Walters State Community College partners with King University for nursing pathway
The partnership gives Walters State students who have completed their ASN and pass the NCLEX the opportunity to transfer to King University to complete a BSN in just three semesters.
Walters State Community College and King University have partnered to give nursing students the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through a nursing pathway program. The pathway program helps streamline the admissions process as well as the coursework that is needed, allowing participating students to obtain a four-year degree in only three semesters. The agreement applies to students who graduated from Walters State Community College in the Fall 2024 semester and will apply to all students moving forward.
According to an article on Walters State Community College’s website, Dr. Tony Miksa, Walters State Community College’s president, was quoted as saying of the newly signed agreement, “This new partnership with King University will enhance opportunities for our nursing graduates who wish to continue their education. It provides a clear and more convenient path for our graduates to reach the next level of nursing education. We are grateful to King University for initiating this agreement and working with us for the benefit of our students living in the region we mutually serve.”
The streamlined pathway gives students who have graduated from Walters State Community College with an associate degree in Nursing the ability to transfer to King University’s RN-BSN program. In order to qualify for entrance to King University, these Walters State Community College graduates must also have taken and passed the NCLEX and have obtained their nursing license. These students will be considered to have junior standing at King University and will need to complete the Common Experience courses in addition to their nursing coursework. The RN-BSN program is completely online to provide flexibility for working nurses and those with other commitments. Through the nursing pathway, students will be able to complete their BSN in only three semesters at King University.
Dr. Donna Fraysier, who serves as the dean of the School of Nursing at King University, said, “We’re always conscious of the time and resources it takes to pursue a degree, as well as the ongoing need for skilled healthcare providers. Any time we can reduce cost for students, increase their career opportunities, and provide highly skilled care providers to the area workforce, we pursue those benefits on behalf of our students and region.”
For more information about Walters State Community College, visit the school’s website.