LPN Program Information

• If you wish to have consideration regarding college GPA or courses taken over three years ago a letter must be in the application packet stating reason for request including grades, year and explanation.
• If you have not taken the NAA (NURSE AID) by the application deadline, please put in the packet anticipated date for the class. You may be admitted to the program before completing the pre-requisite classes, but the courses must be successfully completed before enrolling in the Nursing 101 course.

Admission is open to all qualified students.

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of; race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender presentation, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor.

An ACT or its equivalent, and/or NEX NLN Preadmission RN Exam score are required for admission to the A.D.N. and PN programs. A minimum score of 150 is required for eligibility. For information on the NLN exam, download the NLN brochure for test dates, exam content and the registration process.

https://www.nln.org/education/assessment-services/assessments/nace-assessment

(If submitting NEX for admission consideration it must be taken within the last 3 years of admission date) 

Admission is based on a 100-Point Scale system.

Students at SKCTC may not take the exam more than once in a 12-month period. You may take the exam online and submit a copy of the results in your application packet.

The following must be completed before entering the first nursing course, however these courses are not required to be completed before applying: (students may be in the process of taking courses or plan to take over the summer)

• Quantitative reasoning course that meet AA or AS requirements, with a grade of C or better.
• General Psychology (PSY 110)
• Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 137), with a grade of C or better.
• Prior to enrolling in Nursing 101, students must provide documentation of successful completion of MNA/NAA 100 or a minimum 75 hour nursing assistant course or its equivalent (if not on the registry course must have been taken within past 3 years of admission to verify currency of essential skills)
• Documentation of computer literacy as defined by KCTCS.
• If accepted into the program, before enrolling students:
  • Will be required to provide documentation of all required immunizations and CPR for the Health Care Provider. This is not due until after acceptance into the Program.
• Will be required to provide documentation of all required immunizations and CPR for the Health Care Provider.
  • Progression in the Associate Degree Nursing program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C" or higher in each nursing, biological science, and mathematics course either concurrent or prior to as denoted in program curriculum.
  • Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

Students are responsible for necessary books, uniforms, professional liability insurance, criminal background check, drug screening and transportation to school and clinical sites. 

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College offers a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Visit southeast.kctcs.edu/affording-college for more information. 

Students accepted to the nursing program may also apply for the Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF). Additional information regarding the NISF program and an application form are found on the Kentucky Board of Nursing web site.

Helpful Tip: Complete the applications as early as possible! Deadlines are usually during the spring each year for most scholarships.

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 should have: 

• Sufficient visual acuity needed for all patient assessment and nursing care:
• Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health 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 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 individual s interest; and
• Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

The Kentucky Board of Nursing requires that all criminal convictions (misdemeanors and felonies) be reported at the time of application for licensure. The Board has the power to deny the right to take the licensure exam to an individual with a criminal history that involves acts bearing directly on the practice of nursing. 

In order to comply with requirements of all affiliating health care agencies, a criminal background check and drug screening will be required of all students once a year. Affiliating agencies may deny the student with a criminal background and/or students who fail the drug screening, the right to participate in clinical learning experiences at their facilities. This will require the student to withdraw from the program.