Marian University and Ascension St. Vincent are inviting students to find their calling while filling a dire need for nurses in Indiana.
The university’s Leighton School of Nursing and Ascension St. Vincent will play host to the seventh annual “Come Explore Nursing” event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 in the hospital’s main lobby at 2001 W. 86th St., Indianapolis.
Those interested in attending can meet Marian University’s faculty, admissions staff, current students, alumni, and Ascension St. Vincent’s nursing leadership. They will also learn about all of Marian University’s nursing programs, including traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Accelerated BSN, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
“Whether you are young and exploring career options, or you’re seeking to make a career change, there’s a tremendous opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing nursing as a career,” said Deb Downard, senior director of Community and Corporate Relations for Marian University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
Nationally, the market demand for nurses is projected to grow 9 percent through 2030, with about 194,500 openings each year, on average, over the next decade for registered nurses on a national basis, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Indiana, the demand for nurses is also well documented and it is putting a strain on healthcare providers, Downard said.
Based on data from the Indiana Hospital Association, there are nearly 4,300 job openings for nurses each year, and the state will need 5,000 more nurses by 2031. This means Indiana would need to graduate 1,300 additional nurses per year until 2030 to meet the state’s current healthcare needs.
“But that’s not all,” Downard said. “In greater Indianapolis, there are 7.2 job openings for every nursing graduate. The good news is that there are many pathways to this well-paying career through Marian University.”
Marian University’s nursing programs include:
- Traditional BSN: A campus program offered as a four-year degree.
- Accelerated BSN: A 16-month second-degree program that combines online coursework with hands-on labs and clinical rotations. Through the partnership with Ascension St. Vincent, Marian University provides a unique opportunity to make a career transition without starting over. Both campus and online-based tracks are available.
- DNP: A hybrid platform program for BSN-prepared registered nurses at the highest level seeking advanced clinical practice and leadership roles. Both Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) tracks are available.
Register to attend this event at ComeExploreNursingIndy.eventbrite.com.