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 Program 3 Credit Hours
NUR 366 - Healthcare Systems and Informatics for the Traditional and RN-BSN Tracks 3 Credit Hours
NUR 450 - The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours
NUR 463 - Nursing Practice Capstone for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR): 12

Major Requirements

NUR 360 - Professional Communication in Nursing Practice for the RN-BSN Program 3 Credit Hours
NUR 361 - Health Assessment for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours
NUR 363 - Pathopharmacology I for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours
NUR 366 - Healthcare Systems and Informatics for the Traditional and RN-BSN Tracks 3 Credit Hours
NUR 450 - The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours
NUR 452 - Leadership and Management for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours
NUR 460 - Population and Community Health for RN-BSN Track 3 - 5 Credit Hours
NUR 463 - Nursing Practice Capstone for the RN-BSN Track 3 Credit Hours

Major Requirement Hours: 24-26

Guided Electives

The UK College of Nursing offers a wide variety of cognate courses for undergraduate students to explore and develop more specialized skill sets in areas such as pediatrics, global health, health equity and addiction. A complete list of the designated College of Nursing cognate courses may be found on the College of Nursing webpage.

Guided Elective hours: 6