Indiana University-Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo (IUK) is a four-year public educational institution, and is a regional campus of Indiana University. In terms of accreditation, IUK is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Its School of Nursing also received approval from the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Meanwhile, its baccalaureate and master’s degree program are accredited by CCNE and ACEN, respectively. IUK’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions puts emphasis on experiential learning through clinical experiences and simulations at the campus’ state-of-the-art center.

BSN Traditional - Different options for obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree are available at IUK to cater to student’s various academic credentials. The BSN is a four-year pre-licensure degree. It provides a strong foundation in sciences, liberal arts, and nursing. Moreover, students are required to provide more than 900-hours of practicum providing nursing care provision to diverse clients, since the program is grounded on experiential-learning.

RN to BSN - Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking a BSN degree can do so in as few as one to two years. Students can even work-full time while enrolled in the program because it is offered in either through online or hybrid (in-person and online) format. Graduates are fully-equipped for safe, culturally-competent and informed nursing care provision.

BSN Second Degree - Individuals with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree from an accredited university can earn their BSN degree at IUK in as few as 17 months. This four-semester program is designed to cater to those seeking a career change.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - This Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is designed for bachelor’s-prepared nurses. Two tracks are available—Nursing Education and Nursing Administration. Each of these tracks requires 15 credit hours which can be transferred toward an MSN degree.

Master of Science in Nursing - This Master of Science in Nursing program has three tracks which students can choose from: Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, and Family Nurse Practitioner. The Nursing Administration and Nursing Education Tracks both required 36 credit hours which can be completed in a span of six semesters. Meanwhile, the Family Nurse Practitioner Track requires 42 credit hours designed for a 7-semester (2 ½ years) completion.

The nursing school at Indiana University-Kokomo is a public institution located in Kokomo, Indiana. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at Indiana University-Kokomo include 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 Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and RN to BSN 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 Indiana University-Kokomo ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #157. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 94.00%, giving the Indiana University-Kokomo an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Indiana University-Kokomo

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 94.00%
• Indiana State Rank: 6
• National Rank: 157

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