The School of Nursing offers the Associate in Applied Science (AND), the LPN-RN Bridge, and the RN-BSN Completion programs in Nursing. The AND Program welcomes applicants with an baccalaureate and/or graduate degree in a field outside nursing.
The AND is accredited by the National Le ague 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 W hittington Pa rkway, Suite 30 0, 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., graduates 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 graduation 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 Nursing courses are NUR 101, 102, 201, 202, and 203. The required liberal studies and support courses 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 may fulfill general studies requirements of ENG 101/102 by choosing the WYS Honors component of HON 143, HON 144, and either HON 211/213 or HON 212/214. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all required courses in the curriculum. Oral communication competency is fulfilled through the completion of Nursing classroom activities, on-campus Nursing laboratory experiences, and clinical assignments, emphasizing the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
The School of Nursing is responsible for all components of the program, including the selection, supervision, and evaluation of Nursing students, and the curriculum—both didactic 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) and who successfully complete all required courses in the curriculum in two years.
support, and Nursing courses. This ladder applies only to students who are directly admitted into the day program (full-time) and who successfully complete all required courses in the curriculum in two years.
The School 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 en rolling on a full time or part time basis and by attending classes in the daytime or the evening, whichever meets their individual needs. Students taking evening classes may be required to attend classes that begin prior to the traditional “5:00 P.M. evening” hour. Students attending evening classes can expect to be enrolled for a minimum of three academic years and must complete all support and liberal studies courses in the curriculum (BIO 107, 108, and 204; ENG 101 and 102 or the WYS Honors component; 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). In addition, students must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR for Health Care Professionals) and complete an Immunization Form prior to enrolling in NUR 101 (Nursing I).
Applicants for direct admis sion into the AND pr ogram must meet the following requirements:
Prospective students who plan to enter the Nursing program must complete a nd f orward t he following documents to the C hairperson, School of Nursing, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601:
An Application for Admission to the School 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 School of Nursing for the Fall semester is March 1 of each year. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all