Designed for Registered Nurses who have an associates degree or diploma in Nursing, this online program can be completed in as little as one calendar year. A graduate of this program will be able to:
*This block scheduling may be helpful for students where if they missed the first start date, they can start in the second block. For example, there are two opportunities for start dates in each semester:
(i) The first seven weeks of the semester, then one week in between and then the last 7 weeks of the semester, (ii) Two start dates in the summer. First 6 week block and then second 6 week block.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all college work.
NOTE: Students with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.49 may be provisionally admitted to the RN to BSN track with admission committee approval.
Contact Tara Grana at tara.grana@uky.edu for more information.
• Student statement of academic and professional goals. Essay Questionnaire (provided by the College of Nursing after initial application with the Registrar is processed)
• Students may register for NUR courses after graduation from an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing program once the College of Nursing has verified clear and unencumbered licensure.
IMPORTANT: The full number of credit hours required to earn the BSN is 120. While required credits will vary based on previous credits earned, many of our students come in having to complete 30 program specific credits. Interested students can reach out to Tara Grana (tara.grana@uky.edu) our Program Academic Advisor with questions.
"Even though the program was online, the faculty members were very accessible, accommodating, and encouraging. They strengthened my leadership, research, and writing skills."
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Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
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Median Salary
$77,600
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
3.13m
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
195,400
new jobs (average)
Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in outpatient clinics and schools.
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315 College of Nursing Building
751 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536-0232
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If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Out of State Student page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state.