What Is Nursing?
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Nursing Program prepares students to fill a critical role in the health care industry with a career as a professional registered nurse (RN). Due to new trends in health care, nursing is seen as the greatest untapped resource in our nation as we strive for quality health care. A career in Nursing offers vast opportunities. Graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX RN exam. The Associate Degree Nursing Program can be completed in 2 years.
What are my career options?
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College offers two program options: Academic Career Mobility and Associate in Applied Science. Academic Career Mobility Program prepares the graduate for a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse upon successful completion of a one year program and licensure exam. The Associate in Applied Science Program prepares the graduate for a career as Registered Nurse upon successful completion of a two year program and licensure exam.
Employment Opportunities:
According to the US Department of Labor, overall job opportunities are excellent. There is a 90-100% job placement for SKCTC ADN graduates seeking employment within one month of graduation.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
Degree
Diploma
Certificate
- Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate
The Associate Degree nursing program at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College at the Cumberland campus located in Cumberland, KY is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program will host a site visit for its continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), February 21 - 23, 2023.
The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program. The meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, in the lobby of Falkenstine Hall located at 700 College Road, Cumberland, KY.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:
Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 14, 2023.