Purdue University - North Central Campus

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The associate degree nursing program prepares men and women for careers in nursing. After successful completion of the program, an Associate of Science degree with a major in Nursing (AS) is granted. Graduates are prepared for entry level nursing staff positions and upper division undergraduate studies by providing a strong foundation in science and nursing. The graduate is prepared to provide and manage the holistic, evidence-based nursing care of clients across the life span in a variety of structured settings. The graduate is also prepared to function collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team.

BSN Program Details

The Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) was offered for the first time in Fall 2004 through an RN-BS upper division completion plan of study. The RN-BS completion plan of study builds on the autonomous long-standing Associate of Science (AS) two-year program. The Traditional BS Degree option as well as the RN-BS prepares the graduates for leadership roles and graduate study in nursing by providing a broad foundation in general studies, sciences and nursing. Both the BS and RN-BS graduates are prepared to synthesize theory and research based knowledge in provision of care to the client, family and community in a global society with flexibility to adapt to the changing nature of health care and health care roles, integrate care across multiple settings, and manage the interactions between and among components of the integrated networks of health care services.