Practical Nursing (PN) Admission information

Admission Information:
Admission to the program is by selective admission.  The application process to the program is open to all qualified students. 

Jefferson Community and Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap in employment, educational programs or activities as set forth in Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The deadlines for submission of an Application for Admission to the Practical Nursing Program are:

September 1 for the Spring Class
March 1 for the Fall Class

In order to be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing Program, the applicant must submit the following:

1. Application for admission to the College, as well as the PN Program (form available at www.jefferson.kctcs.edu, then select “Academic Programs”, then scroll down to “Nursing-Practical” and select “Curriculum Guide”.  The application is on the last page of the Curriculum Guide.);
2. Official high school transcript indicating that the applicant has or will complete the high school course of study, or a passing GED official score report;
3. Official transcripts of post-secondary work completed at other institutions of higher education (to be transferable the work must have been completed at an accredited institution and the transcript must be evaluated by the program coordinator);
4. Results of ACT or compass test or equivalent (English 101 and college level math);
5. Successful completion of the Medicaid Nurse Aid (MNA) course and proof of
   active status on the state MNA Registry;
6. Confirmation that the applicant is not on the abuse registry; and,
7. Proof of current BLS/ CPR (Healthcare provider or professional rescuer level) – remaining current throughout the length of the nursing course.