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Indiana NP License 2026: Collaborative Practice, IN Medical Licensing Board, Salary
Indiana nurse practitioners (APRN) operate under a reduced practice authority model — a collaborative practice agreement with a physician is required for prescribing. Average APRN salary in Indiana is $107,000/year in 2026, with Indianapolis reaching $114,000–$125,000 for specialty APRNs at IU Health and Ascension Saint Vincent.
Indiana APRN Practice Authority
Indiana is a reduced practice authority state. APRNs may independently assess and diagnose, but prescribing authority (including controlled substances) requires a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Indiana has considered but not enacted full practice authority legislation as of 2026.
Indiana Medical Licensing Board Application Requirements
- Active Indiana RN license
- Graduation from accredited NP program (master's or doctorate)
- National certification from ANCC, AANP, NCC, PNCB, AACN, or other Board-approved body
- APRN application fee: $50
- Online application through MyLicense Office Indiana
Processing Timeline
Indiana APRN applications typically process in 6–10 weeks.
NP Salary in Indiana (2026)
| City | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $116,000 |
| Fort Wayne | $106,000 |
| South Bend | $104,000 |
| Evansville | $102,000 |
| Bloomington | $103,000 |
| Rural Indiana | $95,000–$104,000 |
Top IN Health Systems for APRNs
- IU Health — Indiana's largest health system; Indianapolis academic flagship (IU School of Medicine); strong APRN residency programs
- Ascension Saint Vincent — Indianapolis; Catholic system; strong primary care NP hiring
- Franciscan Health — Indianapolis and statewide; competitive APRN compensation
- Parkview Health — Fort Wayne; northeast Indiana regional health system
- Deaconess Health System — Evansville; southwest Indiana's dominant employer
What We See at Ava Health
Indiana FNP and AGPCNP candidates are in consistent demand across Indianapolis and rural Indiana's primary care and critical access hospital settings. Indiana has some of the lowest NP application fees in the Midwest ($50), making multi-state licensure affordable for NPs near state borders with Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Related: NP License Ohio 2026, NP License Illinois 2026, RN Salary Indiana 2026.
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