RN Programs in Kentucky

Did you know that there are more nursing professionals in the United States than men and women in the U.S. Army? The demand for nurses continues to grow across the country, and registered nurses (RNs) in Kentucky earn an average salary of about $81,770 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Kentucky

To become an RN in Kentucky, you must graduate from an accredited RN program and pass the national licensing exam. RN programs prepare you for a career in nursing by providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

After passing the licensing exam, you will need to submit to a criminal background check and apply for your Kentucky nursing license.

Accredited RN Programs in Kentucky

If you're considering attending an RN program in Kentucky, you'll be glad to know that there are many great schools to choose from. Here are a few of the best:

1. American National University

   50 National College Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501

   (606) 478-7200

2. Ashland Community & Technical College - Ashland

   1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY 41101

   (606) 326-2000

3. ATA College

   10200 Linn Station Rd #125, Louisville, KY 40223

   (502) 371-8383

4. Beckfield College

   16 Spiral Dr, Florence, KY 41042

   (859) 371-9393

5. Bellarmine University

   2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

   (502) 272-8131

6. Berea College

   101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY 40403

   (859) 985-3000

7. Big Sandy Community & Technical College - Prestonsburg

   1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653

   (606) 886-3863

8. Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Lawrenceburg

   1500 US-127, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

   (859) 246-6470

9. Campbellsville University

   1 University Dr, Campbellsville, KY 42718

   (800) 264-6014

10. Campbellsville University - Campbellsville

    1 University Dr, Campbellsville, KY 42718

    (270) 789-5000

11. Eastern Kentucky University

    521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475

    (859) 622-1000

12. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    600 College Street Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

    (270) 769-2371

13. Galen College of Nursing - Hazard

    101 Airport Gardens Rd #200, Hazard, KY 41701

    (606) 629-3141

14. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

    3050 Terra Crossing Blvd, Louisville, KY 40245

    (502) 410-6200

15. Gateway Community and Technical College

    790 Thomas More Pkwy, Edgewood, KY 41017

    (859) 442-4138

16. Hazard Community & Technical College

    601 Jefferson Ave, Jackson, KY 41339

    (606) 436-5721

17. Hazard Community and Technical College - Hazard

    1 Community College Dr, Hazard, KY 41701

    (606) 436-5721

18. Henderson Community College

    2660 S Green St, Henderson, KY 42420

    (270) 827-1867

19. Hopkinsville Community College

    720 North Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

    (270) 707-3700

20. Jefferson Community & Technical College - Louisville

    200 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

    (502) 213-5333

21. Kentucky Christian University - Grayson

    100 Academic Pkwy, Grayson, KY 41143

    (800) 522-3181

22. Kentucky State University - Frankfort

    400 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601

    (502) 597-6000

23. Lincoln Memorial University

    14892 US-25 E #210, Corbin, KY 40701

    (423) 869-6556

24. Lindsey Wilson College

    210 Lindsey Wilson St, Columbia, KY 42728

    (270) 384-2126

25. Madisonville Community College - Madisonville

    2000 College Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431

    (270) 821-2250

26. Maysville Community & Technical College

    1755 U.S. 68 Business, Maysville, KY 41056

    (606) 759-7141

27. Maysville Community & Technical College - Licking Valley Campus

    319 Webster Ave, Cynthiana, KY 41031

    (859) 234-8626

28. Midway University - Midway

    512 E Stephens St, Midway, KY 40347

    (800) 952-4122

29. Morehead State University

    150 University Blvd, Morehead, KY 40351

    (606) 783-2221

30. Morehead State University - Mt. Sterling

    3400 Indian Mound Dr, Mt Sterling, KY 40353

    (859) 499-0780

31. Murray State University - Murray

    1375 Chestnut St, Murray, KY 42071

    (800) 272-4678

32. Northern Kentucky University

    1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41099

    (859) 572-5220

33. Owensboro Community and Technical College

    4800 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303

    (270) 686-4400

34. Somerset Community College

    808 Monticello St, Somerset, KY 42501

    (606) 679-8501

35. Somerset Community College - Laurel Campus

    100 University Dr, London, KY 40741

    (606) 877-1421

36. Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College

    129 State Ave, Glasgow, KY 42141

    (270) 651-5673

37. Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College - Bowling Green

    1845 Loop Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    (270) 901-1000

38. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College - Cumberland

    700 College Rd, Cumberland, KY 40823

    (606) 589-2145

39. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College - Pineville

    10350 US-25 E, Pineville, KY 40977

    (606) 589-2145

40. Spalding University - Louisville

    901 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203

    (502) 585-9911

41. Thomas More University

    333 Thomas More Pkwy, Crestview Hills, KY 41017

    (859) 341-5800

42. Union College - Barbourville

    310 College St, Barbourville, KY 40906

    (606) 546-4151

43. University of Kentucky

    College of Nursing Building, Lexington, KY 40508

    (859) 323-5108

44. University of Louisville

    555 S Floyd St #3019, Louisville, KY 40202

    (502) 852-5825

45. University of Louisville - Owensboro

    1000 Breckenridge St, Owensboro, KY 42303

    (270) 688-1051

46. University of Pikeville

    147 Sycamore St, Pikeville, KY 41501

    (606) 218-5250

47. University of the Cumberlands

    6178 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769

    (877) 713-8767

48. West Kentucky Community and Technical College

    4810 Alben Barkley Dr, Paducah, KY 42001

    (270) 554-9200

49. Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green

    1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    (270) 745-4379

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Kentucky

Kentucky RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 6.6% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Kentucky earn an average annual salary of $81,770 per year, equivalent to $39.3 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Kentucky, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Kentucky Board of Nursing

The Kentucky Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Kentucky for all nursing-related questions and concerns.