Nursing Programs
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Second BS/BA Degree Entry Option
- Registered Nurse to BSN
- Graduate Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
Policies, Forms and Handbooks
Future Students
Preparing to enter the nursing program and the application process usually takes more time than students think it will. Generally the application deadlines are in January for students wanting to start the actual nursing program in August. For those seeking to start nursing classes in January you should apply in July. But prior to application all WKU students should have advisement through the ACE advisement lab. Transfer students must contact the WKU nursing program they are interested in for assistance. Not all classes from other colleges will transfer, so it is best to get advice before you take classes anywhere and try to transfer them in later.
We have several nursing programs for different types of students.
The information listed below will help you find the Information that is right for you.
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IF this describes YOU |
AND YOU are interested in…….
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THEN you should review |
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GED or high school diploma Non-traditional student Need to attend class part-time only |
Basic Entry Level Registered Nursing (ASN) |
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High school diploma and ability to attend classes full-time |
Professional Entry Level Registered Nursing Baccalaureate (BSN) |
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Want to Transfer from a KCTCS Community College(not currently enrolled in an AS nursing program) |
Professional Entry Level Registered Nursing - Baccalaureate (BSN) |
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Are currently a pre-nursing student at University of Kentucky |
Professional Entry Level Registered Nursing - Baccalaureate (BSN) |
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Are currently taking classes at another College University and want to transfer to WKU Nursing |
Professional Entry Level Registered Nursing - Baccalaureate (BSN) |
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Professional Entry Level Baccalaureate Registered Nursing (BSN) |
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Associate’s degree in nursing (AD-RN)
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Advancing to Professional Level Baccalaureate Registered Nursing (BSN) |
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN-RN) |
Advancing to Graduate Level Nursing - nurse educator, nurse administrator or advanced practice nurse |
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Master’s degree in nursing (MSN-RN) |
Obtaining a Post-Master's Certification in a nursing specialty |
Post Masters Certification |
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Master’s degree in nursing (MSN-RN) |
Advancing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice |
