School of Nursing

Gyte Annex, Room X138
2200 169th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46323-2094

Hours:

Monday – Thursday:
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Phone:

219-989-2814
1-800 HI-PURDUE, x.2814
Locally within Indiana & Illinois

Undergraduate Nursing Program

Information & Advising:
Kathleen Galovic

Graduate Nursing Program Information & Advising:
Heather Cook

Webmaster:
Jill Ullmann

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree Option Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Degree Option
Admission Requirements for the RN/BS Completion Program Curriculum for the RN/BS Completion Program
Admission Requirements for the Accelerated Second Degree Baccalaureate Option Curriculum for the Accelerated Second Degree Baccalaureate Option
Admission Requirements for the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Curriculum for the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
Admission Requirements for the LPN Transitioning to Bachelor of Science Curriculum for the Transitioned LPN

Course Descriptions

Welcome to the home page of Purdue Calumet’s Baccalaureate Program in Nursing! The baccalaureate program has maintained a commitment to quality education and a reputation for clinical excellence. The program has kept pace with the ever-changing healthcare delivery systems and technological advances while keeping rooted in fundamental humanistic philosophies.

The School of Nursing offers innovative program options to meet the professional needs of students for entry into nursing or for advanced preparation.  The undergraduate program offers a Bachelor of Science Option, Accelerated Second Degree B.S. Option, B.S.- R.N. Completion Option and Accelerated Second Degree students in nursing are prepared to begin their careers as entry-level registered nurses; both degrees lead to eligibility for State Board examination for licensure as a registered nurse.  The Baccalaureate Completion option is designed to prepare a nurse generalist to provide comprehensive nursing care for people of all ages within a variety of health care settings.  In addition, the degree provides academic preparation for advanced degrees in Nursing.

The baccalaureate faculty, who hold graduate degrees in nursing, are rated as excellent teachers and expert practitioners. Most are certified as nurse practitioners and clinical specialists and are active in nursing practice and research.

On behalf of the Baccalaureate faculty, thank you for visiting our program.

Kathleen Nix, R.N., M.S. 
Associate Professor and Coordinator

Rev.06/09