Nursing Education Opportunities and Costs in Kentucky
Explore the diverse opportunities available for nurses in Kentucky, from employment in various healthcare settings to partnerships with universities for advancing degrees. Learn about the costs associated with nursing programs, including tuition, uniforms, vaccinations, and additional expenses. Discover financing options through scholarships and programs to support your education in the healthcare field.
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L U N C H & L E A R N 9 / 3 0 / 2 1 S A R A H B O N D , S U S A N H E D G E C O C K , M E L A N I E S A L L E E
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NURSES Employment Hospitals Clinics Government Agencies Travel Nursing Advancement Partnerships with select Universities to advance degree: RN-BSN or RN-MSN Leadership Specialty Roles Educators/Staff Development Pay Sign-On incentives Pay: Starting at $25-28/hr Differential pay Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Re- payment Relocation assistance
COST OF PROGRAM- ADN RN Approximate Cost *Many Vaccines are provided for free $179 per credit hour plus $8.00 per credit hour student fee Tuition - per semester (Kentucky resident) (as of Fall 2021) $100.00-150.00 Uniforms and Accessories *Pewter Grey & Black Shoes $700-800 Nursing Books *Used allowed $300 800.00 Laptop for testing (Chrome notebooks not allowed) AHA approved CPR course for Basic Life Support $ 50.00 See Health Care Provider MMR (2)* See Health Care Provider TB Skin Test (PPD) 2-step or Quantiferon See Health Care Provider Hepatitis B Series See Health Care Provider Varivax Series or Titer $25.00-50.00* Influenza vaccination $75.00-100.00 Tdap vaccination COVID-19 Vaccination See Health Care Provider* Included in tuition fee Liability Insurance $100.00 Castlebranch account (Background check, drug screen and immunization tracker) $50.00 150.00 for the first 3 semesters Nursing Skill pack $60.00 Included in tuition fee Examsoft testing software $800.00 Included in tuition fee ATI resource including Live Review course
C O S T O F P RO G R A M - L P N LPN Approximate Cost Tuition - total required for all semesters, full-time, in state resident, $179.00 per credit hour (subject to change) based on 53 credits and additional fees. $10,550.00 Uniforms and Accessories *Pewter Grey & Black Shoes $270.00 TB skin test, MMR and/or varicella vaccination or titer, TDAP vaccination and flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination, hepatitis vaccine-optional recommended. Cost varies Castle Branch on-line immunization/drug screen/background check tracking service (approximate cost) Examsoft testing service access (included in tuition) $100.00 $100.00 Integrated ATI Program (included in tuition) $1720.00 Books and lab kits $1150.00 Laptop (chrome book not compatible) $300 - $800 CPR course, includes mask, book, and card Cost varies
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION BCTC https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/affording-college/ https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/affording-college/paying-for-college/scholarships/index.aspx 15-to-Finish Scholarship taken 15 credit hours per semester for 2 consecutive semesters and you will be eligible for $ 500.00 ASPIRE (Academic Support Program Inspiring to Reach Excellence) Interest Form first generation college student Work Ready Kentucky Scholarships in healthcare, take up to 60 credit hours tuition free, enrolled taking at least 6 credit hours, Haven t already completed an associate or bachelor degree. Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship UK Scholarships UK Healthcare Nursing Education Scholarship https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/doctors-providers/nursing/nursing-education/scholarships Techs (only women) called the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education. The maximum award is $3,000. https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/peo-program-continuing-education-pce
