Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Indiana University at Kokomo
The purpose of the baccalaureate program is to offer a flexible program for the education of professional nurses competent to meet current and future healthcare needs of society. The curriculum prepares a generalist in professional nursing and serves as the basis for graduate study. The baccalaureate curriculum includes a minimum of 54 credits of prerequisite courses, followed by 69-71 credits of upper- division nursing major courses. Baccalaureate education in nursing provides a broad foundation in the sciences and humanities necessary for preparing professional nurses who are capable of practicing as generalists, and who act in responsible ways as informed citizens in a democratic society. The baccalaureate graduate in nursing uses the nursing process to assist clients in attaining mutually established health goals and in adapting patterns of functioning to promote maximum health potential. As a generalist, the graduate practices in the roles of client advocate, care provider, manager/facilitator, teacher/counselor, change agent, case finder, collaborator, and consultant by using relevant research findings. As a learner, the graduate assumes responsibility for continuous growth, both personally and professionally, thereby enhancing the roles of citizen and health practitioner. The baccalaureate nurse is responsible and accountable for providing quality nursing care in practice settings that include, but are not limited to, hospital, home, and community. The graduate demonstrates leadership behavior in collaborating with interdisciplinary health team members and others to design health care plans and to develop more efficient and effective approaches to health care delivery.
Prospective students should study the requirements for admission to the School of Nursing, the specific curriculum requirements, course sequences, and requirements for the degree. Students are responsible for meeting degree requirements and for making application for degree candidacy. The School of Nursing is not responsible for certifying students for a degree if they do not file a graduation application. Application for the degree must be made by the deadlines published by Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing. All candidates for the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing must fulfill the following requirements: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 122 credit hours that apply to the degree. Credits earned in remedial skills courses do not apply to the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Credits from courses that have been repeated may be counted only one time to meet degree requirements. Minimum cumulative and nursing grade point averages of 2.5. Minimum 2.5 grade point average required in the courses required to apply to the major. Minimum grade of C (2.0) in each required course or equivalent by the second completed attempt. May repeat no more than three (3) courses totaling 11 credit hours in the cluster courses to earn a C (2.0) or higher. Students beginning the upper-division nursing major must complete all course work within six years. Meet IU residency requirements.