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2. ADN/ RN Program Overview Selective Admission Program 1 application cycle per year Prerequisites ◦ May start pre-reqs in any term ◦ Can be taken at your own pace ◦ Flexible scheduling Nursing program is hands-on, full-time, and class scheduling is not flexible

3. You Want To Be A Nurse You Want To Be A Nurse Absolutely! Maybe? Not sure? My mom told me to. 3

4. NURSING CAREER PATHWAYS 4

5. The BCTC Nursing Programs ◦ Medicaid Nurse Aide Certificate ◦ Kentucky Medication Aide Certificate ◦ 18 month Practical Nursing Diploma ◦ 2 year Associate Degrees Nursing

6. Academic Quality Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation ◦ Ensures a high standard of education ◦ Degrees are automatically recognized and accepted National League of Nursing Association

7. Steps Towards a PN Nursing Education Gather all of the documents required for consideration of the Nursing LPN program below and place in the large envelope provided: Print the Information Letter and the Letter of Intent Checklist below and submit the checklist with your packet Information Letter for ApplicantsInformation Letter for Applicants Letter of Intent Checklist Letter of Intent Checklist Students who are currently enrolled in classes at BCTC as a "Nursing LPN 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. 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), Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), or the COMPASS exam. This is also required of students with previous college work. 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. A pre-admission conference with the Practical Nursing Coordinator or the coordinator’s designee is required for consideration for application to the program (dates below). Pre-admission conferences for the Practical Nursing program are held every first and last Tuesday during the fall and spring semesters, not summer months, on Leestown campus in building A, room 208 at 11 a.m. No appointment is required. The process to apply including how an applicant can earn ranking points for admission will be discussed at the pre-admission conferences. PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Selective_Admissions/Practical_Nursing_LPN.aspx http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Selective_Admissions/Practical_Nursing_LPN.aspx

8. Steps Towards an ADN/ RN Nursing Education Gather all of the documents required for consideration of the Nursing RN program below and place in the large envelope provided: Print the Information Letter and the Letter of Intent Checklist below and submit the checklist with your packet Information Letter for ApplicantsInformation Letter for Applicants Letter of Intent Checklist 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. BCTC Registered Nursing Program. 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. Each applicant must attend a mandatory pre-admission conference. You may attend the conference of your choice and you must remain for the entire session. Conferences will be held on the Cooper and Lawrenceburg campuses. LEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION: http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Selective_Admissions/Nursing_RN.aspx http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Selective_Admissions/Nursing_RN.aspx

9. Frequently Asked Questions I have transfer credits from another school. How do I know if they count? ◦ All submitted transcripts with be officially equated for course equivalency after you are granted admission to the college. Meanwhile, you will meet with an academic advisor to determine, which pre-requisites will need to be completed at BCTC. How do I know where to start with Math and Writing courses? ◦ Visit the Advising and Assessment Center to have your ACT/SAT evaluated or take the COMPASS placement. ◦ If you have previous college math or writing credit, talk with an advisor.

10. Learn More About Health Careers There are hundreds of health careers –many jobs you may not have heard about This web site organizes Health careers into fields that focus on specific areas of health care or certain types of patients EHC can help: Go to www.ExploreHealthCareers.org www.ExploreHealthCareers.org Look for ‘Career Explorer’ Click on field to see a list of health careers

11. What will be BCTC Experience? Apply today! ◦ Start Summer or Fall 2010 ◦ Deadline April 30th Check us out through: ◦ www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu ◦ On-campus tour