Practical Nursing (to become a LPN)

Offered at Leestown (Lexington) and Danville campuses

Photo of Spring 2011 Graduates

Click here to view the Practical Nursing Program Brochure: Admission and Program Information.

The Practical Nursing Program, approved by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing, combines classroom instruction with hands-on skill labs and supervised clinical instruction in local health care and/or other community facilities. Graduates who meet the program's academic and the Kentucky Board of Nursing requirements may apply to the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Following successful completion of the Practical Nursing Program and NCLEX-PN, the graduate will:

• Assume the role of a competent, caring practical nurse in a variety of settings
• Use the human caring phenomena and the nursing process in providing nursing care;
• Demonstrate self-direction and responsibility for maintaining nursing competence by pursuing personal and professional development;
• Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team; and
• Demonstrate accountability of practice with adherence to ethical and legal standards of the profession.

Practical Nursing

• Pre-Admission Conferences
• Application by October 1, 2012
• For Spring 2013
• No Appointment Required

The following Pre-Admission Conferences will be held on:

*Sessions begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. NO late arrivals will be allowed to enter the session.

Leestown Campus

August 28, 2012 - Tuesday
Building A, Room 208 at 11:00 a.m.

September 13, 2012 - Thursday
Building A, Room 208 at 11:00 a.m.

September 25, 2012 - Tuesday
Building A, Room 208 at 11:00 a.m.

Danville Campus in Room 118 at 11:00a.m.

September 7, 2012 - Friday
Room 118 at 11:00 a.m.

September 21, 2012 - Friday
Room 118 at 11:00 a.m.

Mission

The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to prepare students to provide nursing care commensurate with the knowledge and skills required by the scope of practice of the licensed practical nurse as defined by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing.