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.

Cost: $63/student

The A2 will test applicants in two or three academic areas – English Language, Math, and Science (only in the RN exam) – and one personal assessment area. The A2 is a requirement of the application process for the RN and PN programs across the Main and Harrodsburg campuses. Please carefully review all information in this section regarding testing time frames, the number of attempts allowed, and requirements for the testing experience. Applicants must choose the exam specific to the campus and program for which they apply.

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HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Pre-Licensure Examination (required cumulative score of at least 75%)

Selected exams for the RN program are:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Math
• Reading Compression
• Vocabulary and General Knowledge
• Learning styles

The HESI Admission Assessment (A2) exam may be taken up to 2 times per admission period, not to exceed 4 times in a year. Results are valid for 2 calendar years from the time of the exam.

Students applying for fall admission should take the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam from November 16th to May 14th.
Students applying for spring admission should take the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam from May 16th to November 14th.

Exam Name(s):

• RN – Main Campus – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 1st attempt
• RN – Main Campus – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 2nd attempt
• RN – Harrodsburg – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 1st attempt
• RN – Harrodsburg – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 2nd attempt

Register Here will direct you to the Castle Branch application site to complete the process. Please review the “Background Check Instruction Guide,” prior to beginning, and follow the step by step instructions provided to complete this process accurately.

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Background Check Instruction Guide

Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, a Central Registry Check is required.
Register Here will direct you to the Kentucky Online Gateway site to complete the application, please review the “Central Registry Check Instruction Guide,” prior to beginning, and follow the step-by-step instructions provided to complete this process accurately.

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Central Registry Check Instruction Guide

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

Please review the “NurseTim Instruction Guide,” prior to beginning, and follow the step-by-step instructions provided to complete the process accurately.

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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 HESI Admission Assessment (A2) and receive, at minimum, a cumulative score of 75%. All applicants must be listed on the KY Board of Nursing Nurse Aid Registry and listed as a current SRNA (State Registered Nurses Aid) or successful completion of the Patient Care Technician (PCT) course and successfully passed the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) prior to applying to the program.

Applicants will receive the application packet during the PAC.

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 

Main Campus – Spring 2024 

• January 23
• February 13
• March 12
• April 9
• April 30

**The time for all dates is 4 PM Eastern Time.

Harrodsburg Location
Harrodsburg – Spring 2024

• February 12
• February 26
• March 11
• March 25
• April 8

**The time for all dates is 4 PM Eastern Time.

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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

Gabbi McDonald
Secretary
School of Nursing

(270) 789-5155

gsmcdonald@campbellsville.edu

Harrodsburg Program Contact

Caitlyn Bradley
Administrative Assistant
School of Nursing, Harrodsburg

859-605-1389 ext. 9012

ccbradley@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 (Credits 4)
• BIO 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Credits 4)
• BIO 322 Medical Microbiology (Credits 4)
• ENG 111 Freshman Composition I (Credits 3)
• PSY 111 General Psychology (Credits 3)
• MTH 110 College Mathematics (Credits 3)

First Semester – 13

• NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing (Credits: (7)-Didactic 5-Lab 2)
• ENG 112 Freshman Composition II (Credits 3)
• NUR 206 Pathophysiology (Credits 3)

Second Semester – 11

• NUR 103 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Credits: (8) Didactic 6-Lab 2)
• NUR 204 Pharmacology for Nurses (Credits 3)

Third Semester – 13

• NUR 211 Maternal-Child Nursing (Credits: (6) Didactic 5-Lab 1 )
• NUR 200 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Credits: (4) Didactic 3 Lab 1)
• MAC 120 Fundamentals of Speech or MAC 140 Introduction to Communication (Credits 3)

Fourth Semester – 14

Take each course on this list – 11

• NUR 201 Medical-Surgical Nursing II (Credits: (6) Didactic 4.75-Lab 1.25)
• NUR 300 Professional Nursing and Applications to Practice (Credits: (5) Didactic 2.5-Lab 2.5 )

Choose one course from this list:

• CHS 111 Introduction to Old Testament Study (Credits 3)
• CHS 121 Introduction to New Testament Study (Credits 3)
• CHS 130 Christ and Culture (Credits 3)
• PHI 241 Introduction of Philosophy (Credits 3)

