In addition to the health form submitted to the University Student Health Service, each nursing student must have a completed School of Nursing immunization form on file. All immunizations required by the clinical facility must be current. The immunization form will be provided by the School of Nursing.

Expenses

Nursing students pay the same general fees and tuition as do other students at the University. However, students in the Nursing program incur additional expenses for uniforms, name badge, nursing emblem, liability insurance, stethoscope, bandage scissors, white nurse's shoes, white hosiery, wrist watch with second hand, laboratory, travel fees, multiple criminal background checks, and the formative/summative testing program.

Re-Admission

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.

Admission Criteria:

• 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 two years of successful nursing experience
• Candidates without 3.0 GPA MUST have outstanding references and maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first semester nursing graduate studies to remain in the program
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted.
• 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.
• Note: GRE scores are not required.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree - Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner BSN-DNP 9 Semester/3-year Program of Study

Semester One

NUR 700 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 hours)

NUR 701 Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hours)

NUR 702 Epidemiology in Health Care (3 hours)

Semester Two

NUR 703 Advanced Pharmacology (3 hours)

NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hours)

Semester Three

NUR 705 Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement in Health Care (3 hours)

NUR 706 Advanced Physical Assessment (3 hours)

NUR 707 Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations (3 hours) Semester Four

Four

Students must attend a clinical orientation before started clinical courses

NUR 800 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing I (3 hours)

NUR 801 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing I Practicum (3 hours)

NUR 802 Health-Systems Assessment (3 hours)

Semester Five

NUR 804 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing II (3 hours)

NUR 805 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing II Practicum (3 hours) Elective

Semester Six

NUR 806 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing III (3 hours)

NUR 807 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing III Practicum (3 hours)

NUR 808 Research Design and Methods (3 hours)

Semester Seven

NUR 809 Diversity & Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice (3 hours)

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