Practical Nursing (to become an LPN)

PRE-HEALTH ADVISOR

Katherine Tackett
Leestown Campus, Bldg. A, Room 240
164 Opportunity Way
Lexington, KY 40511
katherine.tackett@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6955

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.

To Schedule an Appointment:

PLEASE NOTE: Campus locations for the conferences are different. It is required that applicants attend conference for the campus/program on which you plan to submit application packet.

Leestown Campus

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKETS for spring 2021 is October 30, 2020.

More information: https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/programs/nursing/practical-nursing/index.aspx 

Danville Campus

Danville admits each Fall semester.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKETS FOR FALL 2021 IS MARCH 1, 2021.

• Leestown PN Preadmission Conference
• Danville PN Preadmission Conference

Selective Admission: Practical Nursing (LPN)

Apply to Practical Nursing Program

Go to the National League for Nursing online portal and choose "Create a new account"

1. Username
   In this field, enter something that will be easy to remember. You will need to remember this to log back in later. We strongly recommend using your email address. NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS are allowed except periods, hyphens, apostrophes, and underscores.

2. Email Address
   Please enter a valid email address. All e-mails from the system will be sent to this address.

3. First Name
   Please enter your complete first name (Given name) in this field. Do not use a "nick" name.

4. Last Name
   Please enter your complete Last name (Surname) in this field. Both the first and last names entered while creating your account will be used on your official score reports for the exams that you take.

5. Primary Phone
   Please list a phone number that we can easily reach you with.

6. School Membership
   Select "Bluegrass Community and Technical College".

7. Time Zone
   Your time zone setting will be automatically detected. Do not change!!!

8. Address
   Please enter your current address in the fields provided: Country, Address 1, Address 2, City, State, and Zip Code.

9. Date of Birth
   Fairly straight forward, enter your date of birth by following the mm/dd/year format.

10. Demographics
    All of the questions under the Demographics heading are research questions and are OPTIONAL. If you do not want to participate, select "N/A' or "none".

11. Saving
    Once you have finished you may select the Create new Account button on the bottom of the screen.

Access your email to access the link to set your NLN password.

Once you have completed your registration, go to the "Exam Sessions" tab on your account page to choose your exam date and purchase your test

At some point before your exam date, visit the Register Blast website to pay your test administration fee.

**Creating an account will permit the testing staff to administer your test on your exam date**

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

Kay Smith -  Leestown Campus
Office A-220
(859) 246-6786
kay.smith@kctcs.edu

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

Practical Nursing Faculty

Leestown Campus

Alisha Husted
859-246-4614
alisha.husted@kctcs.edu

Holly Matthews
(859) 246-6813
holly.matthews@kctcs.edu

Lorra McCarty
859-246-6992
lorra.mccarty@kctcs.edu

Danville Campus

Cheryl Puckett
(859) 246-6866
cheryl.puckett@kctcs.edu

James Keith Mullins, BSN, RN, LNC
(859) 246-6241
keith.mullins@kctcs.edu

Traditional Practical Nursing Program

Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Pre-Requisites:

• Attend a Practical Nursing (PN) Pre-Admission Conference
• Create a Selective Admissions System (SAS) Account
• Take the NLN-PAX 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

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

Fall 2019 Pre-Requisites:

• Attend a Practical Nursing (PN) Pre-Admission Conference
• Create a Selective Admissions System (SAS) Account
• Take the NLN-PAX 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

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR PROGRAM: 46-54

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.

Updated May 26, 2020.

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