Kentucky State University

School of Nursing

Kentucky State University (KSU) is located in Frankfort, the capital city of Kentucky. Frankfort and KSU are both rich in history. KSU is a small public university, this enables for the faculty in the School of Nursing to provide more individual instruction. The School of Nursing graduated the first nursing class in 1969 and has maintained National League of Nursing Accreditation since 1973.

The School of Nursing offers an Associate in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN Completion Program).

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program has established the following types of Admission Criteria : Direct or Pre-Nursing, LPN-RN Bridge, and the School of Nursing welcomes applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate degree in a field outside nursing. The RN-BSN Completion program allows an associate degree prepared registered nurse to obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Our nursing programs have been designed to be attractive to traditional and nontraditional students. The ADN program has both day and evening sections. The RN-BSN completion program is designed for the registered nurse to advance his/her education while maintaining a career in nursing. The RN-BSN and ADN classes are flexible and conducive for a stimulating learning experience.

The careers of various nursing graduates have pursued advanced education and many of our nursing graduates are currently employed as registered nurses in the following areas: Management, emergency departments, critical care units, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatric, nursing homes, home health, health departments, nursing education, and doctor offices. Graduates of this nursing program find rewarding and challenging careers locally and nation wide.

Contact Information:

Kentucky State University
School of Nursing
400 E. Main Street
Frankfort, Ky 40601
502-597-5957

Careers in Nursing

Deciding to become a registered nurse takes dedication toward a major goal. The job opportunities are endless for registered nurses. Let Kentucky State University be the School of Nursing that opens the door to a bright and stimulating future. * Additional information regarding careers in nursing can be found at www.discovernursing.com .

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