RN to BSN Nursing Program

If you are already a registered nurse then this section is for you!

We are delighted that you have selected WKU to continue your nursing education. The RN to BSN program of study is designed to facilitate registered nurses (RNs) to complete the requirements for the baccalaureate of science nursing degree (BSN). This academic program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN).

Each semester, two (2) cohorts of students will be admitted, a part-time and full-time cohort. When accepted for admission, students must choose which cohort they would like. The students in each of these cohorts will progress through the curriculum as a group and must take courses as noted in planned schedule for the designated cohort. The full-time cohort is reserved for students who have completed all general education and statistics requirements.

Application to the RN to BSN program will not be considered until the student is admitted to the University.

Application Deadlines Dates

Fall admission is February 15th.

Spring admission is September 15th.

RN to BSN Applications Click Here -Please type information requested, print, sign and mail with one-time $30.00 Application Fee.

Program Requirements

Must be officially admitted to WKU.
Must have an Associate Degree in Nursing.

In addition to the 36 hours of upper level nursing courses, the student must meet the following curriculum requirements for graduation.

1. Meet university general education requirements.

2. Complete a 3 hours statistics course before enrolling in Nursing 412.

3. Have documentation of the transcript of completion of the following courses or equivalent courses: Chemistry 109, Biology 131 (Anatomy and Physiology), Biology 207/208 (Microbiology), Psychology 199, and FACS 111 (Human Nutrition).

Students enrolled in the RN to BSN program who earned their Associate Degree from a KCTCS Community college are exempt from completing a chemistry course, but must meet the Category D requirement for two science designations.
Students admitted pending NCLEX will be permitted to enroll in the part-time cohort. If unsuccessful on the NCLEX, the student will not be allowed to progress in the nursing cohort courses.

In Addition to Nursing Curriculum

Students must meet the general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree
3 credit hour statistics course
In addition, students must have completed or have evidence of equivalent courses in:
- Psychology 199 (Growth and Development)
- Consumer & Family Science 111 (Human Nutrition)
- Completion of other courses may be recommended prior to starting the program

For additional information please visit: http://www.wku.edu/cohort/rn-to-bsn