Nursing, R.N.-B.S.N.

Admission Requirements

The College of Nursing enrollment is composed of four-year, transfer, registered nurse, second-degree, licensed practical/vocational nurse, medic trained, and dual degree students. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the College of Nursing. Admissions criteria for four types of students are presented in the College of Nursing section of this Catalog.

Degree Requirements

To obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must satisfy the University requirements for graduation, including the UK Core requirements, and obtain a 2.0 grade-point average in nursing in the courses listed below. A grade of C or better must be attained in all nursing courses. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation.

Sample Curriculum Baccalaureate Program Registered Nurses

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR)

NUR 360 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN NURSING PRACTICE FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3
NUR 452 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR REGISTERED NURSES Credit(s): 3
NUR 461 - INTEGRATIVE CONCEPTS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3
NUR 463 - NURSING CLINICAL PRACTICE CAPSTONE FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR): 12

Major Requirements

NUR 360 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN NURSING PRACTICE FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3
NUR 361 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR REGISTERED NURSES Credit(s): 3
NUR 363 - PATHOPHARMACOLOGY I FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3
NUR 450 - THE IMPACT OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN NURSING Credit(s): 3
NUR 452 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR REGISTERED NURSES Credit(s): 3
NUR 460 - POPULATION HEALTH FOR REGISTERED NURSES Credit(s): 3 - 5 (Variable)
NUR 461 - INTEGRATIVE CONCEPTS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3
NUR 463 - NURSING CLINICAL PRACTICE CAPSTONE FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3

Major Requirement Hours: 24-26

Guided Electives

Students must take two of the elective courses below, for a total of 6 credit hours. One elective must be a nursing course. To request approval for a course not on the list below, it must be a topic that would be useful for nursing knowledge or practice and must receive approval from the Coordinator of the RN-BSN Track.

NUR 364 - UK TRANSITIONS TO PRACTICE NURSE RESIDENCY COURSE Credit(s): 3
NUR 365 - ADDICTION IS A CHRONIC DISORDER Credit(s): 3
NUR 367 - BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON TRANSITIONS TO PRACTICE COURSE Credit(s): 3
NUR 372 - CURRENT HEALTHCARE TOPICS IN THE US Credit(s): 3
NUR 373 - PATHOPHARMACOLOGY II FOR THE RN-BSN TRACK Credit(s): 3
NUR 374 - GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING Credit(s): 3
NUR 375 - FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NURSING Credit(s): 3
NUR 376 - RURAL AND APPALACHIAN HEALTH Credit(s): 3
CLM 342 - LEADERSHIP: MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO LEAD IN HEALTHCARE Credit(s): 3
CLM 443 - LEADERSHIP: STRATEGIC VISION, MISSION AND PLANNING IN HEALTHCARE Credit(s): 3
CLM 444 - LEADERSHIP: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE Credit(s): 3

Guided Elective hours: 6