Prepare for a meaningful career with hands-on learning experiences that build confidence and critical thinking. You'll practice skills in USI’s state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Center and gain real-world experience during clinical placements alongside health professionals, preparing you to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and communities.
Undergraduate students will use a secondary application process to be accepted into the Coudret Nursing Program at USI. New students may declare a major in pre-Nursing upon entering the university or complete a change of major form at any point in time.
Start Your Fall 2027 USI Application
USI Applications for Fall 2028 open August 2027
State-of-the-Art Education
USI’s Nursing Program is housed in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, where an extensive renovation is underway that will add new spaces for classrooms, labs, study areas and state-of-the-art equipment to enhance our students’ education and campus experience.
RN But No BSN Degree?
Take the next step in your career with USI's RN to BSN program. This online, accelerated program is designed for working nurses ready to advance their credentials and offers a gateway to additional education options including Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) paths.
"During my time at USI, I have found not only a passion for dedicating my time to caring for others, but invaluable clinical experiences, mentors that have taught me lessons that I will carry for my entire career, and friends that have helped carry me through nursing school. As I approach graduation this semester, I feel confident in the skills I have learned and my ability to provide quality care for my patients and be a kind, caring and competent nurse."
Brylee Bilderbeck
Class of 2026, Nursing (BSN)
"This past summer I had the opportunity to work as a patient care intern at Riley Hospital for Children on the burn unit. I never saw myself working in the pediatric world, but the things that I learned at Riley I will take with me into any field of nursing and gave me the ability to practice skills and techniques I had not even heard of before working there.
Since working at Riley, I have found myself to be a more patient caregiver and taking more time to walk through the steps of procedures and discharges. I have also found myself using my spare time to bring small bits of joy to my patients, whether that means putting snacks on their bed as a surprise after they walk with therapy or drawing little designs on their board to brighten their day."
Natalie Restivo
Class of 2027, Nursing (BSN)
Professional Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at the University of Southern Indiana are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
USI's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
Your future awaits at USI. We can't wait to meet you!
