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 (Certified Nursing Assistant 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:
Students interested in applying to the nursing programs at Ivy Tech Community College are encouraged to enroll in the Healthcare Specialist TC while completing pre-requisite courses required to become application-ready for competitive entrance programs.
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
*In addition to 20 hours verified credit awarded towards program total credits of 77-79. See Nursing Student Handbook for further details.
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 into complete prerequisite course requirements. Then students apply to the Nursing program.
Beginning January 2025, nursing courses may be offered in a blended online format. For a definition of blended online format, please follow this link: https://www.ivytech.edu/classes/class-formats/. Please contact your campus dean for more information.
Did you know that Ivy Tech graduates the highest number of associate-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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Registered Nurse (RN). Check out our degree options below.
Beginning the Spring 2025 semester (January, 2025), the one Transition to ASN Track will be offered for those with a license or certificate in the following:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Military Medic
Paramedic
Medical Assistant(CMA-AAMA)
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 69-71 credit hours:
31-33 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
APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credit hours
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3 credit hours
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology I 3 credit hours
You will need to provide documentation verifying one of the following: your military medic transcript; an active, unencumbered Practical Nursing licensure; current CMA certification; or a current paramedic license/certification.
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). Once admitted to the program, a Practical Nursing TC can be achieved in one year, or 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:
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.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
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
Transition to ASN Track
Practical Nursing LTC
Anderson
Fall
Summer
Spring
Bloomington
Fall & Spring
Summer (day schedule); Fall (evening schedule)
Fall & Spring
Columbus
Fall & Spring
Summer
Spring
Evansville
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall
Fort Wayne
Fall & Spring
Spring
Summer & Fall
Franklin
Spring
None
Fall 2025
Greencastle
Fall
None
Spring
Hamilton County
Fall & Spring
Not offering
Not offering
Indianapolis
Fall & Spring
Beginning Spring 2025 /Summer/Fall
Fall & Spring
Kokomo
Fall & Spring
Spring
Summer
Lafayette
Fall & Spring
Summer beginning 2025
Fall & Spring
Lake County at Crown Point
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall & Spring
Lawrenceburg
Fall & Spring
Summer
Not offering
Logansport
Alternates based on cohort completion. Fall 2024, Spring 2026, Fall 2027, Spring 2029
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.
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.
Once your requirements for admissions are complete (such as completing any prerequisite courses, 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 a 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 program types and 3 campuses each on the application, and rank them in order of preference. Offers of acceptance are for a specific nursing program and a specific campus. The offers are determined through the point selection process.
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.
Depending on their points and campus ranking, 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.
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. (6:20)
Prerequisite Courses for Nursing
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:
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II
ENGL 111 English Composition
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
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, and FW.
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.
Nursing Courses
Descriptions of nursing courses can be found in our online course catalog.
View required classes and course descriptions for:
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.
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.
TEAS Deadlines & Timing
These dates will not change and will be consistent from year to year:
Semester
TEAS Deadline Date
Application Date
Fall
April 30
May 15
Spring
September 30
October 15
Summer
January 15
February 1
Ivy Tech Testing Services does not offer the TEAS exam during the months of May or June, between the TEAS deadline date and the application date, and during peak weeks (weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 each semester). Also note, TEAS exams taken after the TEAS deadline date will count toward the next application cycle.
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.
The TEAS total score will be used in the selection point system, with no weighting
The TEAS may be taken up to 3 times in a rolling year period
14 day wait period between TEAS attempts (day of initial testing is day 0)
TEAS score must be within 2 years of application deadline
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.
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. 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 TEAS exam fee for Ivy Tech students is $77 ($137 for non-students, not available at all Testing Services locations).
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, you must select your Ivy Tech home campus as your institution, add your full Ivy Tech Community College student ID number (C0#######), birth date, and your last name must match the Ivy Tech record system when creating your ATI profile and. (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.
