Licensed practical/vocational nurses may qualify to test-out of selected courses in the A.A.S. curriculum. The A.A.S. plan of study identifies those courses that may be considered for test-out by examination.
Licensed practical or vocational nurses interested in the test-out by examination process should contact the School of Nursing and Health Sciences for details and guidance.
All students must satisfactorily complete the minimum semester credit hours delineated in the A.A.S. plan of study, as well as any other requirements established by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, to qualify for degree candidacy. Students must also meet established grade requirements in all major courses for progression in the program. Information on admission, retention, progression, dismissal, or readmission can be found in the A.A.S. Student Handbook on the School of Nursing website. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences is responsible for all components of the A.A.S. program, including but not limited to, the selection, supervision, and evaluation of nursing students, and the curriculum. As such, the School of Nursing reserves the right to modify any academic provisions or academic requirements when such action will serve the interest of the client/patient, the nursing program, or its students.
Kentucky State University students who have declared an interest in the A.A.S. program and transfer students who are
offered admission into the A.A.S. program shall be assigned a Nursing faculty advisor who will assist with course and
career planning. Mandatory advising is required each academic year as outlined in the A.A.S. Student Handbook.
Applicants to the A.A.S. program whose first language is not English must score at least 550 (paper) or 80 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Registered nurses educated outside of the United States are required to present verification of having passed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination. In addition, liberal arts and general studies credits earned at institutions of higher learning outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or International Academic Credential Evaluators (IACEI) for determination of transferability prior to submitting an application for admission to the A.A.S. program.
Minimally, the following criteria must be met for admissions consideration:
Admission to Kentucky State University.
Official transcripts from all schools attended.
Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale for all college coursework attempted; and a GPA of at least and a grade of C or better for all prerequisite courses.
Official report of Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essentials Academic Skills (ATITEAS).
Letter of academic standing on official letterhead from any nursing program in which the prospective nursing student was previously enrolled.
Science courses less than five (5) years old.
Completed School of Nursing and Health Sciences application.