Registered Nursing - Weekend Option
Accelerated LPN to RN Program
Program advisor: Michael Rager
Program Description
This program prepares the Licensed Practical Nurse as a graduate to provide and manage client care and become a member fo the discipline of nursing as an associate degree nurse. Associate degree nurses are prepared to function in various health care settings as providers of care, managers of care, and members within the discipline of nursing. They perform acts which require special knowledge in the psychological, biological, physical and social sciences in the application of nursing knowledge to client care situations. Classes meet on Friday evenings and Saturdays allowing currently employed students to continue to work while they go to school. The program also utilizes the Internet to facilitate active learning approaches to theoretical concepts.
Graduates of the program are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN licensing exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Madisonville Community College's Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission: 61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006.
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 72-74 | Download (RTF) |
Employment Opportunities
Associate degree nurses as Registered Nurses work in a variety of settings: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hospice facilities, health departments, and industry. Graduates of the program are eligible to continue their education and complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing through completion programs in surrounding four-year universities.
The average starting salary is $32,000 for a staff nurse in the Madisonville area. The average wage for an experienced nurse in the United States is a low of $42,102 and a high of $48,182. The overall outlook for employment in nursing is excellent. Thousands of job openings are expected to occur due to the replacement of experienced nurses leaving the nursing field with retirement.
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 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. Deadlines for submission of your file are March 1 for summer.
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Attend a mandatory Pre-Admission Conference at Madisonville Community College.
View RN Preadmission Conference dates (48 K)
- Submission of all required documents (covered in Pre-Admission Conference) on or before deadline.
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Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test score
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test score may be scheduled by calling (270) 824-1702. A Study Guide for the TEAS may be ordered from Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. at http://www.atitesting.com.
- ACT scores less than five years old
Projected Program Cost
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books | $1000.00 |
| Tuition (27 credit hours) | $3,100 (estimated) |
| Computer | $800.00 |
| PDA / Pocket PC | $499.00 |
| Software for PDA / Pocket PC | $150.00 |
| Broadband Internet Access (12 months) | $280.00 |
| Uniform (requires white leather shoes, official school patch, and watch with second hand) | $60.00 |
| Stethoscope | $40.00 |
| Liability Insurance | $20.00 |
| Drug Screen | $40.00 |
| Background Check (2) | $20.00 |
| Student Organization fees | $30.00 |
| Online programs | $120.00 |
| Nursing Cap | $20.00 |
| Registered Nurse Assessment Exam (2) | $76.00 |
| NCLEX-RN Introduction Review | $250.00 |
| NCLEX-RN 12-week on-line Review course | $100.00 |
| Graduation Regalia | $100.00 |
| Nursing pin | $100.00 - $300.00 |
| Licensing Fee | $110.00 |
| NCLEX-RN Examination Fee | $200.00 |
| Nurses Professional Organization Membership Fee | $200.00 |
| Total | $7,315.00 - $7,515.00 |
Length of Program
The program requires at least three semesters (summer, fall, spring).
Classes Needed
Documentation of successful completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nurse program; active, unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse; and one year of employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required prior to enrolling in the first nursing course.
Prerequisites
- BIO 137 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 139 Anatomy and Physiology II
- MT 110 Applied Mathematics
or - MT 150 College Algebra and Functions
- PY 110 General Psychology
or - PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- PSY 223 Developmental Psychology
- ENG 101 Writing I
- Oral communications course
First Semester
- NSG 201 LPN to RN Bridge
Second Semester
- NSG 203 Nursing Practice III
- BIO 225 Medical Microbiology
- ENG 102 Writing II
Third Semester
- NSG 204 Family Nursing
- NSG 205 Transitions to Professional Practice
- Humanities Course
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.