Nursing – Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Center for Health, Education and Research (CHER) Suite 201
Office: 606-783-2296
The associate degree in nursing combines general education studies and support courses with nursing theory and clinical education. The program is designed to prepare graduates for the role of the registered nurse. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program at Morehead State University at the Morehead and Mt. Sterling Campuses located in Morehead and Mt. Sterling, Kentucky is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
The nursing program has selective admission and enrollment is limited. In the event there are more qualified applicants than positions, students with the highest GPA will be accepted. The nursing department offers programs at the Morehead and Mt. Sterling campuses. The associate of applied science in nursing is a face-to-face program primarily lecturing from the Morehead campus. It is not an online program and classroom attendance is expected.