Practical Nursing - Weekend Option
Program advisor: Elaine Terry
Program Description
The Weekend Option Practical Nursing program prepares individuals to practice within the legal scope of practical nursing to provide care to those who are experiencing illness. In addition, they provide health education and promote good health habits to members of the community who are seeking to maintain optimal health. Students are admitted each January. Classes meet on Friday evenings and Saturdays allowing currently employed students to continue to work while they go to school.
Upon completion of this Kentucky Board of Nursing approved education program, an individual must pass the National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nurse in order to be licensed to practice as an LPN.
Available Credentials
Diploma
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 52-60 | Download (RTF) |
Employment Opportunities
Licensed Practical Nurses are employed in a variety of health care settings, such as: acute and long-term care facilities, home health agencies, clinics, schools, physician and dentist offices, industrial settings and rehabilitation agencies. Salaries in Kentucky range from between $18,000 - $30,000.
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
- Application for admission
(154 K) - High School transcript or GED
- ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- Age verification (must be 16 years of age)
The following must be completed before being accepted into the program. Submit the following information to the Program Coordinator:
- Letter of Application to Program Coordinator by October 1 for the Spring semester
-
Attend a mandatory Pre-Admission Conference at Madisonville Community College
Pre-Admission Conference dates will be available in the Fall of 2008. - Copy of COMPASS / ACT Scores
- Official High School and College Transcripts
- Verification of Nurse Aid course or its equivalent
- Copy of current CPR card
Length of Program
After completion of prerequisite coursework, the program may be completed in three semesters. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program may earn transfer credits with the opportunity to apply for admission with advanced standing to the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (Registered Nursing) Program.
Classes Needed
The LPN Program is progressive in nature. All requirements in each semester must be successfully completed prior to proceeding to the next level.
Prerequisites
- BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
- AHS 100 Human Growth and Development
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- and one of the following:
- ENG 101 Writing I
- COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- COM 181 Basic Public Speaking
First Semester
- NPN 100 Introduction to Nursing and Health Care System
- NPN 105 Development of the Care Giver Role
- NPN 110 Pharmacological and Other Therapeutic Modalities
Second Semester
- NPN 120 Childbearing Family
- NPN 125 Mental Health
- NPN 130 Pharmacology II
- NPN 135 Introduction to Health Deviations
Third Semester
- NPN 200 Med-Surg I
- NPN 205 Med-Surg II
- NPN 210 Practicum
- NPN 215 Nursing Trends and Issues
Additional Courses Required For Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Occupational Technical Studies:
- Behavorial Science (PY 110 General Psychology) - 3 hours
- Humanities - 3 hours
- Mathematics (MT 110 or MT 150) - 3 hours
- English (English 101) - 3 hours
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.
Information about Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in General Occupational / Technical Studies (GOTS)
Credit earned through certificate and diploma program completion will be applicable toward the Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational / Technical Studies (GOTS) degree when consistent with the objectives of the student's individual plan of study. This heavily advisor-driven model can combine certificates and / or diplomas in different disciplines for meeting employer needs for unique skill combinations for which there is no established degree program.
As many as twenty (20) hours of credit for experiential learning may be applied toward degree completion. KCTCS certificate and diploma credit and acceptable credit transferred from other colleges may also be applied to a student's program completion plan. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at the KCTCS institution granting the degree.