Registered Nurse Recruitment Indiana

Clarian Health has a long-standing practice of only hiring nurses who are graduates of schools of nursing that are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
 
Some people may wonder why this practice is important. I can tell you from experience there are several reasons, but most important among them:
 

1. Accredited programs have established standards for nursing education, curriculum and faculty.
2. Accredited programs consistently prepare nurses to care for Clarian’s high-acuity patient population.

 
Before enrolling in nursing school, be sure to check whether the program is accredited and consider whether your employer of choice makes hiring decisions with that in mind. It could have an impact on your ability to find a job you want after graduation.
 
And bear in mind that even though a school claims to be accredited, YOU need to verify from where that accreditation comes. Being accredited to teach HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES is NOT the same as being accredited to teach NURSING PROGRAMS. There is a difference!
 
If you have questions about which nursing schools are accredited by NLNAC and CCNE, check out these Web sites for an up-to-date list:
 
NLNAC: NLNAC Accredited Nursing Programs
CCNE: CCNE Accreditation Reports
 
In Indiana, another good resource can be found on the Nursing 2000 Web site. It summarizes what to look for in an accredited school at this link: Guidelines to Consider in Applying to Indiana Schools of Nursing (PDF)

Lydia Ostermeier, MSN, RN, CHCR
Director of Nurse Recruitment, Retention, Workforce Development, Resource Allocation & Customer Service
losterme@clarian.org
317-962-1886
 
 To be a registered nurse at Clarian, visit RN Job Opportunities Indiana.