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:
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 ito 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.
#1 In Nursing
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 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:
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 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.
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 Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Military Medics,or Paramedics for the Transition to ASN track
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:
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.
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 ASN and Practical Nursing programs at Ivy Tech have 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 “NSGA” and “NSGP” 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.
For the Practical Nursing program, meet admission requirements for ENGL 111 and MATH 123
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.
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 1-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.
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)
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.
Preference Ranking and Point System Application Selection Process
Applicants are now able to rank their program selections in their application as first choice, second choice, and third choice of program and campus.
Applicants will rank their campus and program choices as first, second, and third choice, with up to nine campus and program options.
At the close of the application cycle, the system will rank all applications by overall application score, from the highest score to the lowest score, and by each applicant’s first ranked campus and program.
Points are evaluated from course grades, pre-admission testing, and certifications as applicable to the program.
Weighted Point System
Total Points Possible: 190 + 5 optional Certification points
General Education Course Points: 90 points possible. Points are awarded based on prerequisite course grades.
ATI TEAS points: 100 points possible, utilizing the adjusted individual total score.
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.
CMA Certification points: 5 optional points possible with approved CMA documentation for applicants to ASN and PN programs. The active certification verification must come via a letter from the AAMA. (https://www.aama-ntl.org/cma-aama-exam/verify-cma-status)
CCMA Certification points: 5 optional points possible with approved CCMA documentation for applicants to ASN and PN programs. We accept active certification verifications from the National Healthcare Assn. (https://certportal.nhanow.com/certification_verification/).
Tie Breaker Points: GPA
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
APHY 102
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 = 90
Certification points
Up to one certification will be applied for 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, Certified Medical Assistant, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 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 certification documentation, follow the link 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
Transition to ASN Track
Practical Nursing LTC
Anderson
Fall
Summer
Spring
Bloomington
Fall & Spring
Summer & Fall (2025)
Fall & Spring
Columbus
Fall & Spring
Summer
Spring
Evansville
Fall & Spring
Summer
Fall
Fort Wayne
Fall & Spring
Spring
Summer & Fall
Franklin
Spring
None
Tentative 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
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.
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
Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Community Health Network to provide an 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.
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 Myra Hart, DNP, MSN, RN Dean, School of Nursing 317-921-4416 mhart33@ivytech.edu
Department Chair, School of Nursing Paula Hartman, DHSc, MSN, RN, CNE 317-921-4407 phartman14@ivytech.edu
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.
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.
In-Person Location: John and Janice Fisher Building, Room F416 345 S High St Muncie, IN 47305
PROGRAM CONTACT
Che'Reese A'Dreana Anderson, MSN/MBA/HC, RN Dean, School of Nursing, Muncie/Henry County canderson12@ivytech.edu 765-289-2291 ext. 1775
Julie Whiteside, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-C Department Chair, School of Nursing, Muncie jwhiteside6@ivytech.edu 765-289-2291 ext. 1755
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
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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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.
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
Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Community Health Network to provide an 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.
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 Myra Hart, DNP, MSN, RN 317-921-4416 mhart33@ivytech.edu
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.
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 9:00-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00-5:30pm 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-5pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12pm Zoom Link
Starting Oct. 28th Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All other days by appointment from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. **Special Saturday December 7 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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.
