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 Selective Admission Program.
  • Pre-requisites must be completed and recorded on the transcripts submitted with the application.
  • Required are the following courses or equivalent transfer credit from a regionally accredited college.  (Transfer credit should be verified with an advisor prior to application submission.) MAT 110 or MAT 150 (3hrs), BIO 137 (4 hrs. including lab) , PSY 110 (3 hrs.), Kentucky State Board of Nursing certification as an SRNA and Computer Literacy (completion of 3 hr. computer class or passing grade on IC3 computer exam.
• Regular applications for the Fall 2013 class of the ADN program must be submitted by June 14, 2013, 4:30pm.
  • Please read the ADN Program/Curriculum Guide carefully and follow all instructions; partial application packets will not be processed.
  • Please plan an Advising appointment or attendance at a Nursing Information session well in advance of application deadline.
  • Academic Program Planning will not be done on a drop-in basis.
• Students who meet all criteria as “Candidates for Immediate/Expedited 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.

LPN-RN Summer Bridge Program

• Downtown Louisville Campus Based Selective Admission Program.
• Application is open to students who have passed the National Council Licensure Examination—PN (NCLEX-PN) and holds an active unrestricted license for practical/vocational nursing
• Individuals interested in the Nursing LPN Summer Semester Bridge Course must attend a mandatory pre-admission conference on either September 17th, 2013 or January 21st, 2014
• Pre-requisites must be completed and recorded on the transcripts submitted with the application (see Curriculum Guide, page 4 for details).

Academic Program Plans (APP)