Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Kentucky Community and Technical College System
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA
Program Brochure
PRE-LICENSURE PROGRAM FOR LICENSED
PRACTICAL NURSING
Revised January 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ................................................................................................................................... 3
Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................................... 3
Grading policies/Academic Progression Standards ................................................................................... 3
Grievance Mechanisms .............................................................................................................................. 4
Admission Requirement Policies ............................................................................................................... 4
Application Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 5
Admission Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 6
Admission Criteria ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Transfer Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Curriculum Guideline ........................................................................................................................... 7-10
Sample Curriculum Implementation Plan ................................................................................................ 11
Program Plan............................................................................................................................................ 12
Technical Standards ............................................................................................................................ 13-15
Mandatory Reporting of Criminal Convictions .................................................................................. 15-18
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening ................................................................................. 18
Approximate Costs of Practical Nursing Program................................................................................... 19
Sensitivity to Medical Equipment (such as Latex) .................................................................................. 20
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................... 20-22
KBN Regulations related to PN Education.................................................................................... ..... 23-25
Accreditation ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Practical Nursing Admission Schedule .................................................................................................... 25
NLN Schedule.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Directions to ECTC Campus ................................................................................................................... 28
Contact Information ................................................................................................................................. 29
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Practical Nursing Program
The Practical Nursing Program prepares graduates to provide and manage client care and to
become members within the discipline of practical nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the
National Council Licensure Examination to become Licensed Practical Nurses.
Curriculum/Course Descriptions
The Practical Nursing curriculum is organized around a clearly defined conceptual
framework which combines general education and practical nursing education. The practical
nursing education courses correlate classroom and clinical instruction in a variety of community
agencies. Classroom lectures are held at the college and nursing faculty direct learning in the
classroom and clinical laboratory settings. Transportation to community agencies is the
responsibility of each student.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College follows the curriculum approved for the
practical nursing programs in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Course
descriptions may be found in the Community and Technical College System catalog available in the
Admissions Office. Students wishing to transfer into the program should make an appointment to
see the coordinator of the program for transfer options. Students taking KCTCS classes, with the
intention of transferring, should seek advice at the destination institution.
Practical Nursing is a very intensive and fast paced program. To be successful, students
should plan to be engaged on the college campus, lab and clinical settings from 8 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday. It is recommended that the student minimize their other time requirements
in order to devote as much time as possible to successful program completion. Students should
financially plan for beginning the PN program so that they do not have to work while taking the PN
program courses. If a student must work, it is recommended that they work no more than 12 hours
per week.
Academic Calendar
The Practical Nursing Program follows the same academic calendar published in the
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Fall and Spring Schedules. Courses in practical
nursing are sequential and taught on a semester or bi-term basis. Although general education classes
are available to students in the summer term, practical nursing classes typically are not taught in the
summer. Practical nursing course are not available in an on-line format although many of the general
education courses are.
Grading Policies/Academic Progression Standards
All practical nursing courses contain a theory portion. Some practical nursing courses also
contain a clinical laboratory and skills laboratory portion. The clinical and skills laboratory portions
are evaluated on a pass/fail basis and the theory portion is evaluated using letter grades based on
points. A student must pass the clinical and skill portions of the course in order to receive the grade
earned in theory for that course. Any student who fails the clinical and/or skills component of the
course will receive a failing grade for the course. Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in
each required course for the PN diploma including general education and nursing courses.
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It is extremely important that students enter the PN program with strong basic math skills.
The student will be required to perform drug calculations in the administration of medications. Drug
calculation uses basic math skills of addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions,
decimals and the basic algebraic skills of solving for X and using equations. Drug calculation is
taught in the first semester of the program and students must demonstrate continued competency in
the second and third semesters of the program. Inability to demonstrate competency in drug
calculations will result in program failure.
The Practical Nursing Program takes three (3) semesters to complete after a student has been
admitted into the program. The completion of a 75 hour nurse aide course is required prior to taking
the first practical nursing course. Any course in the curriculum may be taken prior to enrollment in
the program with the exception of the practical nursing courses.
Grievance Mechanisms
Students who have a grievance are to discuss the problem with the nursing faculty member
involved. If the problem is not resolved, the student is to bring the problem to the attention of the
Practical Nursing Coordinator. If the student is still not satisfied with the results, he/she may go to
the Division Chairperson and to the Academic Dean. The Kentucky Community and Technical
College System Code of Student Conduct is followed on all matters in which a student feels his/her
academic rights have been violated.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT POLICIES
Eligibility
1. Enrollment in the Practical Nursing Program is limited due to available resources and the
large number of applicants.
2. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or hold a GED certificate in order
to apply to the practical nursing program. Admission to the program is open to all qualified
students regardless of economic or social status, and without discrimination on the basis of
race, color, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin or disability. However, practical
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 practical
nursing function.
All students must possess:
a. Sufficient visual acuity, such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration
of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing
care.
b. Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and
members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of
monitoring devices such as cardiac monitor, stethoscope, IV infusion pumps,
Doptone, fire alarms, etc.
c. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement
the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, required in meeting health needs.
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d. 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.
e. Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for
individuals.
Application Procedure
1. The following documents must be submitted to the college Admissions Office:
a. Current application to ECTC (if not currently enrolled); Please note: if you have not
taken at least one class in a semester, you are not currently enrolled and will need to
fill out a new application to ECTC.
b. Copy of high school transcript or a passing GED official score report; This is
required by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and must be in the college records before
a student may be considered for admission.
c. Results from the NLN Preadmission Exam or ACT composite taken within the last
five years; and,
d. Official transcript from ALL colleges, universities, and/or vocational schools
attended.
2. Attendance at one of the scheduled preadmission conferences is mandatory. A
preadmission form which indicates intent to enroll in the practical nursing program will be
completed at the conference. Preadmission conference dates will be posted. The coordinator
reserves the right to accept or reject applications made outside of the scheduled preadmission
conferences.
3. Students must have completed a 75-hour nursing assistant/aide course or equivalent before
acceptance into the practical nursing program. Students may apply to the program while
taking the nurse aide course but must complete by a specified date. A copy of the transcript
from the nurse assistant/aide course or equivalent plus documentation of successful
completion must be submitted before starting the nursing program. Syllabus may be required
to determine equivalency. Students must be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry and not be
listed on the Nurse Aide Abuse registry to enter the Practical Nursing program. Exceptions
are those students who have been employed as nursing assistants whose facility did not
require listing on the nurse aide registry. For these students, submission of a letter from the
direct supervisor attesting that the student is fully qualified to perform nurse aide skills is
required.
