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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN): Enrollment in the program is a selective process and is limited due to resources and the large volume of applicants. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program. 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. Students will be admitted to the program twice annually.

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Medical Microbiology
• Freshman Composition I
• College Math
• General Psychology

Students seeking admission may only repeat pre-requisite courses once. (W, WA, WF, D, U or below count as a repeat). A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses in the program.

RN to BSN Program: Students seeking RN to BSN that do not matriculate from the CU ADN Program may apply for the RN to BSN Program at Campbellsville University if they have completed an associate degree or diploma program for registered nursing and have a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in their state of residence.

Students entering the RN to BSN Program through the Continual Enrollment Program (CEP) may be simultaneously enrolled in either the ADN or AASN and the RN to BSN track. Students selecting CEP enrollment will be allowed to take the general education and support courses for the BSN program in conjunction with their ADN or AASN courses, but will not be allowed to enter designated restricted upper level BSN core coursework until they have completed requirements for the ADN or AASN degree and have successfully passed the NCLEX-RN®.

Because of the nature of the RN to BSN Program, it is encouraged students to be employed at least 20 hours per week as a registered nurse. Class discussion is enriched by the diverse work experience of students at this level of education. Students who choose not to work while enrolled in course work may discuss this option with the RN to BSN Program Coordinator prior to enrollment. New graduates who have not yet received their license may also apply, but will be conditionally admitted and will take non-nursing courses until the licensure process is complete.

RN to BSN Faculty

Dr. Michele Dickens, Dean, School of Nursing

Dr. Sarah Smith, RN to BSN Program Coordinator

Dr. Jacquelyne Bodea

Dr. Sally Davenport

Mrs. Rhonda Vale

Mission Statement

The RN-to-BSN program at Campbellsville University equips registered nurses with the knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, and leadership abilities necessary to excel in today’s dynamic healthcare environments. Rooted in our Christ-centered mission, the program fosters academic excellence, personal integrity, and professional growth while nurturing a spirit of service and compassion.

Guided by the university’s vision to prepare servant leaders for lifelong learning, our program empowers nurses to integrate faith, evidence-based practice, and cultural humility in caring for diverse populations. Through flexible, student-focused instruction and a commitment to holistic development, the RN-to-BSN program prepares graduates to advance the nursing profession and positively impact health outcomes in their communities and beyond-all for the glory of God.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLO)

1.     Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. 

2.     Provide knowledgeable, safe, holistic care to patients, families, and communities across the lifespan. 

3.     Promote collaborative care through interprofessional relationships and change processes to improve quality health outcomes. 

4.     Promote collaborative care through interprofessional relationships and change processes to improve quality health outcomes. 

5.     Develop an individualized plan to foster professional growth and development, including evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, professional engagement, and personal reflection. 

6.     Interpret the impact of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments, including local, state, national, and global healthcare trends, on nursing practice, health promotion, and

disease prevention. 

7.     Defend critical thinking decisions using scholarly inquiry and discussion with colleagues and leaders in the nursing profession. 

8.     Reflect on the nurse as a servant leader. 

9.     Integrate informatics and communication technologies in the delivery of safe and quality nursing care. 

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