The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a private institution in Indianapolis, Indiana that was founded in 1902. The main campus is on the south side of the city and spans 50 acres. The campus includes a gorgeous green space that is made up of a sunken lawn and a long canal surrounded by water gardens and a partial amphitheater. The university offers over 82 undergraduate majors and 27 master’s degree programs. The university is organized into 9 schools and colleges, including the School of Nursing, and has received numerous rankings and recognition. In 2018, the university was ranked 34th out of all regional Midwest universities.
The nursing programs offered at the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing include a traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, LPN to ADN, and MSN program. The associate degree program is accredited by the ACEN, while the remaining programs are all currently accredited by the CCNE. The school is also the only school in the state to offer a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certificate as part of their MSN program. The school partners with various local health systems to give students clinical experiences. Students spend two days per week during the six-semester BSN program helping real patients in the Indianapolis area.