4. Students registering for the NLN Preadmission Exam must do so at least three weeks prior to
the exam date. A student may take the test one time for each application cycle; however,
repeat testing will require permission from the Practical Nursing Coordinator (NLN
Requirement). Please check with the Assessment Center at 706-8809 for the current NLN
testing schedule and registration dates for the exam so that your scores may be available by
the applicable deadline.
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About The NLN PAX RN and PN: The Practical Nursing Program will accept scores from either
the NLN PAX RN or the NLN PAX PN. “The National League for Nursing Pre-admission
Examination (NLN-PAX) is a standardized entrance exam for potential nursing students who seek
admittance in nursing schools nationwide. The NLN-PAX RN and PN comprises three main areas:
Verbal skills, which consists of both word knowledge and reading comprehension; Mathematics
which includes basic calculations, word problems, and incorporates algebra, geometry, conversions,
graphs, and applied mathematics; and Science, which examines general biology, chemistry, physics
and earth science. The NLN-PAX PN includes the above content as well as a section on health and
first aid. Each consists of all multiple choice questions and includes experimental items for the
purpose of future test development. Answers to these questions are not counted in the scoring.”
From https:// nlnonlinetesting.org/cgi/registration_store.pl?reg_store_id=0;
5. If a student is not admitted to the practical nursing program and desires to be
considered again, attendance at another preadmission conference and a new
preadmission form must be completed. Preadmission forms are not retained from one
semester to the next. Each semester’s applicant pool is considered only once.
Admissions are not based on a “waiting list”.
Admission Procedure
1. Each applicant will be evaluated on the objective scale printed on page 7. Applicants placing in
categories I-IV will be eligible to be considered for admission to the PN program. Applicants
will be admitted by category with category I applicants being given higher priority before
category II applicants, etc. If there are more students in a specific category than there are
openings in the practical nursing program, then students will be ranked by NLN score within
each category. The admissions committee makes the final decision regarding student admission
to the program.
2. Applicants who earned less than a 60th percentile on the NLN or 20 on the ACT, 3.0 College
GPA or 3.0 High School GPA or 57 on the GED will not be considered for admission. Students
must also meet ACT/Compass score eligibility requirements for college courses or take the
appropriate developmental courses to be eligible to apply for the PN program. This includes
math up to the level of Math 110 or Math 85
3. The GPA will be computed only from course work required in the PN curriculum. If a student
has earned 9 or more hours of college credit, only college work will be considered when
determining category placement.
4. Students wishing to transfer science credits from other colleges must submit a college catalog
course description and course syllabi for consideration. Course work in the sciences must
have been taken within the last seven years to be considered.
5. No remedial or developmental course work will be considered when calculating the GPA.
Grades for the nurse aide program are also not considered when computing the nursing GPA.
6. In the calculation of GPA a student may repeat a general education required course one time.
Grades earned in any additional repeats of the course will not be used in the calculation of GPA.
The highest grade of the first two attempts will be used.
7. All high school GPA’s will be evaluated based on the Law School Data Assembly Service and
conversion scale.
8. Enrollment in practical nursing classes is contingent upon successful completion of the Nurse
Aide course or its equivalent and good academic standing at the College.
9. The Admissions Committee meets to evaluate categories in order to fill the freshman practical
nursing class. The Admissions Committee recommends admission on the basis of the criteria
within each category.
10. Letters are sent to all individuals who have completed applications notifying them of the
selections by the Admission Committee for the fall entering class.
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Admission Criteria for Elizabethtown Comm. & Tech. College
Practical Nursing Program for Licensed Practical Nursing
Effective January 1, 2015
Category
I
Admission Test
NLN-PAX**:
70th percentile or
higher
OR
ACT 22 composite or
higher in last 5 years
II
NLN-PAX**:
65th percentile or
higher
OR
ACT 21 composite or
higher in last 5 years
plus
III
NLN-PAX**:
60th percentile or
higher
OR
ACT 20 composite or
higher in last 5 years
plus
IV
NLN-PAX**:
60th percentile or
higher
OR
ACT 20 composite or
higher in last 5 years
plus
plus
GPA*
3.25 or higher on 9
hours or more of
College work*
or
3.25 or higher GPA
in High school
or
GED score of 62-63
or higher
3.0 or higher on 9
hours or more of
College work*
or
3.0 or higher GPA
in High School
or
GED score of 57-61
or higher
3.0 or higher on 9
hours or more of
College work*
or
3.0 or higher GPA
in High school
or
GED score of 57-61
or higher
2.75 or higher on 9
hours or more of
College work*
or
3.0 or higher GPA
in High school
or
GED score of 57-61
or higher
* Only courses required for the PN diploma are used to calculate the College GPA
**NLN-PAX is given in the assessment center. See additional information for specific dates/times.
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Transfer Procedure
Students wishing to transfer into the PN program must write a letter to the Admissions Committee
(care of the PN coordinator) requesting transfer. The letter should explain the reason(s) the student
wishes to transfer. The student may be requested to appear before the admissions committee for an
interview.
The transferring student must meet the same eligibility requirements as all other students who enter
the program. The transferring student must submit a copy of the NLN-PAX results. Practical
Nursing courses will only be accepted from KCTCS colleges that are using the same curriculum
model as the ECTC PN program. Practical Nursing courses from outside the KCTCS network of
colleges will not be accepted for transfer credit.
If the transferring student has failed more than one PN course at the college from which they are
transferring, the student will not be considered eligible for transfer.
The ECTC PN program does not accept transfer students into the 3rd semester of the program.
PRACTICAL NURSING CURRICULUM GUIDELINES
PSYCHOLOGY REQUIREMENT: Choose one option.
