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Indiana University School of Nursing

IU Nursing · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indiana University School of Nursing is one of the premier nursing institutions in the nation, designated an NLN Center of Excellence across multiple dimensions. Anchored at the academic health center in Indianapolis, IU School of Nursing offers top-ranked BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, driving breakthrough clinical research in cancer survivorship, chronic illness self-management, and health equity informatics.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1914
Student Population
1,800+
International Ratio
6%
Academic Staff
160+
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Indianapolis · NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education & Clinical Science. Indiana University School of Nursing is one of the premier nursing institutions in the nation, designated an NLN Center of Excellence across multiple dimensions. Anchored at the academic health center in Indianapolis, IU School of Nursing offers top-ranked BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, driving breakthrough clinical research in cancer survivorship, chronic illness self-management, and health equity informatics.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma with competitive GPA and prerequisite sciences for undergraduate BSN; accredited BSN with 3.0+ GPA and active RN license for MSN and DNP programs; accredited master's in nursing for PhD programs. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international nursing applicants. BSN Fall admission priority January 15, 2027; MSN/DNP priority February 1, 2027; PhD in Nursing priority December 1, 2026.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Robin Newhouse

Dean of the School of Nursing and Distinguished Professor
Office of the Dean

Dr. Robin Newhouse is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, researching health systems quality improvement, evidence-based nursing intervention...

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Dr. Susan Rawl

Professor and Director of the PhD in Nursing Science Program
Department of Community and Health Systems

Dr. Susan Rawl focuses on behavioral oncology, cancer communication, colorectal and cervical cancer screening interventions in underserved populations, and comp...

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Dr. Janet Carpenter

Distinguished Professor and Audrey Geisel Endowed Chair in Innovation
Department of Science of Nursing Care

Dr. Janet Carpenter investigates menopausal hot flashes, cancer survivorship symptom management, digital symptom monitoring biomarkers, and cognitive behavioral...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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