ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by University of Pikeville Pikeville, Kentucky

Overview

Tuition $24,150

Licensure pass rate (2025) 66.7%

Duration 24 months

Accreditor ACEN

An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What University of Pikeville asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 2.0

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification

TEAS minimum 65 (one attempt per 12 months) or ACT 20+ / SAT 1030+ exempts the TEAS. Deadlines October 1 for spring start and March 1 for fall start. Current college students need cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher with C or better in required courses; 69 credit hours over 4 semesters. Upon admission: AHA BLS, CastleBranch background check ($44.99), drug screen, physical, TB test and immunizations.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.