Option 1
PY 110 - three (3) credit hours. This General Psychology course is a prerequisite for the first
semester of practical nursing courses. It is also a prerequisite for Developmental Psychology. PSY
223 must also be taken to fill the requirement. The benefit of taking the two courses is that they
better prepare the student for success in the practical nursing program and they will transfer to the
AD program here at ECTC if the student plans to seek the RN degree at a later time. (Must be
completed with a “C” grade or better)
PSY 223 - Three (3) credit hours. Developmental Psychology must be taken prior to or concurrent
with the first semester of practical nursing. This course must include psychological development
throughout the lifespan, i.e. birth to death. Again the benefit is that they better prepare the student
for success in the practical nursing program and the course transfers to the AD program for future
education. (Must be completed with a “C” grade or better)
Option 2
AHS 100: Two (2) credit hours. Human Growth and Development must be taken prior to or
concurrent with the first semester of practical nursing. This course must include psychological
development throughout the lifespan i.e. birth to death. This course is not transferable to the AD
program or four year colleges. It is only useful to meet the requirement for the PN program. (Must
be completed with a “C” grade or better)
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT: Choose one option.
Option 1
BIO 137/BSL 110 –Anatomy and Physiology I is a prerequisite course for practical nursing. Four
(4) credit hours, including a lab, are required. The first part of BIO 137/BSL 110 is chemistry. If a
student wants to transfer an Anatomy and Physiology course from another school, he/she must
submit a course description and syllabus to the Coordinator of the ADN Program. The benefit of
taking the two courses is that they better prepare the student for success in the practical nursing
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program and will transfer to the AD program here at ECTC if the student plans to seek the RN
degree at a later time. (Must be completed with a “C” grade or better).
BIO 139/BSL 111 –Anatomy and Physiology II should be taken prior to or with the first semester
in practical nursing. Four (4) credit hours, including a lab, are required. BIO 137/BSL 110 is a
prerequisite for BIO 139/BSL 111. The benefit of taking the two courses is that they better prepare
the student for success in the practical nursing program and they will transfer to the AD program
here at ECTC if the student plans to seek the RN degree at a later time. (Must be completed with a
“C” grade or better).
A student who wants to take BIO 139/BSL 111 at a school other than ECTC while enrolled in the
nursing program, must get approval from the Coordinator.
Option 2
BIO 135 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab can be taken prior to or with the first
semester in practical nursing. Four (4) hours, including a lab, are required. This course is not
transferable to the AD program or four year colleges. It is only useful to meet the requirement for
the PN program. (Must be completed with a “C” grade or better)
COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT: Choose one course
ENG 101 - Three (3) credit hours. Writing I will meet the practical nursing requirement. THIS IS
THE PREFERRED COURSE. Must be taken prior to or with the second semester of nursing.
Students will have taken the COMPASS or the ACT to determine the need for developmental
courses before entry into ENG 101. Some students may need to take ENG 101 with a writing lab.
The ENG 101 class will count as credit toward graduation but the lab will not. The benefit of this
course is it will better prepare the student for success in the practical nursing program and transfer to
2 and 4 year RN programs at most colleges. (Must be completed with a “C” grade or better)
COM 252 (Interpersonal Communications) Com 252 will meet the practical nursing requirement.
Must be taken prior to or with the second semester of nursing. Students will have taken the
COMPASS or the ACT to determine the need for developmental courses before entry into Com 252.
The benefit of this course is it will better prepare the student for success in the practical nursing
program and transfer to 2 and 4 year RN programs at most colleges. (Must be completed with a “C”
grade or better)
COM 181 (Basic Public Speaking) – preferred by W.K.U. Com 181 will meet the practical
nursing requirement. Must be taken prior to or with the second semester of nursing. Students will
have taken the COMPASS or the ACT to determine the need for developmental courses before entry
into Com 181. The benefit of this course is it will better prepare the student for success in the
practical nursing program and transfer to 2 and 4 year RN programs at most colleges. (Must be
completed with a “C” grade or better)
TEC 200 (Technical Communications) TEC 200 will meet the practical nursing requirement.
Must be taken prior to or with the second semester of nursing. This course is not transferable to the
AD program or four year colleges. It is only useful to meet the requirement for the PN program.
(Must be completed with a “C” grade or better)
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: Choose One Course
AHS 115 (Medical Terminology) This is the preferred course to meet the nursing requirement.
Must be taken prior to or with the first semester of nursing courses. (Must be completed with a “C”
grade or better)
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CLA 131 (Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin). Will meet the nursing requirement. Must
be taken prior to or with the first semester of nursing courses. (Must be completed with a “C” grade
or better)
MIT 103 (Medical Office Terminology). Will meet the nursing requirement. Must be taken prior to
or with the first semester of nursing courses. (Must be completed with a “C” grade or better)
.
COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENT – Choose one
Computer Literacy Exams (3) – must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in order to
pass the exams.
CIT 105 – Will meet the ECTC requirement. This course will better prepare the student for success
in the practical nursing program and will transfer to most 2 and 4 year colleges. (Must be completed
with a “C” grade or better)
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A 75 CLOCK HOUR NURSE AIDE
COURSE OR ITS EQUIVALENT, PASS BOTH THE WRITTEN AND PERFORMANCE
TESTS AND BE CURRENT ON THE NURSE AIDE REGISTRY. BEFORE ENTRY INTO
THE FIRST PRACTICAL NURSING COURSE,
Each student is individually responsible for checking to see that courses he/she has taken will
fulfill the requirements for graduation.
*Science and Computer courses that were taken more than seven (7) years ago will need to be taken again.
Competency Prerequisites for Program Entry:
1. Documentation of Compass Scores or ACT scores that meet college level entry requirements or
completion of the developmental courses indicated by the scores..
2. Computer Literacy: CIT 105 or Competency Tests
3. 75 hour Nurse Assistant/Aide course or equivalent and on the Nurse Aide Registry.
If choosing to take the PY 110/PSY 223 or BIO 137/BIO 139 options you would need to take PY
110 and BIO 137 the semester before beginning your PN courses.
