Indiana Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs
Nursing is expected at the top of the list for job growth in Indiana over the next six Find
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Now years. There are about "2,000 nursing vacancies in the state currently" (Senator Evan Bayh, May 2009), but that shortage is estimated to worsen in the coming years as a result of a rapidly aging population. Demand for health care services is soaring to unprecedented levels, increasing far faster than the supply of the health care workforce, particularly in high-demand professions such as nursing. On average there are 782 employed registered nurses per 100,000 population. Indiana is below the national average with 761 RNs per 100,000 people, yet thousands of qualified potential nursing students are turned away every year from Indiana nursing schools due to faculty shortages. The average age of nurse educators is 52 years old, meaning 75 percent of current nursing faculty are expected to retire by 2019. "Our challenge in nursing is to get people into the faculty role quicker", according to Sharon Farley, executive associate dean for academic affairs at the Indiana University School of Nursing. Online RN to MSN Bridge Programs could help allieviate the problem by making it possible for working nurses to earn a Master's in Nursing Science degree quickly and become Nurse Educators. Nurse Practitioners are also in high demand to provide much needed primary care in both urban and rural Indiana.
In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of today's health care environment, many hospitals and other health care employers that don't already require a BSN degree for new hires have established "BSN preferred" policies, so now is the perfect time for LPN's to enroll in an online LPN to RN program, or LPN to BSN degree program, for RN's to take an online RN-BSN degree completion program, or RN to MSN bridge program, and for BSN nurses to earn a MS in Nursing degree.
Average Nursing Base Salaries:
| Nursing Assistant: $23,636 - $28,837 | Licensed Practical Nurse: $35,329 - $42,572 |
| RN Staff Nurse: $55,231 - $67,032 | Nurse Practitioner: $75,017 - $88,423 |
Find Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs For Indiana
Browseaccredited nursing schools and allied health programs that accept students from Indiana, then request free information from any or all schools offeringprograms that match your needs:
Medtech
Campus
Start your career with an education from Medtech. We offer programs in biotechnology, health care management, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, medical lab technology, and nursing, plus several short-term career courses.
Programs:- School of Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Fort Wayne
Harrison College
Campus
Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy.
Programs:- Nursing - Associate of Science
- Medical Assistant
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Evansville
- Elkhart
- Anderson
- Columbus
- Terre Haute
- Lafayette
- Muncie
Marian University
Campus
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world. Our mission is to be a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship.
Other schools may prepare you for a career. Marian University prepares you for life.
- Accelerated BSN
- Indianapolis
Fortis Institute
Campus
Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute - Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.
Programs:- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Indianapolis
Brown Mackie College
Campus
Work to meet your full potential with a career-focused education from The Brown Mackie College system of schools. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's degree programs in the fields of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Technology. Small classes, flexible schedules, and plenty of personal attention.
Programs:- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Certificate in Medical Assistant
- Fort Wayne
- South Bend
- Michigan City
- Merrillville
Kaplan College - KHE
Campus
Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan College can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Programs:- Diploma: Practical Nursing
- Diploma: Medical Assistant
- Indianapolis
Sanford-Brown College
Campus
Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College. Choose from convenient day, evening, and weekend classes. Learn more today.
Programs:- Medical Assistant
- Indianapolis
