Selective Admission: Associate Degree Nursing (to become an RN)

The process for applying is a “Complete Application Packet” format. Students must submit all documents below in one envelope to be considered for the program. Even if you have applied before and/or are currently enrolled, we will need all documents resubmitted to the Office of Admissions, room 200 Oswald Building, Cooper Campus by February 15, 2012 for the Fall 2012 class in order to be considered for admission. Only complete packets will be processed and considered for the program.

Initial Admit

Gather all of the documents required for consideration of the Associate Degree Nursing (to become an RN) program below and place in a large envelope:

• Print the Information Letter and the Letter of Intent Checklist below and submit the checklist with your packet:

Information Letter for Applicants 
Letter of Intent Checklist

• Students who are currently enrolled in classes at BCTC as a "Nursing Pending" student must submit a complete packet of all documents listed here. Students who are not currently enrolled in classes at BCTC must fill out an application for admission and a complete packet of all documents.
  
• An official high school transcript or official passing GED scores. Transcripts must show a date of graduation. This is also required of students with previous college work.
  
• Official scores of the American College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Test. This is also required of students with previous college work. Frequently Asked Questions about the NLN Exam
  
• Official transcripts of all post-secondary education attempted. Transcripts must be submitted from EACH college or university previously attended and must show every period of enrollment. Transcripts from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System do not need to be submitted.
  
• In order to be considered for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, each applicant must attend a mandatory pre-admission conference. You must be in the conference room by 1:00 p.m. and remain for the entire session. The doors will be closed at 1:00 p.m., and you will be denied entrance into the conference after that time. No late arrivals will be accepted under any circumstance. This is an annual requirement. Conferences will be held on the Cooper and Lawrenceburg campuses on:

Reminder: Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Please turn in your packet to the Office of Admissions, Cooper Campus, by February 15, 2012. Please allow 10 business days to process your application to the Associate Degree Nursing (to become an RN) program. If you are currently enrolled, you will be able to access myBin here to check on the status of your application. If you would like to submit a GPA recalculation form please do so here.

For additional information about the program, please check out the Associate Degree Nursing (to become an RN) website.

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing deadlines:

Students must meet one of the follow criteria to apply as an advanced standing applicant: 1) be an LPN that has practiced at least one full year within the past three years and holds a current unrestricted license for practical nursing, 2) be a currently enrolled practical nursing student within KCTCS, 3) or have taken Nursing clinical courses within the past three years at BCTC or another academically accredited institution. Please note enrollment as an advanced standing student may be limited due to the availability of facilities, faculty, and/or resources. Each applicant must submit the following credentials to the Bluegrass Community and Technical College Office of Admissions by the posted deadline in order to be considered for advanced standing admission:

Gather all of the documents required for consideration of the Associate Degree Nursing (to become a RN) program below and place them in one envelope:

• Print the Information Letter and the Letter of Intent Checklist below and submit the checklist with your packet

Information Letter for Applicants 
Letter of Intent Checklist

• Written letter to the Associate Degree Nursing Program Coordinator indicating your desire to pursue the Associate Degree Nursing program, the semester you are seeking admission, your Nursing academic coursework and clinical background, which campus you are seeking admission, as well as your name, mailing address, phone number and social security number. (This is the first step in this admissions process. You must meet with the Program Coordinator to submit your letter and a copy of your transcript. The coordinator will determine which Nursing course and semester you will need to apply for as the Nursing clinical courses are only offered in sequence during specific semesters.)
  
• Students who are not currently enrolled at Bluegrass must submit an application for admission.
  
• A letter of recommendation from previous Nursing faculty if you are a PN graduate outside of a KCTCS school, or you are transferring from another Nursing clinical program. (If you are a readmit Bluegrass Associate Degree Nursing student, you will need to submit two letters of recommendation from Bluegrass Nursing faculty.)
  
• A copy of your PN licensure if you are currently practicing as an LPN.
  
• An official high school transcript or official passing GED scores. Transcripts must show a date of graduation. This is also required of students with previous college work.
  
• Official scores of the American College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Test. This is also required of students with previous college work. Frequently Asked Questions about the NLN Exam
  
• Official transcripts of all post-secondary education attempted. Transcripts must be submitted from EACH college or university previously attended and must show every period of enrollment. Transcripts from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System do not need to be submitted.
  
• In order to be considered for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, each applicant must attend a mandatory pre-admission conference. You must be in the conference room by 1:00 p.m. and remain for the entire session.  The doors will be closed at 1:00 p.m., and you will be denied entrance into the conference after that time.  No late arrivals will be accepted under any circumstance.  This is an annual requirement.  This is an annual requirement. Conferences will be held on the Cooper, Lawrenceburg, and Leestown campuses on:

* Please note the October 5, 2012 conference is a special session for advanced standing applicants only. Any potential advanced standing applicants are encouraged to attend this session.

Reminder: Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Please turn in your packet to the Office of Admissions, Cooper Campus, by the above deadline. Please allow 10 business days to process your application to the Associate Degree Nursing (to become an RN) program. If you are currently enrolled, you will be able to access myBin here to check on the status of your application. If you would like to submit a GPA recalculation form please do that here.

For additional information about the program, please check out the Associate Degree Nursing (to become an RN) website.