Welcome to the College of Nursing

Plan a visit to campus or join an online virtual information session to learn more about our programs and life on campus!

We provide training to prepare State Registered Nurse Aides and other support for the nursing workforce needs of the Commonwealth.

The University of Kentucky works to provide distance learning courses and programs to students across the state of Kentucky, the country and abroad, but location matters when it comes to the availability of some courses and programs. Each state and territory have different requirements for distance learning. Out of state students who are interested in distance learning should read each section below and confirm that their program of interest can be offered and/or lead to licensure or certification in their state or territory.

• State Authorization is a type of consumer protection regulated by states and territories. Institutions are required to obtain state authorization when they offer online courses or programs outside of their home state. Visit the state authorization section to learn which programs are authorized in each state.
• States may have additional requirements for programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. Learn which programs can lead to state licensure in each state.
• Contact Distance Learning with questions or for more information.

Student Relocation Disclosure:

All distance education students should keep in mind that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the course and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state. If you plan to move to another state during your program, please contact your program advisor as soon as possible.