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Associate
Degree Nursing Program
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum
was developed by the 13 nursing faculties in the community college system and
is organized around a clearly defined conceptual framework which combines general
education and nursing education. The nursing education courses correlate classroom
and clinical instruction in a variety of community agencies. Completion of the
program requires 72 credits in the specified curriculum.
The course contains 37 credit hours in nursing and 35 credit hours in general
education courses.
The graduate is prepared to be a provider of care
characterized by critical thinking, clinical experience, accountability, and commitment
to the value of caring; as a manager of care characterized by collaboration, organization,
delegation, accountability, advocacy, and respect for other health care workers;
and, as a member within the discipline of nursing characterized by commitment
to professional growth, continuous learning, and self development.
Progression
in the nursing program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of "C"
or better in each biological science, nursing, and mathmatics course, and maintenance
of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better. Credit may be awarded to Licensed
Practical Nurses who meet specific program requirements.
The credential
option available in this program is: Associate Degree Nursing (Associate in Applied
Science Degree).
Download our program
brochure and curriculum
guide or refer to the
KCTCS Catalog for more information about the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006,
(212) 363-5555, x 153.
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