Nursing-Interested Advising Group Sessions are every Tuesday at 4 PM; Students do need to schedule in advance. The reservations are made through Ivy Advising. If they need help scheduling, they can call 317-921-4300 or email AskHamiltonCounty@ivytech.edu
Indianapolis (Lawrence) Campus Nursing 9301 E. 59th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 317-921-4428 indianapolis-schoolofnursing@ivytech.edu Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Indianapolis Nursing Information Sessions All nursing students are required to attend an information session prior to applying. Register for a Nursing Information Session
Dean of the School of Nursing Diana Shenefield, PhD, RN, CNECL 317-921-4416 dshenefield7@ivytech.edu
Department Chair, School of Nursing Paula Hartman, DHSc, MSN, RN, CNE 317-921-4407 phartman14@ivytech.edu
I am writing to inform you of an important update regarding the Ivy Tech Indianapolis School of Nursing. Students applying in Spring 2025 for a Fall 2025 program start should be aware that while classes will initially take place at the Lawrence/Fairbanks Building, the program will relocate to the downtown Indianapolis campus Illinois Fall Creek Center (IFC) located at 2535 N. Capitol Avenue during the course of their studies. The move for the nursing program to the downtown location is planned for the Summer 2026 term.
We understand that a mid-program relocation may impact your planning, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth transition. The downtown campus will provide expanded resources, modern facilities, and enhanced learning environments to support your education and clinical training. We will continue to provide updates and guidance to help you prepare for this change.
If you have any questions about how this transition may affect you, please contact our admissions office by emailing our Admission Specialist, David Rusk at drusk7@ivytech.edu.
Stormi Hatfield Department Chair, School of Nursing, Muncie smyers81@ivytech.edu 765-289-2291 ext. 1615
Ashley Reed, MSN, RN Department Chair, School of Nursing, Henry County areed222@ivytech.edu 765-599-2613 ext. 4029 *Henry County currently only offers the Associate of Nursing Traditional program
Che'Reese A'Dreana Anderson, MSN/MBA/HC, RN Dean, School of Nursing, Muncie/Henry County canderson12@ivytech.edu 765-289-2291 ext. 1775
Colleen McCahill Office Coordinator South Bend/Elkhart School of Health, Public Affairs and Social Services | School of Nursing Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm Office: 574-289-7001 ext. 5778 | Fax: 574-236-7166 | Call or Text: (574) 313-1326
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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Columbus Nursing Info Sessions All nursing students are required to attend an information session prior to applying.
Info Sessions are held the first Tuesday of every month at 12 pm via Zoom. Please contact your academic advisor or email Columbus-nursing@ivytech.edu to receive the link.
Columbus and Franklin Nursing Info Sessions All nursing students are required to attend an information session prior to applying.
Info Sessions are held the first Tuesday of every month at 12 pm via Zoom. Please contact your academic advisor or email Columbus-nursing@ivytech.edu to receive the link.
Nursing-Interested Advising Group Sessions are every Tuesday at 4 PM; Students do need to schedule in advance. The reservations are made through Ivy Advising. If they need help scheduling, they can call 317-921-4300 or email AskHamiltonCounty@ivytech.edu
Indianapolis (Lawrence) Campus Nursing 9301 E. 59th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 317-921-4428 indianapolis-schoolofnursing@ivytech.edu Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Indianapolis Nursing Information Sessions All nursing students are required to attend an information session prior to applying. Register for a Nursing Information Session
Dean of the School of Nursing Diana Shenefield, PhD, RN, CNECL 317-921-4416 dshenefield7@ivytech.edu
Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Fax 812-265-4028
Zoom Video Calls Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment.
Advising Team Tricia Miracle 812-265-2580 ext. 4137 tmiracle2@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 812-510-3844 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00am-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00pm-5:30pm Zoom Link
Lisa Kelley 812-265-2580 ext. 4163 lkelley3@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 502-414-1597 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5:00pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12:00pm Zoom Link
1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.