Prerequisites for Practical Nursing Classes
First Semester: NPN 101, NPN 111
Prerequisites:
1. Admission to the Practical Nursing Program;
2. Completion of 75-hour nurse assistant/aide course or equivalent with grade of “C” or better;
3. Listed on the Nurse Aide registry without being listed on the Nurse Aide Abuse registry.
4. Documentation of Computer Literacy (see above)
5. Documentation of Competency in Math, Writing and Reading
Prior to or Concurrent: students must have ONE in each of the following groupings with a grade
of “C” or better:
1. Psychology Requirement: AHS 100 OR PSY 223 (NOTE: PY 110 is prerequisite to PSY 223
must be completed before starting the PN courses)
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2. Anatomy and Physiology Requirement: AHS 109 OR Bio 135 OR Bio 139 (NOTE: BIO 137
is prerequisite to BIO 139 and must be completed before starting the PN courses)
3. Medical Terminology: AHS 115, CLA 131, OST 103 or MIT 103
Second Semester: NPN 125, NPN 135, NPN 201
Prerequisites:
1. Completion of NPN 101, NPN 111 plus the Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology and
Medical Terminology requirements with a grade of “C” or better.
Prior to or concurrent: students must have ONE of the following with a grade of “C” or better:
Communication Requirement: ENG 101 OR COM 181 OR COM 252 OR TEC 200
Third Semester: NPN 202, NPN 206, NPN 210, NPN 215:
Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in the 1st and 2nd semesters as above.
NOTE: Students must make have a minimum passing grade of “C” in NPN 206 in order to begin
NPN 210 Practicum.
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Effective January 1 2015
Sample Implementation Plan
Documentation of Competency in Math, Writing, Reading and Computer Literacy as well as
completion of the Nurse Assistant Requirement is required before admission to the PN program.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
NPN 101 Nursing Fundamentals...........................................……………………….6
NPN 111 Pharmacology...…………………………………………………………...3
Psychology Requirement……………………………………………………………2-3
A & P Requirement…………………………………………………………………4
Medical Terminology..................................................................................................3
TOTAL………………18-19
Second Semester
NPN 125 Mental Health …………………………………………….…………….3
NPN 135 Introduction to Health Deviations……………………………….……...6
NPN 201 Childbearing Family …………………………………………….……...3
Communication Requirement……………………………………………….……...3
TOTAL………………..15
SECOND YEAR
Third Semester
NPN 202 Med-Surg Alterations I…………………………………………………6
NPN 206 Med-Surg Alterations II………………………………………………...6
NPN 210 Practicum **..l………………………………………………………….4
NPN 215 Nursing Trends & Issues………………………………………………..1
TOTAL……………….17
**NPN 210 includes a 120 clock hour concentrated integrated practicum of direct patient care in a
health care facility. This practicum may include day, evening or night (week day and/or weekend)
hours and 8 to 12 hour shifts in a clinical setting. The integrated practicum must be completed in a
seven-week period of the last semester or quarter of the nursing program. For this reason,
failure of the NPN 206 course will result in failure of the NPN 210 Practicum and Visa Versa.
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Practical Nursing Diploma
Date
Date
Name _______________________________ Empl. ID#: ____________________ Entered __________ Grad. __________
Medicaid Nurse Aide Training (prerequisite)
NAA 100
Credit
Medicaid Nurse Aide Training/State Registry
Resident
Transfer
School
3
English/Oral Communication Requirement
TEC 200
Technical Communications or
3
ENG 101
Writing I or (preferred)
3
COM 181
Basic Public Speaking or
3
COM 252
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
3
Computer Literacy Requirement (prerequisite)
Computer Literacy Exam or
CIT 105
0-3
Introduction to Computers
3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirement
AHS 100
Human Growth & Development or
2
PY 110
General Psychology and
3
PSY 223
Developmental Psychology
3
Natural Sciences Requirement
BIO 135
Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab or
4
BIO 137
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and (preferred)
4
BIO 139
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (preferred)
4
Medical Terminology
AHS 115
Medical Terminology
3
AHS 120
Medical Terminology
CLA 131
Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin
MIT 103
Medical Terminology
3
Practical Nursing Requirement
NPN 101
Nursing Fundamentals
6
NPN 111
Pharmacology
3
NPN 125
Mental Health
3
NPN 135
Introduction to Health Deviations
6
NPN 201
Child Bearing Family
3
NPN 202
Med-Surg Alterations I
6
NPN 206
Med-Surg Alterations II
6
NPN 210
Practicum
4
NPN 215
Nursing Trends & Issues
1
DIPLOMA TOTAL:
53-64
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TECHNICAL STANDARDS/SKILLS FOR NURSING
In an effort to assist all individuals, including those with disabilities, in making career decisions, the
faculty of the Practical Nursing Program have prepared the following standards and skill
requirements which nursing students are expected to possess and demonstrate. Reasonable
accommodation for students with disability-related needs will be determined on an individual basis,
taking into consideration the standards and essential skills which must be performed to meet
program objectives. Decisions regarding reasonable accommodation will be directed toward
maximizing the student’s independence while maintaining personal and client dignity and safety.
The technical standards that students must possess when enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program
are:
♦ Sufficient visual acuity such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of
medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care;
♦ Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of
the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such
as cardiac monitor, stethoscope, IV infusion pumps, Doptone, fire alarms, etc.;
♦ Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills,
including the manipulation of equipment, required in meeting health needs;
♦ 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; and
♦ Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.
The following activities are representative of the essential skills required of nursing students
beginning with the first semester of study and continuing throughout the program. These skills have
been separated into three different, but not necessarily discreet areas. The student will be expected
to:
Demonstrate Physical/Mental Skills:
• Lift and carry light objects such as charts and equipment items without assistance;
• Transfer/position up to 300 pounds with assistance while lifting, positioning and transferring
patients;
• Push/pull equipment requiring force of 10-30 pounds on linoleum and carpeted floors,
• Push/pull patients in chairs;
• Manipulate equipment through doorways and into close fitting areas;
• Stand, walk up to 75% of an eight-hour day;
• Stoop, bend, squat, reach overhead as required to reach equipment;
• Demonstrate coordination in patient treatments/procedures;
• Tolerate wearing gloves and other protective equipment;
• Demonstrate skills to continuously comprehend and communicate with patients, staff and
faculty;
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• Identify individuals, call lights, unusual occurrences on a unit at a distance of 100 feet;
• Read small print;
• Operate equipment required in health care delivery;
• Distinguish sounds with background noise ranging from conversational levels to high pitched
sounding alarms;
• Concentrate on moderate and/or fine detail with frequent interruptions necessary to perform a
variety of tasks;
• Tolerate attention spans ranging from 10-60 minutes to perform minimal to fine detailed tasks
related to nursing functions;
• Remember multiple messages and information;
• Elicit a health history from patient/family;
• Use correct body mechanics;
• Use appropriate handwashing technique;
• Gown, glove and mask appropriately;
• Perform sterile technique;
• Provide for activities of daily living for their patients;
• Make an occupied bed;
• Perform range of motion for the patient;
• Assess pertinent body systems;
• Auscultate, palpate, and percuss;
• Perform procedures ordinarily requiring manual dexterity and precision;
• Demonstrate focused observational skills;
• Interpret emotions and meaning from the patient’s verbal and nonverbal behaviors;
• Communicate empathy through the appropriate use of listening skills;
• Give and receive relevant verbal and nonverbal feedback; and
• Demonstrate the interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to participate actively in all phases
of group development and multi-disciplinary care.
