Practical Nursing (to become an LPN)

Pre-Nursing Advising Appointments

If you are interested in a BCTC Nursing Program please make an appointment here.

Pre-Nursing Advisor: Kylie Pemberton

NOTE: Prior to scheduling an appointment below complete the following steps:

1. Complete the free BCTC Admissions application process
2. Have all official transcripts from all colleges, universities and technical schools sent to BCTC Admissions.

2022-2023 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Advanced Standing, and Practical Nursing (LPN) Conference Dates

Selective Admission: Practical Nursing (LPN)

Apply to Practical Nursing Program

Nursing at the technical level involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of nursing functions. All students require:

• Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in preparation and administration of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care.
• Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health care team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitors, stethoscopes, IV infusion pumps, Doptones, fire alarms, etc.
• Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment required in meeting health needs.
• Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individuals interest; According to KAR 314.051 (1)(c), an applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall file with the board a written application for a license verified by oath, that the applicant:
  • Is able to understandably speak and write the English language and to read the English language with comprehension.
• Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

Practical Nursing Program

Coordinators

Alicia Husted
Practical Nursing, Leestown
Office: Building A, Room 220
(859) 246-4614
alicia.husted@kctcs.edu

Dr. Melanie Sallee - Danville Campus
Office: #103F
(859) 246-6868
melanie.sallee@kctcs.edu

Practical Nursing Faculty

Leestown Campus

Dana Bernard
(859) 246-6813
dana.bernard@kctcs.edu

Rachael Clipson
(859) 246-6796
rachael.clipson@kctcs.edu

Megan Confliffe
(859) 246-66992
megan.conliffe@kctcs.edu

Danville Campus

Kristy Wethington
BSN, RN, Instructor
kristy.wethington@kctcs.edu

Jennifer Carney
BSN, RN, Instructor
jennifer.carney@kctcs.edu

Traditional Practical Nursing Program

• Take the ATI: TEAS Exam
• Current "BLS Provider" card from the American Heart Association (CPR 100)
• Successful completion of a Medicaid Nursing Assistant or equivalent course or NAA 100 within three years of beginning the Nursing Program, or proof of active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry.

Students must meet KCTCS minimum college readiness benchmarks and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for admission and throughout the program.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR PROGRAM: 47-51

Note: 25% of Total Program Credit Hours must be earned at Bluegrass Community and Technical College

*Co-Requisites must be completed prior to the second semester of the program, with the exception of the Oral Communications or English course which can be completed any time prior to graduation.

• A Letter grade of "C" or higher is required for all courses used for the Practical Nursing diploma.
• Each course must be taken within the semester in which it is listed, from the first through third semester.
• Successful completion of each course in each semester is required before one may progress to the next semester of the program.
• Failure to complete the delineated sequencing of the courses and curriculum will result in withdrawal from the program.

Practical Nursing Program - Pathway 3 - Danville Campus

• Current "BLS Provider" card from the American Heart Association (CPR 100)
• Successful completion of a Medicaid Nursing Assistant or equivalent course or NAA 100 within three years of beginning the Nursing Program, or proof of active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry.

Students must meet KCTCS minimum college readiness benchmarks and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for admission and throughout the program.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR PROGRAM: 45-53

Note: 25% of Total Program Credit Hours must be earned at Bluegrass Community and Technical College

* BIO requirement must be completed before starting second semester of PN program.

• A Letter grade of "C" or higher is required for all courses used for the Practical Nursing diploma.
• Each course must be taken within the semester in which it is listed, from the first through third semester.
• Successful completion of each course in each semester is required before one may progress to the next semester of the program.
• Failure to complete the delineated sequencing of the courses and curriculum will result in withdrawal from the program.

Estimated Expenses for the Practical Nursing Program:

All fees and costs noted below are subject to change without notice. This represents the best estimates at the time this list was prepared.

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