Career Mobility Nursing Program

The Murray State College Career Mobility program offers a streamlined path for Licensed Paramedics/LPNs/LVNs to advance their careers. If you're a licensed paramedic or LPN/LVN, you can benefit from this program.

Here's how it works:

• Credit Transfer: If you're a licensed paramedic/LPN/LVN, you can directly transfer into our nursing program. You'll receive 5 college credits for completing NUR1118, which covers the fundamentals of nursing (first semester of the MSC nursing program). This credit will be added to your transcript with a "P" grade after you successfully complete 12 or more semester hours of the ADN nursing program at Murray State College.
• Prerequisite Course: Before entering the Murray State College Nursing Program, all licensed paramedics/LPNs/LVNs are required to successfully complete NUR1113, which is the Nursing Role Transition course.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Murray State College. This degree will make you eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam, which, upon passing, will grant you the title of Registered Nurse (RN). This program offers a swift and effective route to advancing your nursing career.

LPN to RN Degree Sheet

This document contains program information, policies, and procedures that all Nursing students must be aware of and follow to be successful in the Nursing Program.

NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK

Our nursing program is highly respected and operates on a selective admission basis. To be considered for admission, you'll need to meet these requirements:

• Test Scores: Achieve a minimum ACT reading composite score of 20, or attain a score of 250 on the NexGen Accuplacer reading exam.
• GPA: Have and maintain a college retention GPA of 2.5 when submitting your nursing program application.
• Prerequisite Grades: Ensure you've received a grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.
• Information Session: Attend a Mandatory Information Session*
• License/Certification: Hold a valid and current LPN or Paramedic license/certification.
• Application Packet: Prepare an application packet containing all necessary information. Submit this packet to the nursing program.
• Application Submission: Submit a comprehensive nursing application to the Murray State College Nursing Program.*

PLEASE NOTE: The Nursing Program Chair and the Nursing Selection Committee can modify admission processes for the Murray State College Nursing Program. For more details or inquiries, feel free to contact us. Your nursing goals matter, and we're here to assist you at every stage.

STEP 1: 

APPLY TO MURRAY STATE COLLEGE

STEP 2: MEET YOUR ADVISOR​​​​

Cathy Perry

STEP 3: ATTEND A MANDATORY INFORMATION SESSION

Schedule Here

STEP 4: SCHEDULE YOUR TESTING

Schedule TestING

Step 5: SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION

Nursing Application should include:

• Completed application

• Official transcripts from high school, GED certification, Technology Centers, and/or Colleges and Universities

• Background check results from Castle Branch completed for the previous 90 days prior to the end of the application cycle.  

• Background check results are due by noon on the last day of the application cycle.