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If your aspirations involve hospital employment post-graduation, advancing to family nurse practitioner studies, or continuing to doctoral research, Ball State's nursing program will guide you toward achievement in diverse healthcare settings like hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics, medical offices, or home healthcare services. Historically, Ball State nursing alumni have achieved 94-100% yearly pass rates on the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. Employers consistently praise our graduates for their exceptional professional readiness. This success stems from combining rigorous academic coursework with hands-on clinical training. You'll engage with advanced simulation technology in our state-of-the-art campus laboratories, gaining realistic practice. Furthermore, you'll implement your nursing expertise at multiple clinical locations across east-central Indiana.
Students should apply as an undergraduate student in the online and distance education program if:
Students have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start
Students plan to take courses online only while residing outside of the United States
Students wish to earn a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53
Priority application date for fall enrollment: March 1; priority application date for spring enrollment: December 1; priority application date for summer enrollment: April 1.