School of Nursing, Ball State University
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Undergraduate Degrees

Basic Baccalaureate Track
This is a traditional four-year, on-campus program for students wishing to attain a bachelor’s degree in nursing.  MORE...

L.P.N. Transition Track
If you are already an L.P.N. and have met the prerequisites, you can complete a summer bridge course and progress directly into the second year of clinical nursing courses (junior level).  MORE...

Second Baccalaureate Degree Track
This accelerated baccalaureate degree track is designed for students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.  MORE...

R.N. to B.S. Track
This track allows a registered nurse (R.N.) holding an associate degree or diploma to conveniently complete the six required nursing courses for baccalaureate completion. You take nursing classes on-line from your home, and clinical experiences are arranged in your area.  MORE...

Graduate Degrees

Online Master's Program
The Ball State School of Nursing offers a master of science degree entirely on-line. There are two different concentration tracks to choose from. MORE...

R.N. to M.S. Option
This track is designed specifically for registered nurses (RNs) who hold bachelor's degrees in areas other than nursing. Courses are offered entirely on-line, and clinical experiences are completed in your area.  MORE...

Post Master's Certificate Program
If you already have a master’s degree in nursing, this program allows you to further advance your career by earning a post-master’s certificate in the fields of adult or family nurse practitioner or nurse educator.  MORE...