Environmentally, students are expected to tolerate:
• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids as required for invasive procedures and treatments;
• Frequent exposure to infectious agents;
• Frequent exposure to chemical compounds of medications and treatments;
• Continuous exposure to hazardous chemicals such as disinfectants, cleansers, soap, etc;
• Continuous exposure to latex, plastic and/or materials which are used for personal protective
equipment;
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• Occasional exposure to loud and unpleasant noises, as well as bodily injury due to unpredictable
behavior of patients; and
• Seasonal exposure to heat, cold, and humidity due to patient and agency options to control their
environment;
Individually, students are expected to:
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Provide evidence of annual CPR certification and skills;
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Provide evidence of annual immunization updates/boosters;
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Be flexible, receptive and adaptive to change;
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Control impulsivity;
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Participate in professional and interpersonal relationships with appropriate, professional behavior
and attire; and
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Maintain an attitude of honesty and openness throughout the learning process.
MANDATORY REPORTING OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
State law requires that licensed individuals report criminal convictions to the Kentucky
Board of Nursing (KBN) within ninety (90) days of the conviction, KRS 314.109. Kentucky Board
of Nursing Administrative Regulation 201 KAR 20:370, application for licensure and registration,
also require applicants to report criminal convictions and states what must be submitted when
reported.
The most commonly asked questions by individuals with criminal convictions are addressed
below. For more information, contact the KBN office (312 Whittington Pky Suite 300, Louisville
KY 40222-5172, 1-800-305-2042 or 502-429-3300 ext 238 or 243), or visit the website at
http://kbn.ky.gov.
What criminal convictions must I report to KBN?
The Kentucky Nursing Laws require that ALL misdemeanor and felony convictions
occurring in Kentucky or any other state, regardless of when they occurred, must be reported
to the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Federal and military convictions must also be
reported. Effective July 14, 2000, any person licensed by KBN shall, within ninety (90) days
of entry of the final judgment, notify KBN in writing of any misdemeanor or felony criminal
conviction in this or any other jurisdiction. Upon learning of any failure to notify KBN under
this section, KBN may initiate an action for immediate temporary suspension under KRS
314.089 until the person submits the required notification.
How do I know whether I’ve been convicted of a crime?
You have been convicted if you have pled guilty to, entered an Alford plea or Nolo
Contendre plea, or were found guilty of a criminal offense in any court. You should contact
the court to determine whether the conviction was a violation, misdemeanor or felony
offense.
Will my conviction make me ineligible for a nursing license?
Not necessarily. The statute states that KBN may take action on criminal convictions that
bear directly on an individuals’ qualifications or ability to practice nursing. The regulation
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clarifies that the type of convictions referred to are those that involve dishonesty, substance
abuse, sexual offenses, breach of trust, danger to the public safety, or physical harm or
endangerment.
Can I be denied licensure?
Yes, KBN can deny a license for criminal conviction(s), or action taken against your license
in another state.
What if l am denied licensure, what can I do?
You may request a formal hearing before a KBN panel. Your request must be in writing.
What happens if I request a hearing?
You will be notified of the date, time, and location of the scheduled meeting of a Hearing
Panel. You may bring legal counsel.
What will the Hearing Panel do?
The Hearing Panel will consider your request for licensure. After hearing the evidence
presented, the panel will make a recommendation to KBN regarding the approval or denial of
your application for licensure.
Will a denial of licensure be on my permanent nursing record?
Yes. Denial of licensure is a formal disciplinary action taken by KBN. The denial will be
published in the Board’s newsletter, the KBN Connection, and reported to the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Disciplinary Data Bank.
I need to report my conviction(s) to KBN. What documents do I send to the KBN office?
You must submit a certified copy of the court record of each misdemeanor or felony
conviction in this or any other jurisdiction and a letter of explanation that addresses each
conviction, except for traffic-related misdemeanors (other than alcohol-related) or
misdemeanors older than five (5) years.
When do I send the information to KBN?
The letter of explanation and certified copy of the court record must accompany your
application for licensure. Your application fee is nonrefundable even if your application is
denied. You may wish to consider delaying your NCLEX registration with the test service
until you know the outcome of the KBN criminal conviction review process.
What is the letter of explanation?
A letter of explanation is a personally written summary of the events that led to your
conviction. It gives you the opportunity to tell what happened, and to explain the
circumstances that led to your conviction.
Where do I get the certified copy of the court record?
You should contact the court clerk in the county where the conviction occurred to obtain a
certified copy of the court record (the court clerk must certify the copy for you). The court
record should verify the conviction, date of the conviction, and the judgment entered against
you.
What if the court can’t find a record of my conviction?
If a court record has been “purged” by the court due to a record retention schedule, you may
submit a statement from the court to affirm that the physical record no longer exists. This
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statement will be accepted in lieu of the court record. In addition, some police departments
will provide a record of the arrest and disposition.
What additional information may be requested from me?
The most frequently requested information is proof of compliance with a court ordered
alcohol education/treatment program or of successful completion of a court ordered
probation. KBN may also request that a letter of recommendation be sent.
What is a letter of recommendation?
A letter of recommendation is a letter mailed directly to KBN from a faculty member of a
nursing program or a nursing employer to tell why you should be considered for licensure.
What if my charge was dismissed?
You are not required to report charges that have been dismissed by the court.
Do I report convictions when I was a juvenile?
Juvenile convictions that occurred when you were under the age of 18 do not need to be
reported unless you were convicted as an adult.
