Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework covers core nursing disciplines and real-world clinical skills. Topic areas explicitly identified in the program materials include pharmacology, nutrition, adult health, leadership and management, and clinical application through simulations and practicum. Program-specific course identifiers listed by the school include NUR-145, NUR-213, NUR-221, NUR-232, NUR-242, NUR-246, NUR-249, NUR-250, NUR-260, NUR-260L, NUR-300, NUR-313, NUR-336, NUR-349, NUR-353, NUR-355, NUR-357, NUR-400L, NUR-449, NUR-450, NUR-470, NUR-471, NUR-473 and NUR-485.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a previous bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and meet academic and admissions benchmarks: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a written self-evaluation (writing sample), a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score of at least 70%, and a resume documenting education, work, leadership and service. Prerequisite science and math courses must be completed with a grade of C or better: Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, Chemistry and college-level math.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to work as registered nurses across many clinical and non-clinical settings. The program lists potential career areas including case management, emergency care, forensic nursing, intensive care, labor and delivery, medical-surgical nursing, mother and baby care, neonatal intensive care, nursing informatics, outpatient care, oncology, pediatrics, public health, surgery and wound care. The curriculum also supports students aiming for graduate-level nursing study.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Program tuition is stated at $830 per credit hour. Financial aid options referenced include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits and employer reimbursement; applicable fees for resources and services are assessed in addition to tuition. Prospective students are advised to consult the institution’s enrollment office for program cost sheets and specific financial-aid guidance.