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College of Nursing News
UK College of Nursing conducting COVID-19 impact study on Appalachian, Black communities
When it comes to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on communities, the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky is taking a closer look, specifically on Appalachian and minority populations.
Members of the BREATHE Research Team Dr. Ellen Hahn, Dr. Zim Okoli, Dr. Amanda Fallin-Bennett, and Dr. Melinda Ickes were recently awarded a two-year, FY20-22 funds totaling more than $1.4 million from the Kentucky Department for Public Health for the Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy.
Heart-2-Heart Campaign expands to support Kentucky farmers
UK's College of Nursing is partnering with the College of Agriculture Food and Environment to expand the Heart-2-Heart letter-writing campaign to support the tireless efforts of Kentucky farmers.
Jake Higgins appointed to Kentucky Board of Nursing
UK College of Nursing professor Jake Higgins PhD, RN, CCRN-K, has been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Nursing by Governor Andy Beshear effective July 1, 2020.
Information Sessions and Tours
The College of Nursing is offering several BSN Information Sessions and Tours this spring. Click here for details.
Application Dates
BSN Undergraduate Deadlines
Traditional BSN
March 1
Second Degree BSN
Spring: August 15
Fall: March 1
RN-BSN
Spring: October 15
Fall: July 1
MedVet-BSN
Spring: September 1
Fall: March 1
Graduate Deadlines
Post Graduate Certificate
Fall: Jan. 15
PHD Program
Spring: Oct. 15
Fall: Feb. 15
DNP Program
Fall: January 15
MSN Program
Fall: Feb. 15
Please visit the admissions tab at the top of the page to apply.