Do I report the conviction if it has been expunged?
You do not need to report convictions that have been removed from your record as a result of
a formal court ordered expungement. You must check with the court to make sure it was
actually expunged before answering “NO” to the conviction question on your application.
Do I report a conviction that has been appealed?
You should report the conviction to KBN and let KBN know that the case has been appealed.
Will KBN verify my criminal history?
Yes. KBN requires a criminal history search on licensure applicants which may include an
FBI fingerprinting analysis. The record search is NOT the official court record.
Discrepancies related to criminal convictions or failure to report a criminal conviction will
delay the processing of the application.
How will my conviction be reviewed?
There are three methods of criminal conviction review: 1) Staff Member Review; 2) Board
Member Review; and 3) Credentials Review Panel. For criminal convictions that meet the
criteria for the staff or Board review process, a Board member or KBN staff person will
review the application and other information concerning your criminal conviction history.
The Board member or staff person will consider the nature of the crime, the circumstances
and length of time since the conviction occurred, and whether the conviction would have a
bearing on your ability to practice nursing. A determination will be made to approve your
application, request additional information, request a personal interview with you, or refer
the matter to the Credentials Review Panel.
The Credentials Review Panel is a panel of three Board members that meet monthly. The
panel reviews the submitted information and makes a determination to approve the
application, request additional information, recommend terms for licensure, or recommend
that a hearing be held.
It may take up to three or more months to review your information depending upon various
factors, including the completeness of the information you submit regarding the conviction.
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You may be contacted by mail if additional information is needed.
When will I be able to sit for the licensure examination?
You will not be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) until
KBN has made a final determination about your conviction. All other requirements for
entrance to the examination must also be met prior to testing.
When will I receive a temporary work permit?
If you are applying for licensure by endorsement, you will not be issued a temporary work
permit until KBN has made a final determination and all other requirements for the
temporary work permit have been met. Temporary work permits are no longer issued for
applicants for licensure by examination.
What if KBN previously reviewed my conviction?
You should attach a letter of explanation to the application to alert KBN staff about previous
KBN review, and to affirm that you have no additional criminal convictions to report.
For additional information, contact:
Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Pky, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222-5172
1-800-305-2042 or 502-429-3300, Ext. 238 or 243
Or visit the KBN website at http://kbn.ky.gov
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening
Clinical sites require that students have a clinical background check done before using their facilities
for clinical practice. Therefore, students are required to submit to a clinical background check on
entry into the practical nursing program. Facilities have the right to refuse a student clinical
admission. If this happens and no clinical site can be found for the student, the student will not be
able to complete the program.
Clinical facilities may also require drug screening. Students will be required to submit to drug
screening if required by the facility. Failure of the drug screen will result in dismissal from the
program.
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Practical Nursing Program
Approximate Costs
Tuition*
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Books*
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Uniforms (price each - need at least two)
Lab Coat/Jacket (optional)
Shoes/hose
Stethoscope
Bandage Scissors
Pen Light
Watch (with 2nd hand)
Criminal Background Check
Immunizations (if not already up to date)
CPR (must be current throughout program)
Liability Insurance (paid once per semester)
Mandatory Testing (ATI)
Home Computer
High Speed Internet Access
Printer
Licensing Exam
Licensure Application Fee
Graduation (optional)
Pinning (optional)
9-19 credit hours
9-15 credit hours
17 credit hours
550.00
300.00
50.00
60.00
40.00
75.00
50.00
15.00
6.00
35.00
20.00
200.00
60.00-100.00
11.00
800.00
Varies
Varies
Varies
200.00
125.00
75.00
75.00
Each student must provide own supplies (pens, paper, notebooks, pencils, etc.) and
provide own transportation to school and clinical agencies.
* Costs are for NPN courses only
Revised: 06/2014
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Sensitivity to Medical Equipment
(example: Latex)
Students will be responsible for notifying the ADA coordinator of any sensitivity to medical supplies
or equipment, especially if symptoms of latex sensitivity develop. Students need to be aware that the
college lab and all clinical facilities contain supplies/equipment made of latex that may pose a
hazard to individuals with latex allergies. This also applies to students who have or develop
sensitivity to other chemicals used in the manufacture of medical supplies and equipment.
Signs of latex allergy include, but are not limited to, the following:
• rash
• dry, itchy skin
• swelling of hands
• cracking, chapping, scaling or weeping of the skin
• hives
• swollen lips or mucous membranes
• difficulty breathing
• runny nose
• scratchy throat
• coughing or wheezing
• shock
Increased exposure increases risk for developing latex sensitivity.
Frequently Asked Questions/Answers
Is there a waiting list for the PN program?
NO. Students must apply for the Practical nursing program through a preadmission
conference. If the student is not selected at that time, they must attend another
preadmission conference and fill out another application. Students are selected for
each admission cycle from the applications submitted at the preadmission conference.
Is the PN program easier than the RN program?
NO. The PN and RN programs are DIFFERENT in the depth at which content is
taught. The PN program is fast paced and requires a great deal of time and effort
from the student.
What is the difference between an RN and an LPN?
The LPN functions under the direct supervision of an RN, doctor, or pharmacist. The
LPN scope of practice is more limited than the RNs. The RN has more management
skills than the LPN and is in charge of planning nursing care for the patient that the
LPN will help carry out. The LPN is generally paid a lower wage than the RN and
has less job mobility. In this area LPNs are more likely to be employed in Nursing
Homes (long term care facilities) or doctor’s offices and clinics than in the Hospitals.
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Is the NLN Preadmission Exam the same exam that the RN students take for the ADN
program?
YES. Both the RN and PN Preadmission Exams are accepted. The NLN-PAX is a test of basic
education in reading, writing, math and science. It is not a test of nursing knowledge.
If I do poorly on the NLN Preadmission Exam, can I repeat it?
YES. The exam can only be repeated every 3 months, however. Results of taking the
exam closer than every 3 months will not be considered in the admission process. The ACT test
can also be used for admission into the PN program.
Are there prerequisites courses for the PN program?
YES. COMPASS or ACT scores must show the student is competent in Math,
Reading and Writing or the student must take the appropriate developmental courses. Math
includes to the level of Math 85, Math 110 or Math 120. The student must also meet the
computer literacy requirement by either testing or taking an approved course. The student must
either be a current nurse aide on the nurse aide registry or take a 75 clock hour nurse aide
course and test and be placed on the nurse aide registry. The student’s name must not be on
the abuse registry for entry into the practical nursing program.
