
Practical Nursing (to become an LPN)
Offered at Leestown (Lexington) and Danville campuses
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.
- Demonstrate accountability of practice with adherence to ethical and legal standards of the profession.
- Employ ethical and responsible use of technology to skillfully locate, evaluate, use, create, and communicate information to improve the quality and safety of patient care and the life and employability of graduates.
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)
312 Whittington Parkway
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone 800-305-2042
View the public information disclosed by the KBN regarding BCTC PN programs (new window).
transferability of coursework
Are you interested in earning a Bachelor's degree after BCTC? Please visit our Transfer Services page to learn about Transfer from BCTC to another institution.
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.
PRE-HEALTH ADVISORS
Savannah Michaels
savannah.michaels@kctcs.edu
Kristy Bowman
kbowman0003@kctcs.edu
If you are interested in a BCTC Selective Admissions Health program (Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Sonography, or Dental Hygiene) please make an appointment.
If you are interested in a pre-professional health program at four-year college (Pre Med, Pre Physical Therapy, Pre Pharmacy, Pre Dental, Pre Vet, or Pre Physician’s Assistant) please make an appointment.
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.
More information regarding BCTC Selective Admissions Health programs can be viewed in the Program Guide.
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
Date | Day of Week | Location | Time |
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Jan. 20, 2022 | Thursday | Leestown, Bldg A, Room 208 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Jan. 27, 2022 | Tuesday | Leestown, Bldg A, Room 208 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Feb. 3, 2022 | Tuesday | Leestown, Bldg A, Room 208 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION PACKETS for spring 2022 is October 1, 2021.
More information: https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/programs/nursing/practical-nursing/index.aspx
Danville Campus
Danville admits each Fall semester.
Leestown Campus Dates
Date | Day of Week | Location | Time |
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New dates and times coming soon. |
Danville Campus Dates
Date | Day of Week | Location | Time |
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1/18/22 | Tuesday | 118 | 2pm |
2/15/22 | Tuesday | 118 | 2pm |
If you cannot attend the in-person conference at Danville Campus, please attend virtually at https://kctcs.voicethread.com/share/19408664
Selective Admission: Practical Nursing (LPN)
Go to the National League for Nursing online portal and choose "Create a new account"
- 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.
- Email Address
Please enter a valid email address. All e-mails from the system will be sent to this address.
- First Name
Please enter your complete first name (Given name) in this field. Do not use a "nick" name.
- 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.
- Primary Phone
Please list a phone number that we can easily reach you with.
- School Membership
Select "Bluegrass Community and Technical College".
- Time Zone
Your time zone setting will be automatically detected. Do not change!!!
- Address
Please enter your current address in the fields provided: Country, Address 1, Address 2, City, State, and Zip Code.
- Date of Birth
Fairly straight forward, enter your date of birth by following the mm/dd/year format.
- 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".
- 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
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
Danville Campus
Kristy Wethington
BSN, RN, Instructor
kristy.wethington@kctcs.edu
Jennifer Carney
BSN, RN, Instructor
jennifer.carney@kctcs.edu
Traditional Practical Nursing Program
- 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
Pre-Requisites/Co-Requisites | Credit Hours |
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BIO135* OR BIO137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & BIO139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4-8 |
ENG101 Writing I OR Oral Communication (COM 181 or 252) | 3 |
Pre-Requisites/Co-Requisite Total | 7-11 |
First Semester | Credit Hours |
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NPN100 Intro to Nursing & Health Care System | 2 |
NPN105 Development of the Care Giver Role | 6 |
NPN110 Pharmacology I | 2 |
First Semester Total | 10 |
Second Semester | Credit Hours |
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NPN201 Child Bearing Family | 3 |
NPN125 Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
NPN130 Pharmacology I | 3 |
NPN135 Introduction to Health Deviations | 6 |
Second Semester Total | 15 |
Third Semester | Credit Hours |
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NPN200 Med/Surg I | 5 |
NPN205 Med/Surg II | 5 |
NPN215 Nursing Trends & Issues | 1 |
NPN210 Clinical Practicum | 4 |
Third Semester Total | 15 |
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
- 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
Pre-Requisites | Credit Hours |
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ENG101 Writing I | 3 |
PSY110 General Psychology | 3 |
AHS115 Medical Terminology | 3 |
BIO135* or | 4 |
BIO137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & | 4 |
BIO139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4 |
Pre-Requisite Total | 13-21 |
First Semester - Fall | Credit Hours |
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NPN106 Nursing Fundamentals | 6 |
NPN108 Pharmacology | 3 |
NPN125 Mental Health | 3 |
First Semester Total | 12 |
Second Semester - Spring | Credit Hours |
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NPN140 Nursing Care I | 3 |
NPN201 Childbearing Family | 3 |
NPN208 Nursing Care II | 10 |
Second Semester Total | 16 |
Third Semester - Summer I | Credit Hours |
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NPN210 Clinical Practicum | 4 |
NPN215 Nursing Trends & Issues | 1 |
Third Semester Total | 5 |
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.
Description | Estimated Cost |
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Uniforms (2 pants, 2 tops, 1 lab coat, shoes, socks) (for all semesters) Patch for uniform sleeve |
$270.00 |
Supplies for clinical/lab (watch with second hand, stethoscope, school name badge, penlight, bandage scissors, calculator, lab kits) (required for all semesters) |
$200.00 |
TB skin test, MMR and or varicella vaccination and or titer, TDAP vaccination and flu vaccination, hepatitis vaccine-optional-recommended. Costs will vary depending on lab, prior immunizations and insurance coverage. |
$600.00 |
Kentucky Board of Nursing Application Fee (Semester III) |
$125.00 |
NCLEX Fee for Licensure Examination (Semester III) |
$200.00 |
Criminal Background check and fingerprinting for Licensure Application, jurisprudence exam |
$50.00 |
On-line immunization/drug screen/back ground check tracking service |
$150.00 |
Examsoft testing service access |
$200.00 |
Integrated ATI Program |
$1450.00 |
Books all three semesters |
$1150.00 |
Tuition - total required for all semesters, full-time, in state resident, $174.00 per credit hour (subject to change) based on 53 credits |
$9,222.00 |
Tuition and other costs (for prerequisite nurse aide course, includes costs of books and all testing fees) |
$728.00 |
Tuition and other costs for prerequisite CPR course, includes mask, book, and card |
$188.00 |
Cap, gown, tassel (for graduates) (optional) |
$55.00 |
Total estimated Costs for Program Completion (optional items added) |
$14,588.00 |