Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Candidates without 3.0 GPA MUST have 2 years of successful nursing experience
Candidates without 3.0 GPA MUST have outstanding references and maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first semester of nursing graduate studies to remain in the program
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in any state where licensed
Strongly Recommend Graduate Research and Statistics Courses
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
Three letters of reference pertaining to academic ability, professional competency, nursing leadership potential and personal character
Personal statement/philosophy
Exams such as GRE, MAT are not required. Exams such as GRE, MAT are not required and nationally have not proven to be a predictor of success in graduate nursing programs. To apply for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Doctor of Nursing Practice Program go to www.nursingCAS.com and select Kentucky State University. NursingCAS is a service that allows applicants to use a single online application and one set of materials to apply to multiple programs at participating schools.
A graduate nursing student from a nationally and regionally accredited institution who is applying for graduate nursing admission at Kentucky State University School of Nursing and Intending or seeking to transfer graduate credits from the other accredited institution must submit all graduate application forms through NursingCAS and fulfill all graduate nursing admissions requirements. The policies regarding “Transfer Credits” apply.
After any interruption of studies at Kentucky State University, a DNP student may be required to apply for readmission to the program. Students, who have an interruption in the course sequence, will be considered on a space-available basis and must meet the current academic qualifications for readmission. Students have 7 years to complete the DNP program once they begin the first course in the program.
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) requires all misdemeanor and felony convictions occurring in Kentucky or any other states well as federal and military convictions be reported to the KBN. Conviction of certain felonies will cause a “Notice to Deny Licensure” to be issued to applicants seeking to write the nursing licensure examination in accordance with this policy. The School of Nursing requires that each student submit a criminal background check to the School of Nursing prior to admission to the program.