If I have practiced as a nursing assistant (CNA, PCA, etc.), do I have to take the 75 hour
nurse aid course?
If you are currently working as a nursing assistant, you do not have to take the course.
If it has been longer than 2 years since you have worked, you will have to take the
nurse aide course. If it has been longer than 2 years since you took a nurse aide course
and you have never practiced, you must take the course. You must be on the nurse
aid registry or supply a letter from your current supervisor stating you are competent in all nurse
aid skills.
If I already have some experience in a related health care field (ex, EMT, paramedic,
Medical transcription, Medic) do I still have to take the nurse aide course?
YES. Training received in the nurse aid courses are a necessary part of the PN scope
of practice and are no longer taught in the PN curriculum. Other health careers are
not taught the specific skills taught in the Nurse aid course.
Can I repeat a required general education course to improve my practical nursing GPA?
YES. You may repeat a required general education course one time, file a repeat option,
and the highest grade for the course will be used to calculate your nursing GPA for
entry into the program.
Are all college classes I have taken used in calculating the college GPA for entry into the
PN program?
NO. Only the courses required for the practical nursing diploma are used to calculate
the college GPA for entry into the PN program. Computer classes are used in GPA
calculation but Nurse Aide courses and developmental courses are not used.
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What certification will I receive when I complete the program?
You will receive a diploma in practical nursing. You are then eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN
licensing exam to be licensed to practice as an LPN in the state of KY.
How long does it take to complete the program?
After admission to the PN program, it takes 3 semesters to complete the program. It
is easier and students are more successful if they take as many of the general education
courses required for the diploma as possible before starting the PN classes. This can
be done in about one additional semester if no developmental classes are needed.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Kentucky Board of Nursing
201 KAR 20:370. Applications for licensure and registration
RELATES TO: KRS 314.041, 314.042, 314.051, 314.051, 314.071, 314.091
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 314.131(1)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION AND CONFORMITY: KRS 314.041, 314.051, and 314.071 require
the Board to review an application for licensure and a licensee for conformity with KRS Chapter
314. KRS 314.091 requires the Board to deny, limit, revoke, probate, suspend, or take other action
against an applicant or licensee who is guilty of the offenses or conduct specified in KRS 314.091.
This administrative regulation establishes requirements and procedures for licensure and registration.
Section 1.To be eligible for licensure by examination, endorsement, renewal, reinstatement, or
change of status, or for advanced registered nurse practitioner registration, renewal or
reinstatement, an applicant shall:
(1)
Submit the appropriate completed application form to the Board office as follows:
(a) For RN or LPN Licensure by examination or endorsement, “Application for
Licensure”;
(b) For RN Renewal, “RN Biennial Licensure Renewal Application”;
(c) For LPN Renewal, “LPN Biennial Licensure Renewal Application”;
(d) For RN or LPN reinstatement, “Application for Reinstatement”;
(e) For RN or LPN change of status:
1. “Application for Change of Licensure Status (Inactive to Active)”, OR
2. “Application for Change of Licensure Status (Active to Inactive)”.
(f) For registration as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, “Application for
Registration as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky”;
(g) For renewal as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, “ARNP Registration
Renewal Application”; or
(h) For reinstatement as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, “Reinstatement
Application as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner”;
(2)
Submit the current application fee, as required by 201 KAR 20:240;
(3)
Submit a certified copy of the court record of each misdemeanor or felony conviction and
a letter of explanation that addresses each conviction;
(4)
Submit a certified copy of a disciplinary action taken in another jurisdiction with a letter
of explanation or report a disciplinary action pending on a nurse licensure application or
license in another jurisdiction;
(5)
Have paid all monies due to the Board;
(6)
Submit a copy of an official name change document (court order, marriage certificate,
divorce decree), if applicable;
(7)
Submit additional information as required by the Board in an administrative regulation;
(8)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Meet the additional requirements for:
(a) Licensure by examination established by 201 KAR 20:070;
Licensure by endorsement established by 201 KAR 20:110;
Licensure by reinstatement established by 201 KAR 20:225;
Licensure by renewal established by 201 KAR 20:230;
Inactive licensure status established by 201 KAR 20:095; or
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(f)
Advanced registered nurse practitioner registration, renewal or reinstatement
established by 201 KAR 20:056;
(9) If not a citizen of the United States, submit proof of legal permanent or temporary residency
under the laws and regulations of the United States; and
(10) Notify the Board upon establishment of a new mailing address.
Section 2. A completed application form and all information needed to determine that an applicant
meets the requirements for renewal of licensure or registration shall be postmarked or
received by the Board no later than the last day for renewal of license or registration.
Section 3. An application shall lapse and the fee shall be forfeited if the application is not completed
as follows:
(1) For an application for licensure by endorsement, within six (6) months from the date
the application form is filed with the Board office; and (2) For an application for
licensure by examination, within one (1) year from the date the application form is filed
with the Board office.
Section 4. (1) Pursuant to KRS 314.091(1)(b), a conviction of a felony or misdemeanor shall be
considered as bearing directly on the qualifications or ability of an applicant to practice
nursing if the conviction involved:
(a)
Dishonesty;
(b)
Substance abuse;
(c)
Sexual offenses;
(d)
Breach of trust;
(e)
Danger to the public safety;
(f)
Physical harm; or
(g)
Endangerment.
(2) A felony or misdemeanor conviction shall be reviewed to determine whether:
(a) The application shall be processed with no further action;
(b) The application shall be processed only after the applicant has entered into an
Agreed Order with the Board with terms and conditions as greed to by the parties; or
(c) A Notice to Deny Licensure shall be issued. A Notice to Deny Licensure shall
inform the applicant that he may request a hearing. The request shall be in writing.
(3) A complaint received by the Board alleging a violation of KRS 314.091(1) shall be
handled in the same manner as set forth in subsection 2 of this section.
Section 5. Incorporation by reference.
