Selecting a Nursing Program - Chart Resource
WKU has various 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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THEN you should review:
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Basic Registered Nursing Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) |
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High school diploma and ability to attend nursing classes full-time |
Professional Registered Nursing Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
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Want to Transfer from a KCTCS Community College and you are NOT currently enrolled in a KCTCS nursing program |
Professional Registered Nursing Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
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Are you currently a student at Volunteer State and want to transfer to WKU Nursing |
Professional Registered Nursing Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
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Are you currently a student at Murray State University |
Professional Registered Nursing Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
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Are currently a pre-nursing student at University of Kentucky |
Professional Registered Nursing Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
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Are currently taking classes at another College or University and want to transfer to WKU Nursing |
Professional Registered Nursing Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
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BS or BA degree in a field other than nursing |
Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
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Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
Becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) |
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Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) |
Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
Obtaining a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree |
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Graduate of a Foreign Nursing School |
Becoming a student in a WKU Nursing Program |
See Kentucky Regulations for information on obtaining licensure in KY |
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Speak English as a Second Language |
Becoming a student in a WKU Nursing Program |
See ESL Requirements for WKU School of Nursing |
TIMELINE INFO: Preparing to enter the BSN and ASN nursing programs 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 nursing 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.