Applications to the D.N.P. program are accepted for fall admission only. Applications are processed through NursingCAS, the centralized application service for nursing. All application materials must be received before the March 15th deadline of the year the student desires to enter the A.A.S. program. Applications are not transferrable from year to year. Interested students must reapply annually, by the March 15th submission deadline, for fall admission consideration. Visit www.nursingcas.org to start your application or log into an existing account.
A student must earn competitive admission to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Applications are ranked according to qualifiers including GPA. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements for admissions consideration does not guarantee admission. Each application is holistically reviewed by faculty who recommend to the administrative corpus the student applicants who appear to be best qualified. A personal interview may be required. Admission may be offered conditionally based on overall ranking and pending completion of all requirements. Applicants shall be notified in writing of the admissions decision. Visit the School of Nursing and Health Sciences website or contact the School of Nursing and Health Sciences for more details on admission criteria.
The use of alcohol and illegal use of controlled substances, including alcohol, can seriously injure the health of students, impair their performance of their responsibilities, and endanger the safety and well-being of fellow students and members of the general public. Students who are engaged in clinical work at a practicum site may be required to submit to random tests for illegal use of controlled substances as provided by the law or regulations of the contracting agency. Just cause for student disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, use or unauthorized possession of intoxicants, controlled or illegal substances, or materials dangerous to public health and safety. It is not acceptable to use alcohol or illegal drugs prior to or during class or clinical. Immediate disciplinary action will be taken. Recognizing that substance abuse is a professional hazard, in addition to the Kentucky State University Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Policies, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, has established a substance abuse and drug/alcohol testing policy. This policy applies to all students who have matriculated in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Participation in clinical experiences, rotations or fieldwork is a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation. All students will be required to have a background screening and drug test upon admission. If the results of either requirement indicate that the student would not be eligible for placement at the school's practicum agencies, the student's admission will be rescinded. Students may be required to repeat either requirement (i.e., background screening and/or drug testing) should the practicum agency
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