Nursing Schools in Kentucky
This page will provide summaries of the different entries into the nursing program available in Kentucky. If you are not sure which program is best for you, refer to the Different Types of Nursing Programs page.
If you are already a nurse, lists are provided below that will assist you in locating educational programs beyond the intitial graduation from nursing school.
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Programs of Nursing By Location |
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For a breakdown of nursing programs by county or region, click here.
For a breakdown of nursing programs by city, click here.
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Kentucky Entry Level Nursing Programs |
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Nursing Education Beyond the Entry Level |
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Distance Education Programs and Out-of-State Programs |
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KBN does not approve/accredit nursing education programs that are located outside of Kentucky. KBN only approves and regulates nursing education programs within the state.
Kentucky does recognize graduates from prelicensure nursing education programs that are approved/accredited by other state boards of nursing as eligible to apply to take the NCLEX examination and apply for licensure in Kentucky. An example of such a program is Excelsior College. Excelsior College is approved by the New York State Board of Nursing and graduates from that program may apply to take the NCLEX-RN Examination in Kentucky.
Out-of-state nursing education programs should be contacted directly for information and the program's approval/accreditation status in their state of origin.
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NCLEX Pass Rates by Nursing Program |
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One step to becoming licensed to practice nursing within the state of Kentucky is to pass the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Examination).
The link below will open a table that lists pass rates categorized by academic year (i.e., July 1- June 30) and reflects the results of all graduates who have taken the NCLEX examination for the first time within the last several years. This table also includes each program's current approval status for the state.
When examining the report, recognize that pass rate is just one measure of the quality of a nursing program and should not be used as the only criteria in selecting a program of nursing.
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