The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is preparing the next generation of providers, leaders, researchers and policy makers to improve healthcare delivery, promote nursing excellence, revolutionize health care and promote the highest levels of wellness.
College of Nursing News
Juneteenth Blog: Nursing’s Continued Role in Fighting Racism and Advancing Racial and Social Justice
Juneteenth is a monumental day in world history that marks slavery’s true end in the United States. It recognizes the June 19th, 1865, date when Union Soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to declare freedom to those who remained enslaved. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed over two years prior to this historic event, slaves who were under Confederate control remained in bondage.
UK College of Nursing Celebrates Class of Spring 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Nursing celebrated its Class of Spring 2022 with special Pinning and Hooding graduation ceremonies on May 6, 2022, at the Singletary Center for the Arts.
Nurses have been identified as the backbone of healthcare, supporting, and protecting their patients. During the pandemic nurses have endured an increased workload, short staffing, fear of becoming sick or worse exposing their families to sickness and very ill patients many of whom died with a nurse by their side and with no family members.
Oped: Taking Action to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
The news of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s proposal to ban mentholated cigarettes and flavored cigars will save lives.
CON Covid-19 Updates
Get the latest information related to COVID-19 for College of Nursing faculty, staff, and students: CON COVID-19 Updates
Information Sessions and Tours
The College of Nursing offers several virtual information sessions for prospective students to learn more about each program of study directly from our experienced faculty and advisors.
Undergraduate Information Sessions
Graduate Information Sessions
Application Dates
Undergraduate deadlines
Traditional BSN
March 1
Accelerated BSN
Spring: August 15
Fall: March 1
RN-BSN
Spring: October 15
Fall: July 1
Graduate deadlines
Post Graduate Certificate
Fall: Jan. 15
DNP Program
Fall: January 15
MSN Program
Fall: Feb. 15
Select the program link to learn more about admissions for each degree program.