College of Nursing and Kinesiology
School of Nursing
Our classrooms are found in places of acute care centers in Indianapolis and east central Indiana. Our professors in the School of Nursing are also researchers, practitioners, and community leaders with a calling to prepare, teach, and nurture the next generation of social and medical scientists. But as our students know, it’s not just about the science. It’s also about compassion and mercy.
We offer 2 paths to a career in nursing:
- Pre-licensure BSN program for undergraduate, transfer, and adult students
- Accelerated BSN program for individuals that desire to transition to a nursing career and have completed a bachelor’s degree already
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Accredited Degree
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Anderson University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Faith & Learning
The School of Nursing shares the Anderson University mission of educating students for lives of faith and service in the church and society. Our alumni carry this mission out into the world with integrity and compassion. Students in the School of Nursing begin to develop the skills of their profession well before they graduate through practicums and clinicals.
The faculty in the nursing department believes cross-cultural interaction is vital to our students, so before they graduate, our nursing students travel abroad or to culturally diverse sections of the United States to provide care to people in those areas.
Working in the field of nursing requires faith that what is being done is making a difference, either now or in the future, and it requires a heart for service. It is our blessing as faculty to walk with, listen to, pray for, and encourage each Anderson University student as they begin to travel this road.
Clinicals
“AU’s School of Nursing provided a place for me to learn the science and art of nursing – how to care for a person’s body, mind, and heart… not solely how to treat symptoms. I very much appreciate the unique curriculum and cherish the opportunity to build relationships with faculty and peers. In the AU SON, one is challenged to be a leader in nursing – and is well-prepared to do so!”
– Natalie Werking, BSN ’06
RN at Henry County Hospital, New Castle, Ind.
Students in the Anderson University School of Nursing program participate in a two-week intercultural experience, complete community projects, learn with the best technology in the classroom, and receive additional experience through clinicals.
NURSING Facilities & TEchnology
Our state-of-the-art computer lab is the largest on campus.
The computer lab is designed to provide the optimal testing environment for aspiring nurses preparing for the NCLEX exam. Equipped with the latest technology and features, this lab provides a similar NCLEX-like experience for all test-takers.
Our School of Nursing’s lab is designed to provide nursing students with hands-on, real-world experiences in key areas of nursing practice. The facility includes areas for physical assessment, drug administration, and high-fidelity simulation, allowing students to refine their clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment before entering the healthcare field. The lab features a wide range of equipment and medical instruments to practice physical assessments. Students gain proficiency in performing head-to-toe assessments, taking vital signs, and practicing communication skills with clients. The lab features IV equipment, syringes, and other drug administration tools. Students receive hands-on training in medication preparation, administration techniques (oral, injection, IV), and patient safety protocols, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle pharmacological care in clinical settings. Our simulation spaces are equipped with advanced mannequins that imitate real-life patient conditions and medical emergencies. These rooms offer students the opportunity to practice critical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork in life-like scenarios, such as emergency care, post-operative recovery, and patient education. This hands-on environment is integral to the development of confident, competent, and compassionate nursing professionals. Our nursing skills lab is dedicated to providing students with the foundation needed to excel in clinical practice and deliver the highest level of patient care.
SimMan®
SimMan® is a portable, advanced patient simulator for training in teaching facilities. SimMan® has realistic anatomy and clinical functionality, providing highly realistic patient simulation training experiences for the practice of medical teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
SimMan® provides simulation-based education to challenge and test students’ clinical and decision-making skills during realistic patient care scenarios. When using SimMan® in the clinical classroom, faculty may use one of the mannequin’s many preprogrammed case studies or they can create their own scenario.