Asynchronous course work, such as that offered via the Internet, provides students with the flexibility they need to meet their educational goals. The University of Southern Indiana School of Nursing and Health Professions currently offers two Web-based health professions baccalaureate completion programs which provide scheduling flexibility and meet the educational needs of health care professionals. Approved for distance education delivery by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education in 1998, the two completion programs are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services for health care professional who hold as Associate Degree in respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, physical therapy assisting, health information technology, surgical technology, or other health professions. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program is designed for registered nurses who have a diploma or associate's degree in nursing. These courses include a transitional nursing course, nursing research, nursing and health care issues, and clinical course work in nursing management, chronic illness, acute care, and community health.
Students can complete clinical requirements in their own community.
Course credit may also be received for previously acquired professional experience and expertise. Registered nurses from several geographic areas in Indiana, including Vincennes, Jasper, and Bedford are enrolled in the program. To graduate with a BSN from USI a total of 127 credit hours, which includes USI's core curriculum requirements, is needed. Students may transfer in credit hours form their previous college work. The Bachelor of Science in Health Service completion program is the only program of its kind in Indiana.