BRAIN Scholarship Application

Nursing Division Contact Information

Associate Degree Nursing (RN)

Practical Nursing (LPN)

PN Program Admission Information

PN Program Curriculum

Additional Requirements-PN Program

PN Program Costs (approximate)

PN Program Progression Policy/Technical Standards

PN Faculty

Nurse Aide

Nursing Student Resource Center (NSRC)

Scholarship Information

BCTC Schedule of Classes

Financial Aid

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Kentucky Board of Nursing Criminal Convictions Brochure

Leestown:

A student who receives two grades of “W”,”E” or “D” while in a practical nursing program may not return to the practical nursing program. This policy applies to students who fail or withdraw from the same practical nursing course two times, to students who fail or withdraw from two different practical nursing courses while in the program, and to students who fail or withdraw from two practical nursing courses during the same semester. This policy applies to transfer students who have had one failure/withdrawal in another KCTCS practical nursing program. Transfer applicants with two prior practical nursing course failures or withdrawals may not be admitted to the program.

Danville:

AHS 100 and BIO 135 are pre/co-requisites to NPN 100, NPN 105, and NPN 110, therefore a C must be maintained in these classes to progress in the PN program.  If AHS 100 or BIO 135 are dropped while taking a nurisng (NPN) class then the student will automatically be dropped from the nursing (NPN) class as well.  If the student withdraws, is dismissed, or is not successful in the nursing program they may re-apply for entry inot the PN program ONE TIME ONLY.  Selective admissions can be used for students attempting readmission into the first semester of nursing classes to guarantee a spot in the clinical.  All others will be considered based on the admission committee's recommendations, availability or classroom and/or clinical facilities.  The level of re-entry will depend on previous program performance and the time lapsed since original enrollment.

Technical Standards

Nursing at the technical level involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of nursing functions.  All students require:

1.     Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in preparation and administration of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care;

2.     Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health care team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitors, stethoscopes, IV infusion pumps, Doptones, fire alarms, etc.;

3.     Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment required in meeting health needs;

4.     Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individual’s interest; According to KAR 314.051 (1)(c) An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall file with the board a written application for a license verified by oath, that the applicant: Is able to understandably speak and write the English language and to read the English language with comprehension and;

5.     Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.