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College of Nursing News
Environmental, Nursing Researchers Help Teen 'Citizen Scientists' Lead Charge in Home Radon Testing
Learn how our nurse scientists are training high school students to promote at-home radon testing in an effort to increase awareness and save lives.
Eating foods that promote inflammation may worsen heart failure
People with heart failure who eat a diet high in foods that cause inflammation are twice as likely to end up in the hospital or die as those who eat foods known to reduce inflammation, new research shows.
UK Nursing Study Links Persistent Cough to E-Cigarette Use among College Students
A new study by researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing shows correlations between use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and persistent cough among college students. ENDS include electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and JUULS.
With Support from Her College, Nursing Student Finds Her Passion
How did December 2020 Nursing graduate Danielle Duncan go from almost dropping out to discovering her true calling? Follow the link to find out.
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
BSN Undergraduate Deadlines
Traditional BSN
March 1
Second Degree BSN
Spring: August 15
Fall: March 1
RN-BSN
Spring: October 15
Fall: July 1
LPN-BSN
Spring: October 15
Fall: March 1
MedVet-BSN
Spring: September 1
Fall: March 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.