Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Midway University, founded in 1847 as the Kentucky Female Orphan School, has grown into a coeducational institution known for personalized learning and a supportive campus culture in Midway, Kentucky. With about 1,945 students and a welcoming international cohort, the university emphasizes close faculty-student relationships and hands-on learning. Its compact size and focused program portfolio (nearly 48 programs) make it an accessible choice for students seeking individualized attention and practical preparation.

Academically, Midway balances liberal arts foundations with career-ready offerings across undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty prioritize experiential learning—through labs, internships, community partnerships and applied projects—so students graduate with both knowledge and work-ready skills. Small class sizes encourage discussion, mentorship and opportunities to take leadership roles in campus initiatives and research experiences.

Campus life centers on community involvement, leadership development and student support services that ease the transition for international learners. Advising, tutoring and career services are tuned to help students map academic goals to employment outcomes, while campus events and clubs foster belonging. For prospective international students seeking a nurturing, practice-oriented environment in the United States, Midway offers a clear path to academic growth and meaningful professional experiences.

This programme prepares students to become licensed registered nurses through a four-year on-campus curriculum. It combines classroom learning in nursing theory with supervised clinical experiences in healthcare agencies across Central Kentucky. Students develop technical and critical thinking skills needed for entry-level nursing practice. The programme is designed to meet the requirements for taking the NCLEX-RN exam.

The programme requires 120 credit hours, including general education, nursing theory courses, and clinical practicum experiences. Students complete supervised clinical rotations at multiple healthcare facilities in Central Kentucky.

Graduates are prepared to work as registered nurses in medical-surgical units, intensive care units, labor and delivery, pediatrics, and skilled nursing facilities.

Admission is selective and requires a strong academic background in science courses. Applicants must submit transcripts and meet minimum GPA requirements. Contact the Office of Admissions for specific entry criteria.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.