Nursing

In addition to admission to the university, the School of Nursing has specific admission criteria and application processes that must be met. Please schedule an appointment today to start that process.

In order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission all applicants should possess:

• Sufficient visual acuity, such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care.
• Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitor, stethoscope, IV infusion pumps, etc.
• Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, required in meeting health needs.
• Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individual’s interest.
• Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

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Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, a Background check is required.

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Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, a Central Registry Check is required.
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Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, registering for NurseTim and completion of viewing the “Student Success 6 Pack,” is required.

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Concurrent Enrollment Plan for the Associate in Nursing and BSN

Enrollment in the Associate of Nursing and Associate of Applied Science in Nursing programs are limited due to resources and the large volume of applicants.

Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the Associate of Nursing or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing programs. Applicants must be officially accepted into the program prior to enrolling in any nursing course. Applicants are considered on the basis of cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above from the following 6 prerequisite courses:

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Medical Microbiology
• Freshman Composition I
• College Math
• General Psychology

In addition to the cumulative GPA of 3.0 you must take the NLN- PAX and score a 100 out of 200 possible points. All applicants must be  listed on the KY Board of Nursing Nurse Aid Registry and listed as an current  SRNA (State Registered Nurses Aid) prior to enrollment into the program.

All students seeking Admission must attend a PAC (Pre-Admission Conference) prior to application.

Once you have attended the mandatory conference your application packet will be emailed to you.  Pre-Admission conference dates are listed below.

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Campbellsville Location

• March 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m
• March 31, 2021 at 4:00 p.m
• April 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m
• April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m
• April 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m

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Harrodsburg Location

• March 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM
• March 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM
• April 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM
• April 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Students seeking admission may only repeat pre-requisite courses once. (W, WA, WF, D,U or below count as a repeat). Other circumstances such as Auditing a course will require documentation and will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

*Transfer Students will be accepted on a case by case basis.

Campbellsville Program Contact

LaDonna Eastham
Program Secretary
School of Nursing

(270) 789-5155

lpeastham@campbellsville.edu

Harrodsburg Program Contact

Nancy Holland
Program Secretary
School of Nursing, Harrodsburg

(859) 605-1389 ext. 9012

naholland@campbellsville.edu

Pre-Requisite Courses – 21

Take each course on this list before applying for admission to the Nursing program.

• BIO 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIO 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIO 322 Medical Microbiology
• ENG 111 Freshman Composition I
• PSY 111 General Psychology
• MTH 110 College Math

First Semester – 13

• NUR 100 Nursing Fundamentals
• ENG 112 Freshman Composition II
• NUR 206 Pathophysiology for Nursing

Second Semester – 11

• NUR 103 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
• NUR 204 Pharmacology of Nursing

Third Semester – 13

• NUR 211 Maternal Child Nursing Care.
• MAC 120 Fundamentals of Speech
• NUR 200 Psychiatric Nursing

Fourth Semester – 14

Take each course on this list – 11

• NUR 201 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
• NUR 300 Professional Nursing and Application to Practice

Choose one course from this list:

• CHS 111 Introduction to Old Testament Study
• CHS 121 Introduction to New Testament Study
• CHS 130 Christ and Culture
• PHI 241 Introduction to Philosophy

