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Associate Degree Nursing Western Kentucky University, USA

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Full Time Variable $8544 for Spring; $712 per credit hour for Winter Contact provider
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Course summary

The purpose of this program is to provide the educational resources toward meeting the regional needs for registered nurses at the technical level. The program prepares the graduate as a generalist to give nursing care in a variety of health care settings and provides the knowledge base for career mobility in nursing. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students desiring a relatively short term program and achieves a balance between general education and preparation for practice in nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Western Kentucky University accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing

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