First Six Courses are Pre-Requisites

• PSY 111 – General Psychology (Credits: 3) This is an introductory course in psychology designed to acquaint students with such topics as psychological research, physiological processes, learning, development, and theories of personality.
• BIO 221 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Credits: 4) An introduction to the structure and function of the human body including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. If a professional or graduate school requires anatomy and physiology, four hours can be counted on a biology major or minor; however, to receive four hours of credit, the student must complete the sequence, I and II. Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week. Students cannot enroll in this course if they are not academically eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and MTH 111 or are required to take GS 110. BIO 110 or CHE 101 recommended.
• BIO 222 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Credits:4) A continuation of BIO 221 that covers the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
  • Prerequisites: BIO 221 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
  • Lecture/Lab: Lecture/Lab: Includes one 150-minute laboratory per week.
• ENG 111 – Freshman Composition I (Credits: 3) A course in writing as a recursive process involving the discovery and communication of meaning. The students write, revise, and edit texts with the aim of communicating with various audiences of readers. Students whose final grades are lower than “C” must retake ENG 111 the next semester.
• BIO 322 – Medical Microbiology (Credits: 4) A study of microorganisms and their relation to health and disease for nursing students.
  • Prerequisites: BIO 221 with a grade of “C” or better or BIO 200.
  • Lecture/Lab: (three-hour lecture; two-hour lab) Credit does not apply to a major or minor in biology.
• MTH 110 – College Mathematics (Credits: 3) This course is designed as a terminal course in mathematics in the general education curriculum and does not assume any algebraic or geometric background on the part of the student. The objective of the course is to acquaint the student with the various branches of mathematics and to develop an appreciation and understanding of the relationship of mathematics to the modern world. This course will not count toward mathematics major or minor programs.
  • (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 (Credits: 3) A course in argumentative and persuasive writing and academic discourse. Students practice rhetorical strategies and scholarly methods as they perform assigned research and writing projects. Students whose final grades are lower than “C” must retake ENG 112 the following semester.Prerequisites: ENG 111.
  • 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 (Credits: (7)-Didactic 5-Lab 2) 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.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, PSY 111, ENG 111, MTH 110, BIO 321
• NUR 103 – Medical-Surgical Nursing I (Credits: (8) Didactic 6-Lab 2) 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, disease prevention, and the caring behaviors aligned with Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110; NUR 100; Co-requisite: NUR 204
• NUR 200 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Credits: (4) Didactic 3-Lab 1) 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.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110, NUR 100, NUR 103, NUR 204; Co-requisite: NUR 211
• NUR 201 – Medical-Surgical II (Credits: (6) Didactic 4.75-Lab 1.25) 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.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110, NUR 100, NUR 103, NUR 204, NUR 206, NUR 211, NUR 200; Co-requisite: NUR 300
• NUR 204 – Pharmacology for Nurses (Credits: 3) 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.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110, NUR 100.
• NUR 206 – Pathophysiology (Credits: 3) This course focuses on exploring the basic pathophysiology body systems and selected disease process that can affect the health of individuals across the lifespan.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110, NUR 100. NUR 206 must be completed successfully prior to entering fourth semester.
• NUR 211 – Maternal-Child Nursing (Credits: (6) Didactic 5-Lab 1 ) 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.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110, NUR 100, NUR 103, NUR 204; Co-requisite: NUR 200, NUR 206
• NUR 300 – Professional Nursing and Applications to Practice (Credits: (5) Didactic 2.5-Lab 2.5 ) 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.
  • Course-Specific Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIO 221, BIO 222, BIO 321, ENG 111, PSY 111, MTH 110, NUR 100, NUR 103, NUR 204, NUR 206, NUR 211, NUR 200; Co-requisite: NUR 201
• CHS 111 – Introduction to Old Testament Study (Credits: 3) A survey of the Old Testament dealing with its backgrounds, customs, history, formation, theologies, and interpretation.
  • Required: Required for areas, majors or minors in Christian Studies.
• CHS 121 – Introduction to New Testament Study (Credits: 3) A survey of the New Testament including the study of its history, formation, theologies, and interpretation.
  • Required: Required for areas, majors or minors in Christian Studies.
• CHS 130 – Christ and Culture (Credits: 3) Relates the vital issues of the Christian faith to the contemporary scene.
• PHI 241 – Introduction of Philosophy (Credits: 3) A survey of philosophical questions and major Western philosophical traditions.
• MAC 120 – Fundamentals of Speech (Credits: 3) This is a general education course that guides the student in developing a positive attitude toward public speaking and in increasing confidence in his or her own speaking skills.
• MAC 140 – Introduction to Communication (Credits: 3) This course will provide an overview of the many different types of communication, including interpersonal, group, public, mass, verbal, nonverbal, computer-mediated, organizational and intercultural communication.
• NUR 099 – Strategies and Opportunities for Success (Credits: 2) This course 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.

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

Tom Smith Scholarship Application

• 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

Healing Hands Scholarship Application

• 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.

Padgett Scholarship Application

• Recipient must be a Nursing student

Givan Scholarship Application

• Recipient must be a Nursing student

Frances Clinkscales Scholarship Application

• Recipient must be a Nursing student

Fox Scholarship Application

• 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

Dabney Scholarship Application

• 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

Ladybug scholarship Application

• 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/education/Pages/nursing-incentive-scholarship-fund.aspx

• 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

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

• A completed Taylor Regional Hospital RN Scholarship Application
• Proof of enrollment in the Campbellsville University nursing program
• 3 letters of reference (not to include relatives)
• A short essay titled “Why I want to be a Nurse at Taylor Regional Hospital”
• Scholarship recipients must accept full time work with Taylor Regional Hospital and work 160 hours for each $200 of assistance received.

TRH RN Scholarship Application

This is exceptional benefit for all OADN members and students.

Application deadline is June 15th and notification of award recipients will be September 1.

View and download applications on the OADN Foundation page.