursing after admission to the college and before applying to the nursing program of choice.
Apply to the School of Nursing
Once your prerequisite courses are complete and you have met the other requirements for admissions (such as completing the Knowledge Assessment and required remedial courses, scoring at the PROFICIENT level or higher on the ATI TEAS Test, and submitting your high school transcript or High School Equivalency Exam test scores), you may apply for admission to the School of Nursing.
Students may apply to the nursing program during three application windows each year:
If you are not a current Ivy Tech Community College student, please Apply Now. You will need a C# (Ivy Tech student ID number) and Ivy Tech single sign-on login credentials in order to apply.
Gather all required or optional documentation that you will need to upload into the system, such as high school transcripts, copies of certifications, etc. View more about requirements here. You will have the ability to save your application in progress until you are able to secure documentation.
Make sure your scores for the ATI TEAS Test have been sent to Ivy Tech.
If you are transferring from another institution, please make sure that your transcripts are evaluated at least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline.
Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
Select the programs and campuses you would like to be considered as an applicant. You can select up to 3 different programs and 3 different campuses.
You must meet all of the prerequisites for a program in order to submit your application. If you receive a message indicating that you do not meet the prerequisites, then please remove that program selection in order to proceed with the application.
Upload any necessary documents.
Make sure grades and pre-admission exam scores in the system are accurate. If not, please contact your home campus registrar or advisor.
You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite into the program.
Once complete, submit your application.
You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
Once you have submitted your application, you have the option to reopen it to make changes.
Note: DO NOT USE THE “BACK” function on your computer. Use the navigation pane at the side of the page to navigate.
Students can select up to 3 credential types and 3 campuses each on the application. Offers of acceptance are for a specific nursing credential and a specific campus. The offers are determined through 8 rounds of autoselection and 6 rounds of manual selection.
If you are accepted, you will receive an email from the online application system to your Ivy Tech email account offering you a seat in the program you selected. Offers are emailed beginning within 1 week of the application close date and continue until program capacity is met or one week before the start of semester classes. Each round of offers begins at 6:00 am and applicants have until 11:59 pm the following day to either accept or reject an offer.
Depending on their rank and offers, a student could potentially receive multiple offers. Once you accept one offer, you are immediately withdrawn from all other offers and you will be contacted by the chair or dean of the program with information about the program orientation date, time, and location.
If a student fails to respond, then the offer expires. If a student rejects an offer three (3) times, the application is removed from the auto-selection application pool but will then be available for manual selection rounds that occur later in the process.
You do have the ability to withdraw your application at any point during the admission cycle. However, once you withdraw your application, you will not be able to apply again until the next application cycle.
What If I Don’t Get Admitted?
The Nursing program does not maintain a waitlist. Non-admitted applicants can reapply in the next semester’s application cycle. You may also want to meet with your advisor. Advisors can assist students in exploring other programs of interest in Ivy Tech’s School of Health Sciences if they have applied several times and have not been accepted into the nursing programs. Ivy Tech offers many programs similar to nursing that lead to high-demand jobs that may be new to you, but fit your passion to help others.
Application Help Video: Step-by-step instructions for how to submit the online application for Ivy Tech's nursing program. (5:35)
Selective Admissions
Admission to the nursing programs at Ivy Tech is highly competitive. The program has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Selective admission processes are needed because there are more people interested in taking courses in our nursing programs than there are seats available.
Weighted Point System
A weighted point system is used to evaluate applicants for admission. Student applications are assigned points on the following criteria: Grades, Pre-admission testing, and Certifications as applicable to the program. Applicants with the highest scores are accepted across 8 rounds of auto-selection within each application period. Point totals for applicants receiving admission offers will vary between campuses and application periods. Point totals are not shared.
Total Points Possible: 160 + 5 optional CNA Certification points
General Education Course Points: 60 points possible. Points are awarded based on prerequisite course grades.
ATI TEAS points: 100 points possible. Total of weighted sub-test point calculations.
CNA Certification points: 5 optional points possible with approved CNA documentation for applicants to ASN and PN programs. We accept verifications for active certifications in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan only.
Tie Breaker Points:
ATI TEAS Adjusted Individual Total Score
General Education Weighted Point System
When multiple course attempts are reported on applicant transcripts (including transcripts from other colleges and universities), the highest earned grade of the first three attempts will be used for the selection decision score through the application period. Points for courses transferred from other institutions will be awarded from the grade recorded on the transcript from the other institution provided transfer credit appears on the Ivy Tech transcript. Points for verified credit (V) or college credit awarded through High School Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dantes Subject Standardized Test (DSST), will be awarded as indicated below.
