All students must satisfactorily complete the minimum semester credit hours delineated in the B.S.N. pre-licensure 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 School of Nursing and Health Sciences grade requirements in all major courses for academic progression in the program. Information on admission, retention, progression, dismissal, or readmission can be found in the
B.S.N. Student Handbook on the School of Nursing and Health Sciences website. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences is responsible for all components of the B.S.N. program pre-licensure option, including but not limited to, the selection, supervision, and evaluation of nursing students, and the curriculum. As such, The School of Nursing and Health Sciences 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 RN-B.S.N. option and transfer students who are offered admission into the B.S.N. 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 B.S.N. Student Handbook.
Applicants to the B.S.N. program pre-licensure option 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 B.S.N. program.
Minimally, the following criteria must be met for RN-B.S.N. admissions consideration:
Admission to Kentucky State University.
An earned diploma or associate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Official transcripts from all schools attended.
Pre-requisite education courses completed and on the official transcript before beginning the nursing program at Kentucky State University.
Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale on associate degree or diploma coursework.
Verification of a current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the prospective student's state of residence prior to enrollment in the first major course.
Personal essay.
One academic reference and one professional reference.
Completed School of Nursing and Health Sciences application.
Applications to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences are processed through Nursing CAS, the centralized application service for nursing. All application materials must be received before the deadline established for the year the student desires to enter the RN-B.S.N. option. Applications are not transferrable from year to year. Applicants must reapply annually, by the submission deadline, for admission consideration.