Become a Nurse in Indiana – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Indiana State Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
Nursing Licenses in Indiana | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Indiana Nursing Salaries
IN Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Annual Mean Wage | Fort Wayne Annual Mean Wage | Evansville, IN-KY Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $44,310 | $46,430 | $44,170 | $44,210 |
Registered Nurse | $64,860 | $69,290 | $57,690 | $60,920 |
Nurse Practitioner | $103,200 | $105,800 | $97,000 | $100,470 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $156,580 | $174,020 | Not Available | Not Available |
Nurse Midwife | $110,040 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Indiana in January 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Indiana. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Indiana, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Indiana nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current. If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Indiana, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
Indiana is a Nurse License Compact state, as of September 2021.
Prescriptive Authority in Indiana
According to the Indiana Title 25 Article 23 Professions and Occupations – Nurses, advanced practice registered nurses may apply for prescriptive authority for Schedule II-V controlled substances in collaboration with a physician, unless expressly prohibited by their agreement, and with the exception of controlled substances for weight management. Prescriptive authority costs $50.
Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) in Indiana
APRNs in Indiana include nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Education: Graduate degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing together with national certification, at least two semester hours in pharmacology.
Examination: Varies for Different Certifications
Fees:
- $50 Application Fee
- $60 Prescriptive Authority Registration Fee
Certification Required: Varies for different nursing careers.
Additional Information: An active Indiana registered nurse license is required for application
Renewal: Advanced practice nurses must renew their registered nurse (RN) license prior to renewing advanced practice nurse licensure. The cost is $50 plus the cost of R.N. license renewal. APRNs are required to obtain at least 30 hours of continuing education units (CEUs), eight of which must be in pharmacology. If renewing prescriptive authority, applicants must submit proof of completed CEUs at the time of renewal.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana
Education: Completion of an Approved Registered Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $50 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals licensed as a registered nurse in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to board approval. A $50 application fee is required.
Renewal: Fee for renewal is $50. There are no CEU requirements; however, all licensed nurses are expected to maintain skills and knowledge sufficient to remain competent to practice.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Indiana
Education: Completion of an Approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $50 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals licensed as a licensed practical nurse in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to board approval. A $50 application fee is required.
Renewal: Fee for renewal is $50. There are no CEU requirements; however, all licensed nurses are expected to maintain skills and knowledge sufficient to remain competent to practice.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information for the nursing careers above: advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse was retrieved from the Indiana State Board of Nursing, as of January 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: January 2020