Course
A
B
C
D/F
Verified Credit
APHY 101
30
20
10
0
N/A
ENGL 111
15
10
5
0
10
PSYC 101
15
10
5
0
10
Total General Education Points Possible = 60
ATI TEAS Weighted Point System
ATI TEAS Component
Weighted Sub-Test Point Calculation
Maximum Points Possible
English & Language Usage
Subsection % score x 0.20
20
Reading
Subsection % score x 0.30
30
Math
Subsection % score x 0.20
20
Science
Subsection % score x 0.30
30
Total ATI TEAS Points Possible = 100
CNA Certification points
Five (5) optional points may be added to the total admission decision score for applicants of the ASN Traditional Track or Practical Nursing programs, with approved documentation of current, active Certified Nurse Aide certification. Documentation must be uploaded to the online nursing application for consideration. Once approved, five (5) points will be added to the total admission decision score for an ASN Traditional Track or Practical Nursing application.
To secure your CNA certification documentation, follow the instructions below:
The Nursing program offers start dates for cohorts of students three semesters a year—Spring, Summer, and Fall. Students may apply to the nursing program during three application windows each year, corresponding with the semester they wish to start:
March 15 - May 15 for Fall Program Start
August 15 - October 15 for Spring Program Start
December 1 - February 1 for Summer Program Start
Not every campus offers starts for all three semesters. See the chart below to see which semesters each campus offers program starts. If you don’t see a campus listed, it is not currently accepting Nursing applications.
Admission Semesters by Campus
Location
ASN Traditional Track
LPN to ASN Track
Medical Assistant to ASN Track
Military Medic to ASN Track
Paramedic to ASN Track
Practical Nursing LTC
Pre-Nursing Studies STC
Anderson
Fall
Summer
Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Bloomington
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall & Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Columbus
Fall & Spring
Summer
Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Evansville
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall
Fall
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Fort Wayne
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall & Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Franklin
Spring
Summer
Greencastle
Fall
Summer
Spring
Hamilton County
Fall & Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Indianapolis
Fall & Spring
Summer & Fall
Summer
Fall (odd years)
Fall & Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Kokomo
Fall & Spring
Spring
Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Lafayette
Fall
Fall
Fall (odd years)
Fall (even years)
Spring
Fall, Spring, & Summer
Lake County at Crown Point, East Chicago, and Gary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is “projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.”
That high demand is one reason Ivy Tech’s Practical Nursing long-term certificate is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program, which, thanks to the Workforce Ready Grant, gives you the opportunity to earn a FREE credential from Ivy Tech. Learn more
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Jami L. Ryan, DNP, FNP-BC, RN Dean, School of Nursing, Anderson Email: jryan112@ivytech.edu Phone: 765-643-7133 ext 2366
Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Community Health Network to provide opportunity for select nursing students through support of nursing education, financial support during your education as well as mentoring that will enhance your confidence as you transition into nursing practice at the end of the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Community Health Network to provide opportunity for select nursing students through support of nursing education, financial support during your education as well as mentoring that will enhance your confidence as you transition into nursing practice at the end of the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 3-4 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Community Health Network to provide opportunity for select nursing students through support of nursing education, financial support during your education as well as mentoring that will enhance your confidence as you transition into nursing practice at the end of the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Community Health Network to provide opportunity for select nursing students through support of nursing education, financial support during your education as well as mentoring that will enhance your confidence as you transition into nursing practice at the end of the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
Upcoming Nursing Information Sessions: March 8th, 12:00pm, Room 1285 March 28th, 5:00pm, Room 1285 April 4th, 12:00pm, Room 1285 April 19th, 5:00pm, Room 1285 May 3rd, 5:00pm, Room 1285 May 9th, 12:00pm, Room 1285
Advising Team Ginny Leonard, Director of Academic Advising Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students vleonard5@ivytech.edu
Jenny Atkisson, Academic Advisor Advisor for: School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain programs, School of Public and Social Services programs, and Psychology jatkisson3@ivytech.edu
Sam Brunsman, Academic Advisor Advisor for: School of Information Technology, School of Health Sciences programs sbrunsman1@ivytech.edu
Lou Herchenroeder, Academic Advising Specialist Advisor for: School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Sciences programs, General Studies, Liberal Arts and Education programs lherchenroeder@ivytech.edu
Rose Tobin, Nursing Success Coach Advisor and Success Coach for School of Nursing programs rtobin4@ivytech.edu
Sellersburg Academic Advising Center
8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, G6
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Virtual On-Demand Service (video, voice, or live chat): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET