Nursing Information and Announcements
The Vincennes University Department of Nursing has several pathways that help students
achieve their goals to becoming a nurse.
Great nurses start at VU!
in Nursing Program
Practical Nursing is an 11 month program (August-July) that begins every fall. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN to obtain licensure as a a licensed practical nurse (LPN). LPNs have two options to transition to become eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to earn licensure as a registered nurse (RN). We offer an on campus ASN Completion Concentration for LPNs and an LPN-BSN Completion that is offered in a hybrid format.
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is a two year AS Degree that begins every Fall (August). Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to earn licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Registered nurses are eligible to apply to our online RN-BSN Program to earn a Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN).
How to Apply
Applicants need to apply to Vincennes University at www.vinu.edu/apply. Once an applicant has been admitted to Vincennes University and all transcripts
and/or applicable test scores are on file, a secondary application must be completed
at www.vinu.edu/hsapp.
The selection process for Vincennes University's Nursing Programs are based on the premise that student selection is vital to the development and maintenance of a strong program. The standards of selection will also contribute to the quality of care administered by graduates of the programs. In order to successfully complete the programs, students must be highly motivated and have an academic background sufficient to cope with the curriculum. Compliance with all criteria does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following point system. Applicants should consult the Vincennes University catalog at www.vinu.edu/catalog for a complete listing of the admission criteria.
Direct Point Calculation
ASN Previous College Point Calculation
ASN Transitions Point Calculation Fall
PN Point Calculation
Application Review Information
This information applies to the secondary nursing application only. Applicants must
be admitted to Vincennes University in order to complete the secondary application.
In order for an applicant to be evaluated all applicable admission materials must
be on file(transcripts, test scores). For the ASN and Practical Nursing Programs,
no applications are accepted or reviewed after June 30.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing Program (Fall admission only)
| Submission Period | Submission Dates | Notification sent |
|---|---|---|
| Early Applications | October 1–December 1 | November 15–December 20 |
| Priority Applications | December 2–March 1 | January 20–March 1 |
| Intermediate Applications | March 2–May 15 | March 15–May 20 |
| Late Applications | May 15–June 30 | May 15–June 30* |
ASN Completion Concentration for LPNs (Spring Admission)
| Submission Period | Submission Dates | Notification sent |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Applications | September 1–October 15 | October 20–November 15 |
| Late Applications | October 16–November 20 | November 25–December 10 |
The LPN-BSN and RN-BSN Completion Programs offer Fall and Spring Admission.
| Fall Application Deadlines |
|---|
| Applicants are encouraged to apply early as there is limited space available. Applications for Fall are accepted up to the Monday one week prior to classes beginning. Please note that official transcripts must be on file in order for an application to be evaluated. Preferred application submission is September 1-March 1. |
| Spring Application Deadlines |
| Applicants are encouraged to apply early as there is limited space available. No applications for the Spring semester will be evaluated after December 10 each year. Please note that official transcripts must be on file in order for an application to be evaluated. Preferred application submission is September 1-November 1. |
RN-BSN Tuition Deferment Information
Email Communication
The Nursing Department typically sends communications to students using the email
address that is provided on the secondary application. Since email has been adopted as a primary mechanism for sending official communications
to students, students must check email regularly in order to read important messages and notifications. Certain communications may
be time-sensitive. Failure to read official university communications sent to the
students does not absolve students from knowing and complying with the content of
those official communications. Students must also ensure that there is sufficient
space in their e-mail inboxes to allow email to be delivered and received. Be sure
that emails are not being sent to your junk mail/SPAM.
Essential Skills/Functions
To enter into and to complete the nursing programs, nursing students, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to meet certain emotional, cognitive, and physical requirements. Please click here to learn more about essential skills and functions.
Criminal History and Drugs Screening Policy All applicants for the ASN, Practical Nursing, and LPN-BSN Programs must submit a criminal history and drug screening if selected for admission to the program. Please review the current policy.
Criminal History and Drug Screening Policy
Current nursing policies and procedures can be found in the Nursing Handbook.
Orientation Information and dates
Applicants that are selected for admission should be aware that there will be mandatory
orientation sessions that take place prior to classes beginning in the Fall. Applicants
must be able to attend the appropriate orientation session in order to begin a nursing
program. Students selected for admission will be provided additional details.
Jasper Campus:
Mandatory orientation for Freshman (NURS 100) and Practical Nursing Students will be August 4, August 5, and August 8, 2025.
Senior orientation takes place the first week of class during your scheduled clinical time.
Vincennes Campus:
Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ASN)
Spring 2025- ASN Completion Concentration for LPNs and Readmission Students: December 10, 2024. 8am-4pm. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.
- Freshman: Mandatory orientation for freshman will be August 6, August 7, and August 8, 2025. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE DAYS if you are selected for admission to this program.
- Seniors: Friday, August 15, 2025
Practical Nursing Program: Mandatory orientation for freshman will be August 6, August 7, and August 8, 2025.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE DAYS if you are selected for admission to this
program.
The RN-BSN Completion Program is online and does not have an on campus orientation requirement.
LPN-BSN Completion Concentration Program:
- Orientation takes place the Friday prior to the start of the VU Semester. Orientation is Mandatory.
