Practical Nursing - Traditional (Day)

DIPLOMA

Practical Nursing (57 credit hours)

AAS DEGREE

AAS-GOTS (66 credit hours)

Program Details

The Practical Nursing program prepares individuals to practice within the legal scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN licensing examination and practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in entry level staff positions.

• Eighteen month program
• May lead to Associate Degree (AAS) with additional general education requirements.
• Practical Nursing Coursework
• Theory/Skills presented in lecture/lab format
• Clinical Component: Community Agencies providing nursing services
• Program admits every fourth semester
• Selective Admissions/Limited Enrollment

• Successful students can earn a Practical Nursing Diploma or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Occupational/Technical Studies.

Pre Admission Conference Dates (pdf)
Practical Nursing Handbook (pdf)
LPN Spring 2014 Packet (pdf)

Career Opportunities

Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital part of the health care team and are employed in a variety of health care settings. LPN’s provide care for clients of all ages. In addition to providing routine bedside care, they evaluate client needs, plan, and implement quality care as well as supervise the care provided by Nursing Assistants. In offices and clinics, they may also make appointments, keep records, and perform other clinical duties. LPN’s who work in private homes may provide complex care and teach family members simple nursing tasks.

Admission Process

The following materials must be on file in the PN Program Coordinator’s office by March 1st for August admission and by October 1st for January admission:

• Application for admission to SCC
• 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
• Transcripts of post-secondary work completed at other institutions
• Results of ACT or COMPASS or equivalent on file in the Admissions Office
• A written letter of intent sent to the PN Program Coordinator. The letter should include the specific PN program, campus, and program year in which the applicant wishes to be considered for admission.
• A Pre-Admission Conference with the PN Program Coordinator or his/her designee is required prior to an applicant’s consideration by the Practical Nursing Admissions Committee. YOU MUST ATTEND ONE CONFERENCE during each admission period (unless waived by the Practical Nursing Coordinator). Attending a conference at another Community College will not be acceptable.
• Proof of active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry or successful completion of an equivalent nursing course.

Admission Criteria

Potential candidates are recommended to the President by the PN Admissions Committee: The Admissions Committee will make their recommendations based on the following:

• Preference may be given to applicants with an ACT composite score of 20 or above or its equivalent on a nationally-normed preadmission Practical Nursing Assessment.
• Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate above average standing in high school or on the GED.
• Preference may be given to 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.

Coordinator’s Notes:

All General Education requirements may be completed prior to first semester of nursing classes.
BIO 137 and PSY 110 must be taken prior to enrollment in any NPN Course.
Student must show proof of computer literacy AND proof of completing a 75-hour Nursing Assistant course AND proof of active status on the KY Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry AND not listed on the Abuse Registry before enrolling in any NPN course.
Progression in the Practical Nursing Program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

*Diploma in Practical Nursing - 57 Total Credit Hours.

Course requirements remain the same with the following exceptions:

*COM 181 OR COM 252 OR ENG 101
*MAT 110 OR MAT 150 not required for PN Diploma
*Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language not required for PN Diploma

Download Program Overview (pdf)

Program Advisors
Ruth Martin Program Coordinator (606) 451-6813 ruth.martin@kctcs.edu Somerset Campus Jennifer Wilson Assistant Administrator (606) 451-6884 jenniferk.wilson@kctcs.edu Lorna Huffaker lorna.huffaker@kctcs.edu Lenora DeBord (606) 451-6773 lenoraf.debord@kctcs.edu Gloria Vito (606) 451-6873 gloria.vito@kctcs.edu	Somerset Campus (Evening/Weekend) Carol Price (606) 451-6833 carol.price@kctcs.edu Deborah O’Neill (606) 451-6680 deb.oneill@kctcs.edu	Clinton Center Billie Shelton Assistant Administrator (606) 387-3710 billie.shelton@kctcs.edu Billie SheltonAssistant Administrator (606) 387-3710 Laura Roberts (606) 387-3707 laura.roberts@kctcs.edu Laurel Campus Billie Duvall Assistant Administrator (606) 451-6947 billie.duvall@kctcs.edut Jeff Clark (606) 878-4759 jeff.clark@kctcs.edu	Instructional Specialists Somerset/Clinton Valerie Cunningham (606) 451-6828 valerie.cunningham@kctcs.edu Laurel Campus Karen Wynn (606) 878-4867 karen.wynn@kctcs.edu