Earn a Second Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 17 Months
Do you hold an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university but now have the desire to work as a nurse? In just 4 semesters, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Kokomo!
With your life experiences and educational background, you'll be able to dive in and put your skills and talents toward a new skill - working in health care. The degree program benefits career changers, and also helps address a looming nursing shortage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for an additional 203,700 new RNs each year through 2026 to fill newly-created positions, and to replace retiring nurses. According to the Bureau’s Employment Projections 2016-2026, registered nursing is listed among the top occupations of job growth.
The program is open to people who earned a bachelor’s degree in any field, but some prospective students may need to complete prerequisites. Be sure to contact academic advisors in Nursing and Allied Health Professions to take your first step.