The Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing at Kentucky State University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006; 800/669-1656, ext. 153) and approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222; 502/329-7000). Upon successful completion of the associate degree program and successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination-R.N., students qualify to practice as licensed registered nurses in Kentucky.
The curriculum is divided into liberal studies, support, and Nursing components. The liberal studies and support course components comprise approximately one-half of the total semester credit hours and focus on the development of critical skills in English composition and mathematics and on the acquisition of basic knowledge in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences. The Nursing component concentrates on nursing concepts and clinical practice.
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, a student must complete a minimum of 73 semester credit hours with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, complete a Comprehensive Nursing Review, and obtain a satisfactory score on a comprehensive exit examination. The required courses are NUR 101, 102, 201, 202, and 203. The remaining required courses in the nursing curriculum are BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in all required courses in the nursing curriculum. Oral communication competency is fulfilled through the completion of Nursing classroom activities, on-campus Nursing laboratory experiences, and clinical assignments. Each emphasizes the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
The Department of Nursing is responsible for all components of the program, including the selection, supervision and evaluation of Nursing students, and the curriculum—both instructional and clinical. The Nursing curriculum ladder is the recommended sequence of liberal studies, support, and Nursing courses. This ladder applies only to students who are directly admitted into the day program (full-time) for two years and who successfully complete all required courses in the curriculum.
The Department of Nursing has developed flexible course schedules for students who must work while pursuing a nursing degree. Students may obtain a degree in nursing by enrolling on a full time or part-time basis and by attending classes in the daytime or the evening, whichever meets their individual needs. Students attending evening classes can expect to be enrolled for a minimum of three academic years and must complete all other required courses in the curriculum (BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives) before enrolling in NUR 101 (Nursing I).
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107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; MAT 115; PSY 200 and 303; SOC 203; and 3 semester credit hours of free electives) before enrolling in NUR 101 (Nursing I).
Applicants for admission to the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program must meet the following requirements:
Applicants must complete an application for admission to the University and the Department of Nursing. The prospective Nursing student who plans to enter the Nursing program must complete and forward the following documents to the Chairperson, Department of Nursing, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601: An Application for Admission to the Department of Nursing, transcripts of high school coursework and any previous college/university coursework, and ACT scores. The deadline for receipt of these documents by the Department of Nursing for the fall semester is March 1 of each year. It is THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT to see that all required credentials are on file in the Department of Nursing. Applicants will be notified in writing whether or not they have been admitted to the Nursing program.
Applicants not admitted to the Nursing program may choose to complete a Pre-Nursing curriculum and then re-apply for admission to the Nursing program. Successful completion of the Pre-Nursing curriculum does NOT guarantee acceptance into the Nursing program. To be evaluated for admission, Pre-Nursing students must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 and must have completed each of the following required courses with a grade of "C" or better: BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102; FNU 104; and MAT 115. For applicants wishing to enroll in the fall semester, the deadline for receipt of grades for these courses by the Department of Nursing is March 1.
Admission into the Nursing program is competitive; meeting the minimum admission requirements by either of the routes described above does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are NOT carried over from year to year. Applicants must reapply for admission into the Nursing program.