(1) The following items are incorporated by reference:
(a)
“Application for Licensure,” 3/98, Kentucky Board of Nursing;
(b)
“RN Biennial Licensure Renewal Application,” 3/98, Kentucky Board of
Nursing;
(c)
“LPN Biennial Licensure Renewal Application,” 3/98, Kentucky Board of
Nursing;
(d)
“Application for Reinstatement,” 1/97, Kentucky Board of Nursing;
(e)
“Application for Change of Licensure Status (Inactive to Active),”
3/97,
Kentucky Board of Nursing;
(f)
“Application for Change of Licensure Status (Active to
Inactive),” 2/97,
Kentucky Board of Nursing;
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(g)
“Application for Registration as an Advanced Registered Nurse
Practitioner in Kentucky,” 6/93, Kentucky Board of Nursing;
(h)
“ARNP Registration Renewal Application,” 3/98, Kentucky Board of
Nursing;
(i)
“Reinstatement Application for Registration as an Advanced
Registered
Nursing Practitioner,” 3/98, Kentucky Board of Nursing.
(2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained at the Kentucky Board of
Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Effective May 10, 2000
ACCREDITATION
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097, telephone #404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees.
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability in employment, educational programs,
or activities as set forth in Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504, and ADA.
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Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING
RN PREADMISSION EXAM SCHEDULE
2016
Test
Date
Jan
15
Feb
5
Feb
12
Feb
19
Feb
26
Mar
4
Mar
11
April
8
May
13
May
20
June June
3
10
June
17
June July Aug
24
8
5
Sept
9
Sept
23
Oct
7
Oct
21
Nov Nov
4
11
Dec
9
Registration
Dead-line
Jan
10
Jan
29
Feb
7
Feb
14
Feb
21
Feb
28
Mar
6
April
3
May
8
May
15
May
29
June
12
June July July
19
3
31
Sept
4
Sept
18
Oct
2
Oct
16
Oct
30
Dec
4
June
5
Nov
6
Time of the exam will be indicated when you register, and is administered in Room 129 of the
Central Regional Postsecondary Education Center (same building as the bookstore).
To register for the NLN exam:
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www.nlnonlinetesting.org
Create Account
Registration Store
Pre-Admission Exam (PAX)
Register Now (top left side)
Step 1 – Select Registered Nurse (RN) Program
Step 2 – Select Kentucky
Step 3 – Select Institution: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Follow directions to complete NLN registration.
Please note: Registration closes at 12:00 noon on the deadline day.
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If ECTC is closed for inclement weather, the test session will be cancelled and rescheduled.
Official closing information will be announced on radio and television, or you may call 270/7692371. The Assessment Center reserves the right to change exam dates or registration deadlines.
Bring a valid photo ID and your NLN login information to the Assessment Center, Room 129
RPC Building. Once on campus, follow signs to the bookstore. Room 129 is located directly across
the hall from the bookstore. Check-in begins 15 minutes before test begins.
PLEASE NOTE: ECTC is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Because our testing sessions
are open to surrounding counties, we have many examinees that cross time zones. Please plan
accordingly.
ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE ADMITTED.
The NLN preadmission exam may be taken twice during the nursing application cycle. You
will need to call the Assessment Center (270-706-8661) and ask them to release you with NLN to
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take the exam a second time. They will need your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and
date you last took the exam. Additional testing requires special permission from the nursing
coordinator. Additional scores without permission will not be considered.
No calculators, cell phones or electronics allowed.
A $10.00 (cash preferred) proctoring fee will be collected on the day of test.
The National League for Nursing Review Guide for RN Pre-entrance Exam may be
purchased at the ECTC bookstore.
For questions concerning the NLN RN preadmission exam: www.nlnonlinetesting.org.
For questions concerning the Practical Nursing (P.N.) Program, contact Anita Sonner at
[email protected] or 270-706-8526.
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From the Bluegrass (BG) Parkway
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Take Exit 1B to Interstate 65 South toward Bowling Green
Next take the Western Kentucky (WK) Parkway West, Exit 91
toward Paducah
Immediately exit on the 31W By-Pass North, Exit 136, toward Fort
Knox
Turn left at the first traffic light to turn onto College Street Road
The college is located directly on your right, watch for the signs.
From the Western Kentucky (WK) Parkway
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Take the 31W By-Pass North, Exit 136 and go toward Fort Knox,
Turn left at the first traffic light to turn onto College Street Road,
The college is located directly on your right, watch for the signs.
From Interstate 65 North or South
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Take the Western Kentucky (WK) Parkway West, Exit 91 toward
Paducah,
Immediately exit on the 31W By-Pass North, Exit 136, toward Fort
Knox,
Turn left at the first traffic light to turn onto College Street Road,
The college is located directly on your right, watch for the signs.
From Louisville Using 31W (Dixie Highway)
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Take 31W (Dixie Highway) South to Elizabethtown,
Turn right onto 31W By-Pass (about 1 mile past Towne Mall
Shopping Center),
Turn right at second traffic light onto College Street Road,
The college is located directly on your right, watch for the signs.
The Nursing Department is on the third floor of the RPC Building between the
Bookstore and OTB. Depending on how you enter the building, the elevator will
be either halfway down the hall, or immediately to your right. If there are only
number buttons, push “3.” If there are number and letter buttons, push “B.”
The nursing office is #307.
Room 212 is on the second floor of the RPC Building. If you enter the building
from Parking Lot D, you will be on the second floor. (After 4:00 p.m., you may
park closer to the building in Faculty/Staff parking.) Take the hallway to your
left; continue until you see the double doors of Room 212 on your right (next to
the restrooms).
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The Assessment Center is Room 129 of the RPC Building (across from the
Bookstore).
For more information regarding the
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM,
please contact:
DORA THOMAS, RN, MSN
Coordinator of Practical Nursing Program
(270) 706-8525
Email Contact is preferred.
[email protected]
or
Anita Sonner
Administrative Assistant
(270) 706-8526
[email protected]
620 College Street Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270/769-2371
Toll Free: 1-877-246-2322
www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu for information on the PN
program or any other programs offered by ECTC.
PREADMISSION CONFERENCE DATES
For Fall Class of 2016
January 26, 2016 @ 2:00-4:00 PM
February 16, 2016 @ 10:00-12:00 Noon
March 30, 2016 @ 3:00-5:00 PM
April 29, 2016 @ 11:00A-1:00 PM
Room 257
Academic Technical
Building
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