Undergraduate

Undergraduate Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree program strives to offer a creative curriculum for meeting the current and future health needs of society. The curriculum prepares a generalist in professional nursing and serves as a basis for graduate study.

The B.S.N. degree program is offered at several Indiana University campuses. All campuses share similar admission standards, program outcomes, and courses. Admission and transfer policies are set by individual campuses and course sequencing may vary.

There are two options to obtain a BSN from IU South Bend's School of Nursing:

Entry-level

Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Incoming Freshmen

RN-BSN

Degree completion for Registered Nurses

Minor in Complementary Health

Discourse surrounding complementary therapies and their use in healthcare abounds; yet, consumers are seeking out and using these therapies, often without informing their healthcare provider. Therefore, it is critical that all interested students, particularly future health care providers, be given the academic opportunity to learn about and explore complementary therapies and the issues surrounding their use.

Students achieving a minor in complementary health gain a thorough understanding of a number of complementary therapies. This understanding involves exploring the foundational belief systems of these therapies and the cultures from which they are derived. Students critically examine complementary therapies in light of the disease processes for which they are prescribed as well as explore the inherent political, economic, and ethical issues surrounding these therapies.

Any interested IU South Bend student may complete a minor in complementary health. Students interested in pursuing a minor must register their intentions with the School of Nursing and consult with a faculty advisor prior to enrollment in required core courses.