Nursing Programs

Practical Nursing (to become an LPN)

• Campus Based at Downtown Louisville Campus, Shelby County Campus and Carrollton Campus
• This is primarily a daytime program.
• The Practical Nursing (PN) Program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.  Upon completion of the program of study, the graduate is awarded a diploma of practical nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Learn more about program requirements and admission.

Associate Degree Nursing Program   (to become an RN)

• Downtown Louisville Campus Based
• Applications for standard admissions for the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 class of the Associate Degree Nursing program are due by May 20 at 4pm. Students who meet all criteria as “Candidates for Immediate Admission” (see Curriculum Guide) may submit applications at any time, but they will not be reviewed until the next meeting of the ADN Selective Admissions Committee.
• The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares the graduate to provide and manage client care and to become members within the discipline of nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It is not necessary to be an LPN to apply for this program; however, if you are already an LPN, you have several entry options into the program. Learn more about program requirements and admission.

KCTCS Online Learn on Demand LPN-ADN Program  (to become an RN)

• The Online LPN to Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).  This hybrid, flexible program provides all coursework in a modularized format with the exception of labs and clinical which are held either on campus or in traditional healthcare settings.  Learn more about program requirements and admission.