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School of Nursing

College of Health Sciences

School of Nursing

College of Health Sciences

Highly Respected Nursing Programs Designed to Help You Meet Your Career Goals

From flagship programs with high certification exam pass rates to programs designed to prepare you for the future of healthcare, EKU sets the standard in nursing education. EKU’s expert faculty focus on the most important aspects of the field today and work closely with influential members of the profession to ensure your education gives you the greatest chance for success.

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Why Study Nursing?

Career opportunities for associate, baccalaureate, graduate and doctorate prepared nurses are expanding each and every day. Nursing will continue to be a critical component in the healthcare system of tomorrow. If you want the opportunity to be a provider of patient-centered care, a designer of care, and a member of a profession that is proactive in a changing health care system, then a nursing degree is for you.

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Clinical Skills Lab & Simulation Center

Learn invaluable skills and gain hands-on experience in our Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Center (CSLSC). The CSLSC features the latest technology and high-fidelity mannequins that can replicate modern hospitals and the functions of actual patients. The CSLSC provides nursing students a safe environment to practice nursing care and receive immediate feedback and guidance. The simulation center reinforces essential concepts such as medication administration, prioritization of patient care, communication, patient safety, and clinical judgment.


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News & Updates

EKU Nursing Students Inspired by Care, Driven to Serve

For many EKU Colonels, the desire to serve others through their careers comes from personal experience. That was the case for Christa Carlin, whose calling to nursing began with the care and compassion of a nurse who made a lasting impact on her life. “I had my first baby at the local hospital, and the […]

EKU Addresses Kentucky’s Nursing Shortage

With Kentucky currently facing noticeable healthcare professional shortages in almost every county, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is constantly working to meet workforce needs by providing skilled graduates. EKU is actively working to establish a public College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Commonwealth to further alleviate these shortages. Meanwhile, EKU’s existing programs, such as the renowned […]

EKU Nursing Lab Offers Hands-On Experience for Students

In Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) nursing program, students get hands-on learning with state-of-the-art equipment in the Nursing Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Center (CSLSC).  Thanks to a donation from Baptist Health Richmond in July 2022, the lab now includes seven new Stryker hospital beds, allowing students to have access to beds currently found in modern […]

Contact Information

School of Nursing

Rowlett Building
Room 223

4373 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-1827
Fax: 859-622-1972
nursing@eku.edu