Admission

• At least a B in the first nursing classes NRSG 100 Fundamentals and NRSG 115 Nursing Lab.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale in associate degree nursing program.
• Students with a 2.0 – 2.29 cumulative GPA will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must have an unencumbered RN license to take 400 level courses (NURAS 457, 487, 492).
• Employed by or have access to healthcare work environment to complete course projects in 400 level courses.
• Will not have validation options as student will not have enough professional experience.
• Completion of the USI A2B application.
• Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A second official transcript upon completion of the associate degree program.
• May need high school transcripts depending on the number of transfer credits.
• Non-native speakers of English must meet English proficiency requirements as established by the USI Center for International programs.

Students enrolled in the ASN to BSN Dual Enrollment A2B program must have an unencumbered RN license to take 400 level courses (NURS 457, 487, 492).

Holding an unencumbered RN license is a requirement requisite for remaining in this nursing program.  An RN license will not be considered by this program to be unencumbered if action has been taken or is being proposed against the license by any agency of government, or if the RN has entered into or is currently discussing an agreement with any agency of government concerning the license or if any restrictions have been imposed by an agency of government on an RN’s ability to practice the nursing profession or if any restrictions are being proposed by an agency of government.  An applicant or student is required to immediately advise the Program Chair in writing if their RN license has been encumbered or if any agency of government is proposing to encumber an RN’s license.

After review by the Program Chair of any action involving the encumbrance [or proposed encumbrance] of a license, the student may not be allowed to participate in clinical experiences of the program.  Failure to report an encumbered RN license to the Program Chair, as required above, may result in dismissal from the program, particularly where the encumbrance prevents the student from performing any part of the clinical experience. 

Apply to USI

Choose the application for the ASN to BSN (Dual Enrollment A2B) program.

Complete the online application.

• Request that your official transcripts be sent to USI. You must submit transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended. Transcripts may be sent by mail or email.
  • University of Southern Indiana
    Office of Admission
    8600 University Blvd.
    Evansville, IN 47712
  • enroll@usi.edu

Readmission to USI

1. If you have attended classes at USI at any time, the USI ASN to BSN (Dual Enrollment A2B) application must be completed at https://www.usi.edu/apply 
2. DO NOT use the readmission to USI application.
3. The application fee may be waived.
4. Submit transcripts for ALL college courses taken since you last attended USI.

All students selected for admission to the nursing program must also meet clinical agency requirements, be able to perform essential functions, be eligible for RN licensure, and capable of fulfilling clinical practice requirements.

Drug Screening and Criminal Background Checks

Information regarding the College of Nursing and Health Profession’s Drug Screening and Criminal Background policies are found in the 2024-2025 USI CNHP Handbook.

CastleBranch

Students admitted into USI’s BSN program are required to purchase and complete all CastleBranch requirements by the assigned due date. Students who have not completed the CastleBranch requirements by the due date will not be admitted into the BSN program and will be administratively removed from nursing clinical courses.

Submission and verification of all required documents is through CastleBranch (certifiedbackground.com). Students are responsible for updating all required documents through the program.