Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) / Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN)
Competence…Caring…Compassion
The mission of the nursing program at Campbellsville University is to motivate students to think critically through knowledge and experience. Our nursing students and graduates will value diverse perspectives, lead and empower others through Christian service, and promote health through innovative holistic care.
Our core values are competence, caring, and compassion.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLO)
- Plan evidence-based, holistic care to clients and their families across the lifespan, using the nursing process and clinical reasoning.
- Perform therapeutic nursing interventions competently, proficiently and professionally.
- Demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques with clients, families, and members of the interprofessional team to coordinate client-centered care.
- Develop effective teaching plans to empower clients and their families through health promotion and disease prevention/management.
- Advocate for clients using caring and compassionate behaviors within a culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse society.
- Exhibit accountability and integrity in nursing practice within the legal and ethical parameters of the profession.
- Participate in practices to promote a professional identity toward scholarship, fellowship, effective stewardship and Christian Servant Leadership.
Licensure, Completion, and Job Placement Rates
Campbellsville University ADN/AASN: Campbellsville Campus and Harrodsburg Campus
The written systematic plan for evaluation describes the process for annual assessment of the nursing program completion rate.
ELA: 60% of all students who begin in their first nursing course in the Associate Degree
(ADN) program will complete the program on time, which is 4 semesters.
Rationale for ELA: Time frame for on-time completion of program.
Data (Aggregate; Disaggregate by campus and semester) |
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| Year | Location/ Program Option | # of Admits to Initial Cohort | On-time Graduates | Aggregate Rates |
| 2023/2024 | Campbellsville Fall 2023 | N=12 | N=6/12 50% |
(N=6/12) 50% |
| Campbellsville Spring 2024 | N=15 | N=10/15 67% |
(N=22/29) 75.8% |
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| Harrodsburg (CEC) Spring 2024 |
N=14 | N=12/14 86% |
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| Total Aggregate for Year | (N=28/41) 68.2% |
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The written systematic plan for evaluation describes the process for annual assessment of the licensure and/or certification examination pass rate (when required for practice).
a. Examine aggregate examination pass rate data (licensure and/or certification) secured from regulatory and/or certifying agencies. The most recent annual pass rate OR the mean pass rate for three most recent years must meet at least one of the following based on the total number of test-takers:
- 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers; or
- 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers and repeaters; or
- at or above the national/territorial mean based on the nursing program type.
| Data (Disaggregate if applicable; include “n” values) | ||||
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| Year | Campbellsville | Harrodsburg | National Average for Program Type | State Average for Program Type |
| 2023 | Spring 2023 100% (N=10/10) Graduates N=10 |
Spring 2023 100% (N=5/5) Graduates N=5 |
87.75% | 85.6% |
| Fall 100% (N=9/9) Graduates N=9 |
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| Examination Pass Rate Data (Aggregated) | |||||||
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| Year | Graduates | First-Time Pass Rate | 3-Year Mean | Repeaters | Ultimate Pass Rate | ||
| 2023 | N=24 | N=16/16 | 100% | -- | 0/0 | XX/XX | XX% |
The written systematic plan for evaluation describes the process for annual assessment of the licensure and/or certification examination pass rate (when required for practice).
a. Examine aggregate examination pass rate data (licensure and/or certification) secured from regulatory and/or certifying agencies. The most recent annual pass rate OR the mean pass rate for three most recent years must meet at least one of the following based on the total number of test-takers:
- 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers; or
- 80% or greater for all first-time test-takers and repeaters; or
- at or above the national/territorial mean based on the nursing program type.
| Data (Disaggregate if applicable; include “n” values) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Campbellsville | Harrodsburg | National Average for Program Type | State Average for Program Type |
| 2023 | Spring 2023 100% (N=10/10) Graduates N=10 |
Spring 2023 100% (N=5/5) Graduates N=5 |
87.75% | 85.6% |
| Fall 100% (N=9/9) Graduates N=9 |
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| Examination Pass Rate Data (Aggregated) | |||||||
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| Year | Graduates | First-Time Pass Rate | 3-Year Mean | Repeaters | Ultimate Pass Rate | ||
| 2023 | N=24 | N=16/16 | 100% | -- | 0/0 | XX/XX | XX% |
Applying to the ADN/AASN Program
In addidtion to admission to Campbellsville University, the School of Nursing has specific admission criteria and application processes that must be met. Please schedule an appointment today to start that process.
