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Nursing – Associate of Applied Science
Admission Criteria
The associate of applied science in nursing (AAS) has a limited enrollment on the Morehead and Mt. Sterling campuses. The following criteria are used to determine conditional acceptance to the program.
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American College Test (Enhanced ACT) Score with a mandatory minimum composite score of 20 or higher.
- Applicants must meet the following:
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 with a minimum grade of "C" in prerequisite courses required for the associate degree nursing program.
- Applicants with a grade less than "C" on two courses required for the AAS in nursing within the last two years from the term of application due date (last Friday in March, last Friday in October) are not eligible for admission.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all work at Morehead State University.
- Applicants may be conditionally admitted to the program pending successful completion of prerequisite courses required for admission to the program.
- Licensed Practical Nurses Requesting Advanced Placement:
- Licensed Practical Nurses who have (1) successfully completed a Licensed Practical Nursing Program, (2) hold an active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in in Kentucky, and (3) obtain a minimum score of 900 on the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) Fundamental Examination can apply for "K" credit for NURA 114: Fundamental Nursing Concepts - 7 hours.
- LPN's may attempt the HESI Fundamental Examination a maximum of two times. A six-week time frame is required between the first and second attempt. A score of 900 or greater on the Fundamentals HESI must be obtained within 6 (six) months of entry into the program.
- Final acceptance will be dependent on maintaining course grades and grade point average as well as meeting CPR and health requirements by established dates. Compliance with the Technical Performance Standards is also required.
- Clinical education is a mandatory component of the AAS. Due to accreditation requirements of the clinical education centers, students will be required to obtain a criminal background check and undergo drug testing prior to acceptance to the clinical assignment. The student is responsible for any incurred cost. Any student who fails acceptance to the clinical assignment will be unable to complete the program.
Conditions for Enrollment
- Students may be assigned to clinical practice areas other than those in the immediate area, requiring traveling up to 1.5 hours from the assigned campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
- Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day, evening and night.
- Students have the responsibility for the costs incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. These costs include CPR, immunizations, professional malpractice insurance, personal health insurance, criminal background check, academic materials, testing fees, clothing, and equipment.
Application Deadlines
Admission criteria and procedures are reviewed on an annual basis. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify current application criteria and procedures prior to the application deadline.
- Application for fall admission into the Associate of Applied Science in nursing program is made in the spring semester prior to fall classes. The application deadline date is the last Friday in March.
- Application for spring admission is made in the fall semester prior to spring classes. The application deadline is the last Friday in October.
AAS Program Requirements
A minimum 60 credit hours is required for the AAS degree, which includes 24 credit hours of general education and supplemental courses and 36 credit hours of nursing courses. The student will be required to complete the course sequence approved by the University and in place at the time of admission to the AAS in Nursing. The AAS in Nursing policies on challenge examination, transfer credit, academic standards and progression, and criteria for taking the National Council Licensure Examination can be obtained from the Department of Nursing.
General Education
AAS Core Requirements
AAS Supplemental Requirements
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| PSY 154 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Nursing Department Required Course Sequence for AAS Students
Prior to Admission
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| MATH 135 | Mathematics for Technical Students | 3 |
| ENG 100 | Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
First Semester
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| NURA 114 | Fundamental Nursing Concepts | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
| COMS 108 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| NURA 211 | Mental Health Concepts | 4 |
| NURA 212 | Nursing Care Concepts II | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Fourth Semester
| NURA 214 | Transitional Nursing Concepts | 2 |
| NURA 215 | Advanced Health Concepts | 10 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 60