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Pre-Nursing

Kentucky Wesleyan College offers a two-year Pre-Nursing Program for students seeking admission to the University of Louisville’s School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program.

The two year Pre-Nursing program at Kentucky Wesleyan offers an attractive program option if you want to become a nurse, but would also like to participate in a traditional undergraduate college experience.

https://kwc.edu/academics/academic-programs/pre-professional-programs/pre-nursing/
Semesters: 4
Credit Hours: 36

Occupations

Nurse Anesthetists

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Median Hourly Wage: $113.10

Nurse Practitioners

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Median Hourly Wage: $50.30

Registered Nurse

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Median Hourly Wage: $36.44

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