Nursing

The following admission requirements must be completed by the practical nursing application deadline date of May 15:

• Application for admission to Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College.
• Submit official transcripts (high school and postsecondary work completed at other institutions).
• Qualifying placements scores or completion of required developmental courses.
• Proof of active status on the Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry.
• Attend mandatory pre-application nursing orientation session to complete nursing admission application. (A link to register for the orientation will be provided to each student upon meeting with a nursing program advisor.)
• Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam for pre-admission.
• Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better prior to the application deadline.
  • Prerequisite Courses: 
    • AHS 115 - Medical Terminology
    • BIO 137 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I OR BIO 135 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
    • ENG 101 - Writing I

(NOTE: The program is a selective admission program designed to support student success and uphold high standards in nursing education. While meeting minimum requirements is essential, admission is based on a selective admission process that is discussed during the required pre-application nursing orientation session.)

Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to provide the following documentation required by clinical facilities:

• Physical Examination
• Immunization records as required by facilities
• Tuberculin (TB) skin test – Annually
• TB Risk Assessment – Annually
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association – Health Care Provider)
• Criminal background check – Annually
• Drug screening – Annually

The following admission requirements must be completed by the nursing application deadline date of September 15 [NOTE: The program location rotates between Bowling Green (odd years) & Glasgow (even years)]:

• Application for admission to Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College.
• Submit official transcripts (high school and postsecondary work completed at other institutions).
• Qualifying placements scores or completion of required developmental courses.
• Proof of active status on the Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry.
• Attend mandatory pre-application nursing orientation session to complete nursing admission application. (A link to register for the orientation will be provided to each student upon meeting with a nursing program advisor.)
• Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam for pre-admission.
• Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better prior to the application deadline.
  • Prerequisite Courses: 
    • BIO 137 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    • PSY 110 - General Psychology
    • Quantitative Reasoning Course at AA or AS Level (Ex: MAT 150)

(NOTE: The program is a selective admission program designed to support student success and uphold high standards in nursing education. While meeting minimum requirements is essential, admission is based on a selective admission process that is discussed during the required pre-application nursing orientation session.)

Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to provide the following documentation required by clinical facilities:

• Physical Examination
• Immunization records as required by facilities
• Tuberculin (TB) skin test – Annually
• TB Risk Assessment – Annually
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association – Health Care Provider)
• Criminal background check – Annually
• Drug screening – Annually

The following admission requirements must be completed by the nursing application deadline date of August 15 [NOTE: The program location rotates between Bowling Green (odd years) & Glasgow (even years)]:

• Application for admission to Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College.
• Submit official transcripts (high school and postsecondary work completed at other institutions).
• Qualifying placements scores or completion of required developmental courses.
• Have an active LPN license and verification or employment for one year in the last three years.
• Attend mandatory pre-application nursing orientation session to complete nursing admission application. (A link to register for the orientation will be provided to each student upon meeting with a nursing program advisor.)
• Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam for pre-admission.
• Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better prior to the application deadline.
  • Prerequisite Courses: 
    • BIO 137 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    • BIO 139 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    • PSY 110 - General Psychology
    • Quantitative Reasoning Course at AA or AS Level (Ex: MAT 150)
    • ENG 101 - Writing I

(NOTE: The program is a selective admission program designed to support student success and uphold high standards in nursing education. While meeting minimum requirements is essential, admission is based on a selective admission process that is discussed during the required pre-application nursing orientation session.)

Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to provide the following documentation required by clinical facilities:

• Physical Examination
• Immunization records as required by facilities
• Tuberculin (TB) skin test – Annually
• TB Risk Assessment – Annually
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association – Health Care Provider)
• Criminal background check – Annually
• Drug screening – Annually

Nursing Assistant Skills (NAA 100) course is the 75-hour training course required to become a State Registered Nurse Aide.

Upon successful completion of the lecture component with a grade of C or better, you will then complete the clinical component.

Please note that this course is mandated to have 75 contact hours. You are not permitted to miss more than four hours of class time. There is a make-up day scheduled between lecture and clinicals for you to make up any time, four hours or less, that was missed. Please note that absences on clinical days are not permitted. Failure to attend a clinical day will result in failure of the course.

You must earn a final grade of C or better to be eligible to take the State Registered Nurse Aide exam.

For more information, please contact:

Erika Wood
Administrative Coordinator
(270) 901-1202
erika.wood@kctcs.edu

Course eligibility is based on an application being submitted from the employer on the your behalf. Long term care facilities recommend State Registered Nurse Aides for the KMA course based on attitude, interest, and sense of responsibility. 

Applicants must be currently employed as a State Registered Nurse Aide and have at least six months work experience within the last two years. 

You are not permitted to enroll into this course without this application submitted on your behalf. 

In addition to the application, SKYCTC requires official copies of high school transcripts or GEDs. 

Information pertaining to the course is sent to all long-term care facilities in Region IV (via email) over the summer.

For more information, please contact:

Erika Wood
Administrative Coordinator
(270) 901-1202
erika.wood@kctcs.edu