First Six Courses are Pre-Requisites

• PSY 111 – General Psychology: This course is (3) three credit hours, is a prerequisite for nursing.
• BIO 221 – Anatomy and Physiology I: Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week this course is (4) four credit hours, and is a prerequisite for nursing.
• BIO 222 – Anatomy and Physiology II: Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week this course is (4) credit hours, and is a prerequisite for nursing.
• ENG 111 – Freshman Composition I: (3) three credit hours, and is a prerequisite for nursing.
• BIO 322 – Medical Microbiology for Nurses: This course is (4) four credit hours including lab, and is a pre- requisite for nursing. 
• MTH 110 – College Math: This course is (3) three credit hours, and is a prerequisite for nursing.
  • (Any math course that is considered a higher course than the above will also count as the math requirement in Nursing. Mth 100- Intermediate Algebra is considered remedial and therefore does not count as credit towards graduation.)
• Freshman Year Experience: Required of any student age 23 or younger or with 23 or less credit hours.  This course is (1) one credit hour.
• ENG 112 – Freshman Composition II: ENG 112 should be taken the next semester after ENG 111 if at all possible.  This course is (3) three credit hours and must be taken prior to or with the fourth semester in nursing.
• NUR 100 – Fundamentals of Nursing (7 hours): This course is designed to meet the needs of the adult client in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. This course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs, across the lifespan. Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing, with an emphasis on the geriatric population. The role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team is also emphasized.
• NUR 099 – Strategies/Opportunities for Success: This course is (2) two credit hours and is designed for the student identified to be at risk for unsuccessful progression in the nursing program. The student will be guided in a self-inventory process to identify learning styles and individual traits to overcome barriers to success. The student will explore time management strategies, utilize a variety of study methods, incorporate test-taking techniques, and identify relevant resources.
• NUR 211 – Maternal-Child Health: will be taken the 3rd semester. This course is (6) six credit hours. (This course focuses on the nursing care of women, families, and children from pre-conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on optimizing outcomes, evidence-based practice, and research that will support the goal of health promotion, disease prevention, and care of altered health states Practice application of theory will occur in the clinical laboratory component of the course.)
• COM 120 – Fundamentals of Speech: This course is (3) three credit hours and must be taken prior to or with the fourth semester of nursing.
• NUR 103 – Medical-Surgical Nursing I (8 hours): This course focuses on the application of the nursing process utilizing safe and holistic care, in a manner that is both ethical and legal for adult clients with acute and chronic health alterations. It is designed to promote critical thinking and the application of the nursing process to emphasize cultural competence, health promotion prevention, and the caring behaviors aligned with Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns..
• NUR 200 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (4 hours): This course will focus on providing caring, compassionate, and professional nursing care to clients with commonly occurring psychiatric/mental health disorders. Therapeutic techniques of communication, that display caring behaviors, dignity and respect. A holistic approach is emphasized.
• Christian Studies Course: must be taken prior to or with the fourth semester. This course is (3) three credit hours.
• NUR 201 – Medical-Surgical II: This course builds upon concepts taught in the first Medical-Surgical course. Emphasis is given on advanced nursing care for clients with comorbid conditions and life-threatening alternations in health in critical care settings.
• NUR 206 – Pathophysiology for Nurses (3 hours): This course focuses on exploring the basic pathophysiology body systems and selected disease process that can affect the health of individuals across the lifespan.
• NUR 204 – Pharmacology for Nurses (3 hours): This course explores the basic principles of pharmacology and the nursing process as it relates to drug therapy. Pharmacologic interventions will be reviewed from the context of nursing implications and responsibilities.
• NUR 300 – Professional Nursing and Applications to Practice (5 hours): This course is designed to teach the student the professional roles and responsibilities of the nurse utilizing the most current practice guidelines. The student will receive an assessment of prior knowledge with development of an individualized study plan to prepare for the NCLEX-RN. The last segment of the course will focus on the practicum experience to meet the requirement of the Kentucky Board of Nursing for licensure eligibility.

General Education course descriptions are available in the Campbellsville University Bulletin Catalog.

• Each student is individually responsible for checking to see that courses they have taken will fulfill the requirements for graduation.

• Recipient must be a Nursing student
• Intention to practice nursing in a rural community
• Financial Need

• • Recipient must be a Nursing student
  • 3.0 GPA current and maintained
  • High School Graduate from Taylor County or Campbellsville

    2^nd preference: Green LaRue, Marion, and Adair County High School graduates

• Recipient must be a health-related major

Not restricted to nursing – it can be awarded to any health-related major including any of our preparatory areas such as physical therapy, dentistry, medicine, etc.

• Recipient must be a Nursing student

• Recipient must be a Nursing student

• Recipient must be a Nursing student

• 1^st preference: 2^nd year student working toward a RN degree
• 2^nd preference: student seeking RN to BSN
• Scholarship can be renewed with a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Successful applicants for the Ladybug Scholarship demonstrate excellence in character, academic achievement, community service and overall ability in addition to a mature commitment to nursing
• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher in a nursing program at CU
• Letter from the Applicant stating educational background, financial need, career goals, and educational objective specific to achieving these goals
• 2 Letters of personal recommendations
• Proof of enrollment in the Campbellsville University nursing program

• The Trustees of the Dr. William H. Olson Scholarship Trust have generously endowed this scholarship to help eligible students from Taylor County High School, Campbellsville High School and Green County High School pursue undergraduate educational programs related to the medical field of study.Successful applicants for the Dr. William H Olson Scholarship demonstrate excellence in character, academic achievement, community service and overall ability in addition to a mature commitment to the medical fields either in research or in clinical practice. Information and applications for scholarship consideration can be obtained at the eligible schools through their guidance counselor programs and at the Main Office of the Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Campbellsville, or online at https://www.cbtky.com/william-olson-scholarship. Applications are due in the spring and awards are distributed in the fall.

• The NISF provides scholarships to Kentucky residents who will be attending approved prelicensure nursing programs (registered nurse or practical nurse) or graduate nursing programs. NISF recipients are selected individually by the KY Board of Nursing, using specified criteria. The amount of each scholarship is $3000.00 per year. For more information, visit https://kbn.ky.gov/nisf

• General Scholarship Program

Open to all currently enrolled nursing students across the country, the General Scholarship Program awards these scholarship funds based on a set of criteria established by the sponsor of the scholarship.  These scholarships typically reflect a specific area of specialization within the nursing profession such as oncology, critical care, or emergency nursing or a certain population of the nursing profession that is often under represented.  Funding is up to $7,500 per academic year. For more information, visit forevernursing.org

• A. Davis is dedicated to developing teaching and learning solutions that meet the needs of nursing and health science students, educators, and practitioners. As part of our commitment to the future of nursing and health science education, we are proud to offer scholarships twice a year to support those aspiring to work in healthcare. Award amount: 3 awards of $1,000. For more information, visit https://www.fadavis.com/scholarship

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

As a student accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree nursing program, you can receive funding for tuition, fees, and other educational costs. In exchange, you must work at an eligible facility with critical shortage of nurses—a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF—upon graduation. For more information, visit https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships