Somerset Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares graduates to provide and manage client care and to become members within the discipline of nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination and practice as a RN in entry level staff positions.

The Somerset Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; (212) 363-5555/ext. 153.

When and How do I get started with this degree?

Contact the nursing program office to obtain an information packet. Copies of the following materials must be on file in the Program Coordinator’s office before March 1:

-Application for admission to SCC, submitted to the Admissions Office.
-Official high school transcript indicating that the applicant has or will complete a high school course of study or a passing GED official score report, submitted to the Admissions Office.
-Transcripts of all post-secondary work completed at other institutions, submitted to the Admissions Office.
-Results of the ACT or NLN (National League for Nursing) Pre-Entrance Exam. The NLN Exam may be taken only once during each admissions cycle, and must be taken at SCC.
-A pre-admission conference with the Nursing Coordinator or his/her designee is required prior to an applicant’s consideration by the Associate Degree Nursing Admissions Committee. YOU MUST ATTEND ONE CONFERENCE during each admissions period (unless waived by the Nursing Coordinator). Attending a conference at another Community College will not be acceptable.
-Letter of intent form will be distributed during the pre-admission conference and is required as a part of the application process.
-Completion of a minimum 75 hours nursing assistant course or its equivalent and proof of active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry in Kentucky.

LPN Program Details

Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital part of the health care team and are employed in a variety of health care settings. LPN’s provide care for clients of all ages. In addition to providing routine bedside care, they evaluate client needs, plan, and implement quality care as well as supervise the care provided by Nursing Assistants. In offices and clinics, they may also make appointments, keep records, and perform other clinical duties. Those who work in private homes may provide complex care and teach family members simple nursing tasks.

The Practical Nursing Program prepares individuals to practice within the legal scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN licensing examination and practice as an LPN in entry level staff positions.