• Working in a magnet hospital rocks!
           – Higher % of satisfied RN’s, lower turnover/fewer vacancies, greater nurse 
             autonomy
          • National Academy of Medicine goal set in 2010: 80% nationwide by 2020: 
           UKHC is currently at 75%! 
          • Professional Growth & Expand Knowledge-more comprehensive curriculum 
           focusing on patient education, community health, leadership, research 
          •  Career Advancement- nurse leadership/management, graduate level goals 
           (APRN, clinical nurse  specialist, nurse executive, nurse anesthesist) 
          • Meet needs of community by reducing health care costs while improving 
           patient outcomes
          • Higher employment rate and salary 
     Why a BSN? 
       • Nationally ranked programs
       • Reputation of excellence
       • Faculty expertise & dedication to student success
       • Convenience and flexibility of online learning
       • Preparation for graduate school
       • EEP will pay your tuition if employed by UKHC 
       • Customize plan  of study
       • Distance learning resources
    Why UK College of Nursing?            
      • ADN from regionally-accredited school with GPA 2.5
      • Chemistry is not required; Statistics is required
      • 120 hours to graduate; RN-BSN curriculum is 30-33; 
       UK requires 30 of last 36 hours  be taken at UK
      • AS or prior bachelor degree meets UK Core
      • Clinical requirements- 40 hours during last class- 
       Capstone course
   Pre-Requisites & Curriculum
                Core Nursing Courses 
                Professional Communication in Nursing Practice  
                Health Assessment                                                                
                Evidence Based Practice                                                    
                Pathopharmacology I                                                        
                Population Health                                                                
                Integrative Concepts in Nursing                                    
                Leadership & Management                                              
                Clinical Practice Capstone                                                 
                Nursing Electives x 2:
                Nurse Residency course                                                     
                Healthcare Topics in the US                                            
                Pathopharmacology II                                                                        
                Gerontological Nursing                                                      
                Fundamentals of Occupational & Environmental Health in Nursing      
                                                                            
                Rural & Appalachian Health                                             
                Addiction Is a Chronic  Disorder                                     
                Health Science Leadership                                              
                 
                Total of 10 classes; each class is 3 credit hours 
      Exciting new curriculum based on student feedback and more customized to RN’s 
      learning needs! 
                  1. Apply to UK at    http://www.uky.edu/admission/ 
                       Can use Transfer Tuesday- Apply for FREE:     
                  https://www.uky.edu/admission/transfer-tuesday
                  2. Send official transcripts from ALL college coursework to: 
                          admission@uky.edu     OR
                           Office of Undergraduate Admission
                            100 Funkhouser Building
                            Lexington, KY 40506-0054
                  3. Complete essay questionnaire that CON Student Services sends to you after        
                       you apply 
                  Optional Transcript Evaluation- email Tara.Grana@uky.edu
                  Deadlines for complete application: July 1, October 15
          Application Process