Nursing: Second Degree
Offered at IU Kokomo by School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
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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 Allied Health Sciences and Nursing to get started and to take your first step.