Indiana University-South Bend

Indiana University-South Bend is a public institution in South Bend, Indiana, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The South Bend campus is part of Indiana University, which first began offering classes in South Bend in 1922. Students can enjoy the beautiful campus, which is located on a pedestrian mall on the St. Joseph River. The main campus is connected to the athletic fields, which are across the river, by a pedestrian bridge bearing the name of the campus. The university is organized into several schools and colleges, including the School of Nursing. IU-South Bend also has a large library, with over 600,000 volumes and over 30,000 eBooks. 

The available nursing programs at Indiana University-South Bend School of Nursing include a traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN program, which is currently accredited by the CCNE. The university also offers an Associate Degree in Nursing, which is a two-year program that prepares students for a career in nursing. After obtaining the ADN, students may work toward their BSN and their NCLEX-RN exam. Before enrolling in the traditional BSN program, incoming freshmen must enroll at Indiana University as degree-seeking students. Upon completion of the prerequisite courses, students will begin their BSN coursework, which includes clinical experience at nearby healthcare facilities.