Introduction

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Scientific Minds and Compassionate Hearts

UE was the first BSN accredited program in the state of Indiana. We are celebrating over 60 years of continuous accreditation of our nursing program.

UE's School of Nursing offers the following:

  • Direct entry freshman year eligible students are guaranteed a spot once they deposit.
  • Accepted nursing students who meet the requirements for direct entry are eligible for a Nursing scholarship. Value starting at $25,000/year.
  • Simulations freshman through senior year.
  • Six semesters of clinical experience at local facilities.
  • Study abroad at Harlaxton and still graduate in four years.
  • Division I athletics–Be a nursing student and an athlete.
  • Personalized learning with small class sizes.
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students
    • Transfer students are eligible for direct entry to the program and receive scholarship awards.
    • Clinical experiences begin in the sophomore year and continue throughout the program providing students with additional learning opportunities for hands on patient care and leadership.
    • Transfer students may participate in the Harlaxton study abroad experience.

94%

completion rate (2022)

91.3%

ultimate pass rate (2020-2022)

97%

first-time pass rate for licensure examination (2023)

100%

of graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation

$77,600

median annual salary (BLS, 2023)

6%

projected job growth through 2031 (BLS, 2023)

Study Abroad

UE nursing students have many opportunities to gain global perspectives on nursing practice and health care. While at UE, the majority of nursing students study abroad. Students may study at Harlaxton College, UE's living learning center in Grantham, England, during the fall semester of their senior year and still graduate on time. Summer study abroad nursing courses are offered on a rotating basis. Opportunities may include studying abroad in China and inter-professional learning projects. Recent learning opportunities have included travel to England, China, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Guatemala.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate nursing program at the University of Evansville located in Evansville, Indiana is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.