Learn key nursing skills and practice them in a variety of real-world settings.
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.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
| Nursing AAS Degree: 62-66 total credit hours | Requirements |
| Academic/Career Mobility– Practical Nursing Diploma: 36-40 total credit hours | Requirements |
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Accreditation
The Associate Degree of Applied Science nursing program at Southeast Kentucky Community
& Technical College at Cumberland and Middlesboro campuses located in Cumberland,
KY and Middlesboro, 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 of Applied Science nursing program is continued approval with
conditions. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
on the ACEN website. https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/
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.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College underwent a 2 year follow up review
ACEN Board of Commissioners Meeting Outcome
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Associate Program
Date of Decision: August 28, 2025
Accreditation Decision: Continuing Accreditation with Removal of Conditions
Stipulation: NONE
Stipulation Time Frame: N/A
Findings: NONE
Next Site Visit Cycle: Spring 2031
ADA Compliant Version
Certificate from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) awarding accreditation to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Associate Nursing Program for achievement of quality and excellence in nursing education, valid from Spring 2023 to Spring 2031. Signed by Diane Evans-Prior, DNP, RN, Chair, ACEN, and Kathy Chappell, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, ACEN.Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
