Joyce University Brings Innovative Nursing Education to Kentucky Students

Hybrid programs now accessible statewide

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kentucky residents aiming to become registered nurses can now pursue licensure within as little as 20 months, thanks to Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences. The institution announced today that it is expanding its renowned hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs into the Bluegrass State.

With steady expansion over the past three years, Joyce University now serves students across 14 states, with Kentucky and Michigan being the newest additions in 2025. This expansion demonstrates Joyce University’s ongoing commitment to addressing Kentucky’s growing need for qualified nursing professionals through career-focused, flexible educational opportunities.

Students in Kentucky will have access to a variety of pre-licensure programs, including the accelerated 20-month Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), the traditional 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN). For those looking to advance their nursing careers further, Joyce University also offers an online 4-semester RN to BSN and a 3-semester MSN in Leadership program.

Joyce University’s hybrid educational model blends online learning with immersive hands-on skill development at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. Clinical placements are conducted locally within Kentucky, providing practical experience without significant travel.

Enrollment is now open for Kentucky students, with the next cohort beginning in the Fall Semester on September 2nd.

For more information on programs or career opportunities at Joyce University, please visit joyce.edu.

ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.