Undergraduate Degrees: A.A.S.; B.S.N.

Graduate Degree: D.N.P.

Contact Information:

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601

Phone: (502) 597-5957

E-mail: schoolofnursing@kysu.edu

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences is an integral part of the Kentucky State University campus. Faculty and students participate fully in University life and contribute their time, interests, and abilities to the many general and special activities of the University, College and School. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers programs of study leading to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), the Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P).

The A.A.S., B.S.N., and D.N.P. programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Associate and Doctoral programs have full approval status by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). The Baccalaureate program's pre-licensure option is granted developmental approval status by the KBN.

Graduates of the A.A.S. and B.S.N. program prelicensure options are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN©) required for practice as registered nurses. Graduates of the D.N.P. program are eligible to take certification examinations and apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.

The A.A.S. is a prelicensure program for students who do not hold a registered nurse license. The A.A.S. program prepares students to provide nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The program also provides a foundation for further study in nursing.

The A.A.S. program offers a traditional two-year plan of study. The plan requires the completion of 75 semester hours of study to fulfill the A.A.S. degree requirements. The liberal arts and general supporting course components focus on the development of critical skills in English composition and mathematics, as well as the acquisition of basic knowledge in the biological, and behavioral sciences. The nursing component of the plan of study focuses on the application of nursing concepts in clinical practice.

Students interested in applying for admission to the A.A.S. program may fulfill the degree requirements for the entire program at Kentucky State University through course offerings in the various Colleges. A student may also transfer courses from an institution that offers comparable prerequisite or non-major courses that are approved by Kentucky State University and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.