Overview

The Nursing Program Expansion supports intentional growth of the University of Southern Indiana’s highly regarded nursing programs. USI currently turns away hundreds of highly qualified applicants due to accreditation restrictions. The initiative will allow USI to expand the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by 120 students along with expansion in other health profession programs. READI funds will be used for salaries and benefits of the clinical faculty to support the nursing program. The Evansville metro area alone has over 450 openings for Registered Nurses. This program will allow USI to better serve as a partner to the Evansville Region’s Regional Development Plan. Expansion of USI’s nursing program is a priority for not just USI but also for our entire region. Throughout the period of expansion USI will continue to graduate and produce qualified nurses to enter the regional workforce. USI has made more proactive partnerships with private healthcare providers in the area to better leverage private dollars. This input and participation from private healthcare providers is vital to ensuring continued success of the program. Support for clinical faculty will be provided by Deaconess Health System, Ascension St. Vincent, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital. Anticipated start date will be 01/09/2023 to anticipated completion date of 05/09/2026.