Online Learning
ASN to BSN

Requirements for initial admission to the A2B program:

• Completion of the USI A2B Undergraduate Application.
• Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. May need high school transcripts depending on the number of transfer credits.
• Recommendation letter from an Ivy Tech faculty in semester 3 of the associate degree program.
• At least a B in the first nursing classes NRSG 100 Fundamentals and NRSG 115 Nursing Lab. Other courses may be considered by the RN-BSN Program Chair on an individual basis.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale in associate degree nursing program. Students with a 2.0 – 2.29 GPA will be considered on an individual basis.
• Non-native speakers of English must meet English proficiency requirements as established by the USI Center for International programs.
• Zachary Law Compliance Policy*

Requirements for continued admission to the A2B program:

• A second official transcript upon completion of the associate degree program.
• An unencumbered RN license (No action or pending action against license) to enroll in 400 level courses (NURS 457, NURS 487 and NURS 492).
• Employed by or have access to a healthcare work environment to complete course projects in 400 level courses.

Official Transcripts:

• Electronic transcripts may be sent to enroll@usi.edu
• Mailed transcripts can be sent to the following:
  • Undergraduate Admissions
    University of Southern Indiana
    8600 University Boulevard
    Evansville, IN 47712

Zachary Law Compliance Policy

*To comply with the state and federal regulations, potential and current students and faculty in selected programs within the College of Nursing and Health Professions, will be required to have a criminal records check relating to sexual and violent offenses against children.

In accordance with the state of Indiana’s revisions of Zachary’s law made in January of 2003, the College of Nursing and Health Professions will verify if the student is registered with the registry for convicted sexual and violent offenders against children, and will continue to do so at least annually for as long as the student remains in the program.

Should the student’s name appear in the sex offender registry, the student will be denied admission to or progression in the undergraduate nursing program. If the listing is the result of an error, it will become the student’s responsibility to correct the error before admission or progression in the program will be permitted.

Courses within the ASN to BSN Program are offered entirely online using a learning management system. Access to a reliable computer with internet access is required. 

• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Flexibility – All courses offered through distance education giving you control of your schedule.
• 8-week classes
• Standard plan of study – one class at a time OR Expedited plan of study – two classes at a time

ASN to BSN Handbook

CNHP Handbook

Required Support Courses - Transfer In or Take at USI

• Ethics
• Math
• Statistics
• Nutrition 
• Global Health
• World Language Culture

Required Nursing Courses (30 credit hours)

• NURS 267 - Health Assessment for Registered Nurses 
• NURS 327 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice 
• NURS 331 - Care Coordination in Professional Practice 
• NURS 333 - Nursing Informatics
• NURS 337 - Population Health and Professional Nursing Practice
• NURS 367 - Application of Evidence Based Practices 
• NURS 457 - Population Based Care for Registered Nurses (4 credit hours)
• NURS 487 - Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations (4 credit hours) 
• NURS 492 - Clinical Synthesis (4 credit hours)

All courses listed are three (3) credit hours unless designated otherwise.