Associate Degree Nursing Program Approximate Costs

This is a list of approximate costs associated with entering and completing the Associate Degree Nursing program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. All costs are subject to change without notice.

Approximate Costs to Students

Item	Cost
1. Tuition - per semester (Kentucky resident)	$125 per credit hour plus $30 security charge per semester
2. Uniforms and Accessories	$200.00
3. Nursing Books and iPod Touch	$1100.00 - $1200.00
4. CPR for Health-Care Providers or Red Cross PR for the Professional Rescuer*	$ 50.00
5. MMR (2)*	See Health Care Provider
6. TB Skin Test (PPD)*	See Health Care Provider
7. Hepatitis B Series*	See Health Care Provider
8. Varivax Series*#	See Health Care Provider
9. Liability Insurance*	$ 11.00 per semester
10. Standardized Testing	$35.00-$70.00 per semester
11. Board Review in Final Semester	$400.00-$500.00
12. Back Ground Check	$60.00 annually

* Validation of each of these items is due by the first day of classes, August 2009.
# Varivax Series is required if you have no verification of history of Chicken Pox.Some facilities have additional immunization requirements and drug screeing requirements that must be met in order to participate in clinical activities at the site.

Approximate Fourth Semester Expenses

Item	Cost
License, Licensing Exam, Background Check, Finger Printing	$400.00
Nursing Pin	$45.00 - $225.00
Pictures	$50.00
Exit Exam	$70.00
NCLEX Review	$400.00-$500.00

BCTC Associate Degree Nursing Student Uniforms

Guidelines for Student Professional Appearance

When clinical experiences begin, all students will be expected to be in their uniforms with nametags. Informaition about your uniforms and name tags will be in your acceptance letter. School patches will come sewn on to the scrub top and lab jacket.

• BCTC Patch: (Patches come sewn on) The patch is positioned on the left sleeve of the lab jacket and scrub top, approximately 2 inches below the shoulder seam.
• Pants: Must be straight-legged, without cuffs. No Capri pants and no sweats or low (cargo type) pockets.
• Shoes: Clean, white leather, closed toe and heel. Only to be worn for clinical experiences.
• Socks/Hose: Plain white socks, white or flesh colored hose, non-textured, without runs.
• Hair: Clean and neat. Must be tied back or pinned up and off the collar. Only plain barrettes may be used, without ornamentation.
• Nails: Clean and neatly trimmed, with the length even with the ends of fingertips. No artificial nails, nail polish of any type, or nail jewelry may be worn.
• Jewelry: You must have a watch with a second hand. Only one pair of small stud type earrings in the lower lobe of the ear is permitted. Some agencies will permit wedding bands. No other jewelry is permitted, including visible tattoos or body piercings.
• Accessories: Bandage scissors, ball-point pen with black ink, small note pad, and stethoscope.
• Jackets: Jackets are not to be worn while providing direct patient care and must be worn when students are off the clinical units.
• Other: No tobacco products. No chewing gum. All tattoos must be covered. If needed, students are allowed to wear a clean, solid white (no logo), short-sleeved, t-shirt under the top.

Revised: NVB 7/7/10