Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred, and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. * Eligible for ...
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD). * Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
Edd Nursing information
What is an EDD nurse?
What are common challenges faced by nurses working in the Emergency Department, and how can they prepare for them?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ED nurse?
What is the difference between Edd Nursing vs Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
| Aspect | Edd Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically requires an EDD Nursing degree or certification, depending on state | Licensed through state-specific LPN licensure, usually a diploma or certificate program |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care, community health settings | Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home health |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Healthcare facilities, educational institutions, community programs | Long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics |
While both Edd Nursing and LPNs work in healthcare settings, Edd Nursing often involves specialized training or certifications related to education or community health, whereas LPNs focus on direct patient care with licensure requirements. The roles may overlap in some clinical environments, but their primary functions and credentials differ.

Department Chair (Non-Tenured), Indianapolis Campus
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time, Part-time
Re-posted 9 days ago
Job description
The Department Chair is a 12-month appointment with workload at 60% administrative, 20% research or scholarly activities, 10% teaching, and 10% service.
This administrator has primary responsibility as the operational leader for the department on the appointed campus including:
- Implementing programs to recruit, orient, retain, mentor, and ensure the success of faculty in alignment with strategic priorities for the desired mix of faculty to fulfill the teaching, research, and service missions of the department, campus, and core school.
- Facilitating a balance in faculty workloads commensurate with faculty appointments (full-time, part-time, adjunct) and faculty track and rank.
- Ensuring faculty meet expectations including preparation of course materials, delivery of courses, productivity in research or scholarship, and active participation in service at the institutional (school, campus, university) and external levels (state, region, national, international).
- Ensuring faculty understand how to contribute to achieving individual, department, campus, and core strategic goals.
- Monitoring and evaluating faculty performance outcomes (teaching, research, service) for annual evaluations and promotion and tenure.
- Providing coaching to faculty experiencing emergent teaching and professional issues.
- Coordinating activities of the department to ensure operational success of the School of Nursing's mission, goals, and strategic priorities in collaboration with other academic administrators.
- Preparing reports bearing on departmental responsibilities.
- Provides input on resource needs.
- Representing the department within the School of Nursing, campus, and university and to external constituents.
- Accountability for the departmental faculty performance metrics related to delivery of courses, research and scholarship, and service.
- Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master's in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD).
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
- Eligible for appointment in a rank at or above faculty who will be supervised.
- Demonstrated experience in an academic environment.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Janet S. Carpenter (email carpentj@iu.edu or phone 317-278-6065). Additional information may also be found on the web site at: nursing.iu.edu.