Liberal-General Studies 33 credits Nursing Studies 42 credits

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers two (2) path options to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.): a pre-licensure option for students who do not hold a nursing license and an option for registered nurses. The B.S.N. program prepares students for careers as professional nurses caring for patients in hospitals and in community agencies such as public health services, schools, homes, and industries. In addition to providing comprehensive, efficient, and appropriate care service to individuals, families, groups, and communities, the program provides a basis for the nurses' role as advocate, innovator, and collaborative leader. The program also provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing.

The pre-licensure option is a traditional four-year plan of study that prepares the student to write the licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and subsequently enter the workforce as a professional registered nurse. The B.S.N. pre-licensure option requires 122 semester hours of study and, is intended for students beginning their education in nursing. The B.S.N. pre-licensure curriculum is organized in a sequential, simple-to-complex approach designed to facilitate an understanding of the key principles, concepts and processes critical to safe, effective practice and successful matriculation. Therefore, students are required to complete the course work as outlined in the plan of study. The B.S.N. pre-licensure plan of study provides a semester-by-semester conceptualization of the required coursework involved.

Students interested in applying for admission to the B.S.N. 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.

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 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 B.S.N. program 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.

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