Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

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This pre-licensure nursing programme prepares students to become registered nurses through a structured four-year, full-time curriculum. Students gain clinical experience in regional healthcare facilities and use simulation labs with interactive mannequins to practice real-world scenarios. The programme emphasizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking in diverse patient care settings. Graduates are ready to take the NCLEX-RN exam and enter the nursing workforce.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 30 credits of pre-nursing courses and 90 credits of nursing-specific coursework. Clinical practicum experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum, with hands-on training in hospital and community health settings.

Graduates work as registered nurses in hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical suites, public health agencies, and other healthcare environments.

Applicants must complete 30 credits of pre-nursing courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no grade below a C. A minimum ACT score of 20 or TEAS score of 80% is required. Applicants must also have a current Basic Life Support certification and pass a criminal background check and drug test.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Face-to-face, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.

Morehead State University has grown into a public regional university based in Morehead, Kentucky, with additional locations in Ashland, Mt. Sterling and Prestonsburg. Students can also choose online and hybrid study. Academic options include 65 undergraduate majors, undergraduate minors, certificates, master's programs, doctoral programs and licensure pathways. Areas of interest span agriculture, arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and social sciences.

Program strengths include space science, medical careers, engineering and education. The university has also received the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research College and University for 2025. Level UP adds career-oriented courses, faculty mentoring and hands-on experience for students developing career skills. Research, scholarly work and practical preparation are part of the academic experience.

International students can expect a campus community with social events, academic workshops, student clubs and organizations, advising support and campus resources. Welcome Week+ introduces new students to people and services, while Eagle Fest offers opportunities to explore more than 100 clubs and organizations and connect with local businesses and community groups. Students should also consider available scholarships and grants, as well as the university's residential campus experience in Morehead.