In order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission all applicants should possess:
- Sufficient visual acuity, such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care.
- Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitor, stethoscope, IV infusion pumps, etc.
- Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, required in meeting health needs.
- Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individual’s interest.
- Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.
Cost: $75/student
The A2 will test applicants in two or three academic areas – English Language, Math, and Science (only in the RN exam) – and one personal assessment area. The A2 is a requirement of the application process for the RN and PN programs across the Main and Harrodsburg campuses. Please carefully review all information in this section regarding testing time frames, the number of attempts allowed, and requirements for the testing experience. Applicants must choose the exam specific to the campus and program for which they apply.
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HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Pre-Licensure Examination (required cumulative score of at least 75%)
Registered Nurse Applicants:
Selected exams for the RN program are:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Math
- Reading Compression
- Vocabulary and General Knowledge
- Learning styles
The HESI Admission Assessment (A2) exam may be taken up to 2 times per admission period, not to exceed 4 times in a year. Results are valid for 2 calendar years from the time of the exam.
Students applying for fall admission should take the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam from November 16th to May 14th.
Students applying for spring admission should take the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam from May 16th to November 14th.
Exam Name(s):
- RN – Main Campus – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 1st attempt
- RN – Main Campus – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 2nd attempt
- RN – Harrodsburg – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 1st attempt
- RN – Harrodsburg – HESI Admission Assessment (A2) – 2nd attempt
Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, a Background check is required.
"Register Here" will direct you to the Castle Branch application site to complete the process.
Please review the “Background Check Instruction Guide,” prior to beginning, and follow the step by step instructions provided to complete this process accurately.
Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, a Central Registry Check is required.
"Register Here" will direct you to the Kentucky Online Gateway site to complete the application, please review the “Central Registry Check Instruction Guide,” prior to beginning, and follow the step-by-step instructions provided to complete this process accurately.
Prior to applying to the School of Nursing, registering for NurseTim and completion of viewing the “Student Success 6 Pack,” is required.
Please review the “NurseTim Instruction Guide,” prior to beginning, and follow the step-by-step instructions provided to complete the process accurately.
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Enrollment in the Associate of Nursing and Associate of Applied Science in Nursing programs are limited due to resources and the large volume of applicants.
Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the Associate of Nursing or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing programs. 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 2.8 or above from the following 6 prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Medical Microbiology
- Freshman Composition I
- College Math
- General Psychology
In addition to the cumulative GPA of 3.0 you must take the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) and receive, at minimum, a cumulative score of 75%. All applicants must be listed on the KY Board of Nursing Nurse Aid Registry and listed as a current SRNA (State Registered Nurses Aid) or successful completion of the Patient Care Technician (PCT) course and successfully passed the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) prior to applying to the program.
BSN - CEP (Continual Enrollment Program)
Applicants will receive comprehensive application information in the Pre-Admission Packet. This is distributed to applicants during the PAC. Dates are listed below.
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Campbellsville Location
Fall 2024
All Campbellsville PACs are held at 4:00pm EST
- September 10
- September 24
- October 8
- October 29
- Novemer 5
Harrodsburg Location
Spring 2025
- November 20 (10:00am)
- November 22 (1:00pm)
- January 24 (3:00pm)
- February 7 (3:00pm)
- February 24 (1:00pm)
- March 3 (3:00pm)
- March 7 (1:00pm)
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Under the "Application Fees" category, select "CU School of Nursing".
Students seeking admission may only repeat pre-requisite courses once. (W, WA, WF, D,U or below count as a repeat). Other circumstances such as Auditing a course will require documentation and will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.