Murray State University

Founded in 1922, Murray State University is a 4-year, state-supported public university in Murray, Kentucky. Its School of Nursing is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing to offer undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Its baccalaureate and DNP programs are ACEN-accredited, while its MSN and DNP programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program - For students seeking entry level nursing practice, this four-year BSN program is designed for them. This program requires three and five semesters of prerequisite and nursing courses, respectively. Students will also have clinical experiences in various settings throughout the region.  To be admitted, requirements include a GPA of 3.0 or above.

RN to BSN program - Another option to obtain a BSN degree is through the RN to BSN Program. However, this 30-credit program is specifically designed for registered nurses and can be completed in one calendar year. Since this is offered 100% online, it allows flexibility for working RNs.

MSN to DNP Program - This MSN to DNP - Accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who would like to earn a terminal degree. It is offered 100% online and can be completed in two years, or 20 months, with a year-round class schedule. Admission requirements include a Nursing Master’s Degree from an accredited program with a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

BSN to DNP Program - This program requires three years of full-time study; and is offered 100% online for the first year. Students can choose between two specializations—Nurse Anesthetist and Family Nurse Practitioner. The former specialization is offered in Madisonville and Lexington, while the latter is in the main campus in Murray.

The nursing school at Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at Murray State University include Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Kentucky, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.82% and for BSN programs is 89.07%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 41 nursing schools in Kentucky, the nursing program at Murray State University ranks #7 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #123. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 95.00%, giving the Murray State University an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Murray State University

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 95.00%
• Kentucky State Rank: 7
• National Rank: 123

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