Maysville Community & Technical College - Cynthiana Extension

Nursing Programs Offered

LPN Program Details

The Practical Nursing program prepares individuals to practice under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Practical nurses work toward the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, observe and care for persons experiencing changes in their health processes, and evaluate health practices of patients. The PN program is offered on the Maysville, Rowan-Morehead, and Licking Valley-Cynthiana campuses, and at the Montgomery Extension.

Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program is based on a selective admissions process. Requirements are as follows:

-Application for admission
-Official high school transcript verifying graduation or official passing GED scores
-Official transcript from each college or university previously attended
-Compass or ACT scores
-Health care provider CPR certification (must keep current upon admission to the program)
-MNA 100 or NAA 100 must be completed before admission to the program
-Active status on the Kentucky State Nurse Aide Registry
-Successful completion of program pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher
-Attendance at a pre-admission conference

Length of Program Practical Nursing students on the Maysville and Rowan campuses will spend 18 months, upon acceptance into the program, completing the core practical nursing classes. Students at the Licking Valley campus and the Montgomery Extension will spend 4 semesters, upon acceptance into the program, completing the core classes. The PN program at the Licking Valley campus and the Montgomery Extension is offered in a part-time, night and weekend sequence. This is subject to change.

Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) at designated testing centers.