The Practical Nurse works to assist physicians and nurses in providing routine patient care, patient health observation, and communicating patient instruction regarding medications and self-care. Graduates that meet the Kentucky Board of Nursing requirements and the program’s academic requirements may apply to the National Council License Exam (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The program includes hands-on courses that include laboratory skills and clinical rotations.
Routes of Entry
(a) Medical Assistant to Practical Nursing Bridge
*Hold an active CMA (AAMA) or RMA. Direct entry into Practical Nursing Core Courses!
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(b) Meet the Entry Assessments: Wonderlic – Minimum Score of 18
KBN Benchmarks:
Pass rates:
Classes are taught in a subject-focused curriculum where the student takes only 1 course at a time and attends just 2 days per week. The classes meet from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on either a Monday/Wednesday or a Tuesday/Thursday depending on the class schedule for that term.
Program Length: 54 Weeks
Total Clock Hours: 912
Eligibility for Licensure
If a student has successfully completed all the programs courses, the student is then eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN and the institution will make attestation to the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
The Kentucky Board of Nursing during the March 2024 Board Meeting recommends that Medical Career and Technical College PN Program, Richmond Ky receive full program approval.
Tuition: $16,800
Fees Total: $2,775
Fees include Registration fee ($100), Student liability insurance ($150), Lab/Supply fee ($1,050), Graduation fee ($150), Pinning fee ($100), Program fee ($875), and Academic Services ($350).
Earn your Practical Nursing diploma! Develop nursing skills in the medical-surgical area, obstetrical and pediatric, with mental health and elderly care included. The role of the Practical Nurse focuses on the technical skills and judgment necessary to organize and provide nursing care interventions to patients.
Call TODAY @ (859) 624-1988 to schedule an appointment!
Meet one of the Entry Routes.
Submit the following:
Main Campus
630 University Shopping Center
Richmond, KY 40475
Separate Educational Center
2424 Sir Barton Way, #125
Lexington, KY 40509
Medical Career & Technical College is Institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Continue your education at Medical Career & Technical College today! Join us for Medical Career Training in 1 year; you only take one class at a time and attend just two days a week! Become a Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Massage Therapist, Practical Nursing, or a Veterinary Assistant!
MAIN Campus: Richmond
Separate Educational Center: Lexington