Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Western Kentucky University, a public institution in Bowling Green, KY, offers an associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. This program prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-RN examination and begin practice as registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and other health care environments.

Falling under CIP code 51.3801 in the nursing field, this program is offered alongside several other programs at Western Kentucky University, including associate's degrees in Industrial Technology/Technician and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, a bachelor's in Engineering/Industrial Management, a bachelor's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and a certificate in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. Students can expect a curriculum that integrates nursing theory, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical practice hours.