Ball State University

Ball State University (BSU) is a four-year public university in Muncie with a student to faculty ratio of 16:1. It was founded in 1918, and presently holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Its School of Nursing students gain hands-on learning and medical experiences through the university’s simulation skills and laboratories. In terms of accreditation, the said school has accreditations and approval from CCNE and the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing - With a recognition from the NLN as a center of excellence in Nursing Education, the BSN program at BSU has several concentrations. High school graduates can choose between the regular concentration and the Degree in 3 Concentration. The former is a traditional option which can be completed in four-years. The latter on the other hand is an accelerated on-campus which allows a three-year completion. Both are delivered on-campus. Meanwhile, students with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees can enroll in the accelerated baccalaureate concentration. This allows them completion in as few as 19 months. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNS) and Registered Nurses (RNs) also have concentrations tailored for them: the LPN to BS and the RN to BS, respectively.

Master's Degree in Nursing - Students seeking an MSN degree at BSU can choose from these three concentrations: Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The Nurse Educator and Nurse Administrator concentrations both require 36 credits and can be completed in seven semesters. Meanwhile, the FNP concentration requires 47 credits with six to eight semesters to complete. This MSN program is CCNE-accredited.

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner - Designed for master’s-prepared nurses, this certificate program equips students for healthcare provision in a family practice setting. A completely online option is available. Upon program completion, graduates can apply for the FNP certification exam (ANCC and/or AANP).

The nursing school at Ball State University is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at Ball State University include Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Indiana, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 72.65% and for BSN programs is 91.27%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 39 nursing schools in Indiana, the nursing program at Ball State University ranks #7 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #171. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 93.57%, giving the Ball State University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Ball State University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 93.57%
• Indiana State Rank: 7
• National Rank: 171

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