The programs prepare the student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Marian University cannot guarantee eligibility for the NCLEX-RN to any student who has been convicted of a crime or felony. The decision regarding who may take the NCLEX-RN examination rests with the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Once students are admitted to Marian University and have successfully completed necessary course work students make application to the clinical rotation. When seeking admission, applicants must meet with the School of Nursing academic advisor. Application deadlines are prior to the semester for which students are applying. Admission to clinical nursing courses is competitively based on the clinical admission decision tree. For detailed information on the specifics of this policy, contact the School of Nursing at 317.955.6250. Please note that curriculum is subject to change.

Marian University takes reasonable steps to ensure a clinical spot for all qualified students. Students must meet all the requirements of Marian University for the awarding of degrees. Transfer students, who are nursing majors, are required to have a GPA of 2.80 for admission to Marian University. In order to transfer a course into the nursing program, a grade of “C+” or higher is required for all nursing and required prerequisite courses and a grade of “C” or higher for all general education courses.

The Indiana State Board of Nursing Regulations requires that all students in the nursing program must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all courses required for degree completion; this includes all required general education courses.

Prior to admission to the clinical track, AN and BSN students are required to earn a grade of “C+” (77 percent) or higher in all prerequisite and must be earned on the first attempt.  A failing grade in these courses is defined as any grade below “C+” (77 percent). A grade of “C” or above is required for all required general education courses. A failing grade in these courses is defined as any grade below the required “C;” and the failed course must be repeated.