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Practical Nursing Program
 Practical nurses perform duties in
the care of clients of all ages, newborn to the elderly.
Their duties include such things as daily care of patients,
taking vital signs, applying dressings, and giving medicines.
Practical nurses may work in hospitals, clinics, health agencies,
doctors offices, schools, nursing homes, on private duty, and
in home health and industry.
The Practical Nursing Program at West Kentucky Community
& Technical College provides the basic knowledge and skills
for beginning practice as a practical nurse.
Classroom instruction is closely correlated with guided clinical
practice in affiliating health care agencies.
 The program's focus is on the
scientific and social foundations basic to practical nursing
and the care of individuals of all age groups with commonly
occurring health problems. Graduates are eligible to take the
examination required for a license to practice in Kentucky or
any state of choice.
Download our program
brochure and curriculum
guide or refer to the KCTCS Catalog for more information
about the Practical Nursing Program.
Practical Nursing graduates may
receive credit hours toward an associate
degree in nursing.
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