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION Tuition scholarships for students with a minimum GPA, unmet financial needs, and actively enrolled in a nursing program. Fergus Hanson Memorial Scholarship fund https://www.lexingtonclinic.com/lexington-clinic-foundation/initiatives/medical-scholarships Kentucky Board of Nursing Scholarships Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund https://kbn.ky.gov/Education/Pages/nursing-incentive-scholarship-fund.aspx Nurse Tim Scholarship KY Career Center Contact Information Erin Meade, 606-424-3839, emeade@ckycareers.com https://kcc.ky.gov/training/Pages/Individuals.aspx Clinical Facilities UK LifePoint Ephriam McDowell Trilogy Cardinal Hill Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Chamberlain University Campbellsville University Galen College University of Louisville Indiana Wesleyan University Ottawa University Morehead State University Northern Kentucky University University of Phoenix Tuition Reimbursement & Student loan Repayment College Partnerships for Continuing Education
BCTC NURSING PROGRAMS LPN Danville (accelerated day program) Leestown (traditional day program) LPN-RN Bridge and RN Lawrenceburg (eve weekend) Leestown (day program)
PRE-REQS LPN RN Lawrenceburg & Leestown NAA 100 or Equivalent (SRNA) Danville Nurse Aide CPR Writing (ENG 101) Basic Psychology (PSY 110) Medical Terminology (AHS 115) Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 135) Leestown Nurse Aide CPR Writing or Comm (ENG 101 or COM 181/252) Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 135) CPR 100 or an approved AHA: BLS Course Quantitative Reasoning Course (Math) Anat & Physiology (BIO 137) Basic Psychology (PSY 110)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS LPN RN College benchmarks in math , english, reading Grade of "C" required for all pre-req's Cumulative GPA of >2.0 Danville admits every fall March 1 deadline Leestown admits every fall and spring March 1 and Oct 1 deadline Submit application to program by Feb 15 Cumulative GPA of > 2.5 Grade of "C" required for all pre-req's Sufficient to perform nursing skills Vision Hearing Motor
RN LENGTH OF TIME TO COMPLETE: 5 SEMESTERS Pre-reqs Ist Semester Nursing NSG 101 BIO 139 2nd Semester NSG 212 NSG 219 ENG 101 3rd NSG 211 NSG 229 BIO 225 4th NSG 213 NSG 239 Humanities elective
L P N L E N G T H O F T I M E TO C O M P L E T I O N Danville Campus Pre-requisites 1st Semester (fall) NPN 106 NPN 108 NPN 125 2nd Semester (spring) NPN 140 NPN 201 NPN 208 3rd Semester (summer 1st 6-weeks) NPN 210 NPN 215 Leestown Campus Pre-requisites 1st Semester (fall or spring) NPN 100 NPN 105 NPN 110 2nd Semester (fall or spring) NPN 125 NPN 130 NPN 135 NPN 201 3rd Semester (fall or spring) NPN 200 NPN205 NPN 210 NPN 215
APPLIC ATION PROCESS RN LPN Enroll at BCTC Enroll at BCTC Create Selective Admissions (SAS)Account Attend Preadmission Conference Take NLN PAX RN (admission test) Create Selective Admissions (SAS)Account Gather documents for application packet Take NLN PAX RN (admission test) Attend Preadmission Conference Gather documents for application packet Submit packet Submit packet Await notification of acceptance in program Await notification of acceptance in program
Admission is dependent on completion of prereqs, GPA and NLN PAX RN scores 3 general rankings: R N S E L E C T I V E A D M I S S I O N C R I T E R I A Rank 1 GPA 3.0 (or +) and Pax RN 111, 60% Reading & Science subscores (or +) Rank 2- GPA 2.75 (or +) and Pax RN 105, 55% Reading and Science subscores (or +) Rank 3 GPA (or +) and Pax RN 100, 50% Reading and Science subscores (or +)
Students are ranked based on the combination of the Verbal and Composite Scores on the NLN- PAX L P N The higher the score, the higher the probability of getting in program S E L E C T I V E A D M I S S I O N S C R I T E R I A To maintain spot, all pre-req's and requirements must be completed before program classes begin
MORE INFO LPN Practical Nursing LPN | BCTC (kctcs.edu) RN, LPN to RN Bridge Associate Degree Nursing | BCTC (kctcs.edu) Paramedic to RN (KCTCS: Trialing at Gateway) https://gateway.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/paramedic-to-rn-app.aspx
CONTACTS LPN Leestown: Connie Lamb connie.lamb@kctcs.edu Danville: Melanie Sallee melanie.sallee@kctcs.edu RN, LPN Bridge Leestown: Lawrenceburg: Dixie Webb dixie.webb@kctcs.edu Sarah Bond sarah.bond@kctcs.edu Pre-Health Advising Appt
