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Description

The Practical Nursing program prepares individuals to practice within the legal scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.  Use of the nursing process at the practical nursing level toward the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in their health processes, and the evaluation of health practices of patients are emphasized.

Classroom instruction in theory and basic nursing skills is provided on campus.  Under the guidance of program faculty, students gain valuable experience in the care of all ages in a variety of health care settings and/or community agencies – hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and child care centers.  (Transportation to the community agencies is the responsibility of each student.)

ADMISSIONS

In order to be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing Program, each applicant must submit the following credentials:

1. Application to the college;
2. Meet with a faculty advisor;
3. Official High school transcript indicating that the applicant has or will complete a high school course of study or a passing GED official score report;
4. Official transcripts of postsecondary work completed at other institutions;
5. Qualifying results of ACT or COMPASS;
6. Proof of active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry or successful completion of an equivalent nursing course;  Documentation of active nurse aide status on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry is available at http://kbn.ky.gov/knar/ or by calling 1-888-530-1919
7. Take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Exam for preadmission.

Preference may be given to:

• Candidates who demonstrate above average standing in high school or on the GED examination;
• Applicants with an ACT composite score of 20 or above or its equivalent on a nationally normed preadmission practical nursing assessment; and
• Applicants who have completed 12 or more credit hours in the approved curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better from any regionally accredited college.
• Applicants with high TEAS Exam Scores.

Applicants will be notified in writing upon their admission to the Practical Nursing Program.  A new applicant pool is created each year and all applicants who are not admitted must reapply.