ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus)

Advantages

• Gain real-world experience through in-person clinical placements and two, four day on-campus residencies
• Our clinical placement department pursues all options to help you secure a local placement site
• 1:1 model for clinical placements means more time with your preceptor
• Your student success advisor and academic advisor work together to help you succeed
• Join an inclusive and diverse community of service-oriented learners
• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Here at UIndy, potential becomes purpose. Our approach to education combines the hard skills necessary for nursing with the soft skills needed to lead. Nursing is not just about what nurses do, it’s also about who nurses are. You’ll have opportunities to connect with other students in your cohort, connecting you to the UIndy nursing community.

(Note: The ABSN application can be found under the Graduate, Adult, Guest Application. Do not select the Undergraduate Application.)

Learn More

• About the Track
• Admission Requirements
• Tuition & Aid
• Meet Our Faculty
• Contact the School of Nursing
• Stay Informed

About the ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus)

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) second-degree program is designed for career changers who already have a bachelor's degree in another field.

Track Length & Format

The clinical phase of the ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus) consists of 56 credit hours taken full-time over 15 consecutive months. Prerequisites courses may be needed depending on the previous degree and grades earned in selected classes. All students are required to take three non-clinical nursing prerequisite courses. Completion of the BSN degree prepares graduates to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX®).

Students entering the clinical phase of the program are members of a cohort and remain with the same group of students throughout their program of study. The curriculum requires full-time enrollment and students should expect to attend class or participate in clinical activities four to five days a week. Part-time employment during full-time academic activities is possible but requires a flexible employment situation.

Clinical courses in the ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus) are taught primarily in a face-to-face format on campus, as well in designated clinical practicum sites. Clinical practice may be conducted in hospitals, community-based settings, schools, day-care centers, and long-term care facilities, among others. Simulation experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology 
• Microbiology
• Organic Chemistry or General Chemistry I & II
• Introduction to Psychology
• Social Science
• Philosophy
• Statistics or College Algebra

ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus) Sample Courses

This in-person track requires 56 credit hours of coursework and 570 clinical hours to graduate.

When Can I Start?

The ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus) starts in Summer (May).

Admission Requirements and Process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8
• HESI A2 test score (at local site if proctored)
• Completion of prerequisite courses (Prerequisite courses do not expire)
• Qualify based on state authorization requirements
• Must have permanent Indiana address

Process

• Step 1: Apply to the ABSN program. The ABSN application can be found under the Graduate, Adult, Guest Application. Do not select the Undergraduate Application.
  
• Step 2: In the Fall, apply for admission into the clinical component of the ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus). Clinical courses begin each May. Announcements are emailed to eligible applicants.

Tuition & Aid

The tuition for the ABSN In-Person Track (On-Campus) for 2025-26 is $860/credit hour.

General Services Fees

• Full-time: $168 per semester
• Part-time: $100 per semester
• Summer: $86

Contact the School of Nursing

• Phone: 317-788-8031
• Email: chsadmissions@uindy.edu

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