Ball State University
At a glance
Offerings
- Large School
- Urban Community
- Public University
- Research-Intensive Institutions
Programs
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Paths to this school
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Pre-Nursing to RN
University BSN pathway
Pre-Nursing BSN
Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find university BSN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Prereqs
- 10
- Timeline
- 4 years
Pre-Nursing to RN
HBCU BSN pathway
Pre-Nursing BSN
Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find BSN programs at historically Black colleges and universities, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Prereqs
- 10
- Timeline
- 4 years
CNA Exam Prep to Radiologic Technologist
Community college associate pathway
CNA Prep RT(R)
Interested in radiologic technology? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a radiologic technology program.
- Prereqs
- 10
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
Pre-Nursing to Respiratory Therapist
Community college associate pathway
Pre-Nursing RRT
Interested in respiratory therapy? Start with Pre-Nursing, find respiratory therapy programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.
- Prereqs
- 10
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
CNA Exam Prep to RN
University BSN pathway
CNA Prep BSN
Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a university BSN program.
- Prereqs
- 10
- Timeline
- 4 years
Student societies
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Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools
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Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.
Career Planning
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1 toolCareer Development
5 toolsResume Builder
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Certification Finder
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Mock Interviews
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Job Search
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Research Opportunities
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