Integrated Nursing (LPN and RN exits)

The Integrated Nursing program provides a seamless educational curriculum in nursing with two exit points allowing you to choose a career as a LPN or RN. The program is also offered online, with clinical instruction delivered at local sites. Once you successfully complete the first year of nursing you can elect to take the LPN exam by successfully completing NIP 140 which provides PN role identification and additional clinical experience. Upon completion you will receive a diploma qualifying you to apply for licensure as a practical nurse. Following the successful completion of the second year, you will receive the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, allowing you to apply for licensure as a registered nurse.

Available Credentials

Associate in Applied Science

• Registered Nursing: 69-75 credit hours

Diploma

• Practical Nursing: 50-56 credit hours

Certificate

• Kentucky Medication Aide: 5 credit hours
• Certified Nurse Aide: 3 credit hours

For program course requirements, consult the Madisonville Advising Plan.

Employment Opportunities

Licensed Practical Nurses are employed in a variety of health care settings, such as: acute and long-term care facilities, home health agencies, clinics, schools, physician and dentist offices, industrial settings and rehabilitation agencies. The average salary in Kentucky for LPNs is $36,150.

Registered nurses work in a variety of settings: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hospice facilities, health departments, and industry. Graduates of the program are eligible to continue their education and complete a bachelor's degree in nursing through completion programs in surrounding four-year universities.

The average wage for an experienced nurse in the United States is $58,110. The overall outlook for employment in nursing is excellent. Thousands of job openings are expected to occur due to the replacement of experienced nurses leaving the nursing field with retirement.

Get more information about employment in nursing

Admission Requirements

Integrated Nursing is a selective admission program. In addition to MCC’s general admission requirements, candidates to the program must:

• Complete an application form by July 1 for the Spring semester and March 1 for Fall semester following conference attendance.
• Attend a mandatory Pre-Admission Conference at Madisonville Community College (View preadmission conference dates)
  • Pre-admission conferences are held at Madisonville Community College Health Sciences Campus (750 N. Laffoon St. in Madisonville). The Health Sciences Campus is located near the Regional Medical Center/Trover Health Systems Campus, and not at Madisonville Community College's North Campus.
  • No one will be admitted if more than fifteen minutes late to a conference, so it is very important to get directions and allow sufficient time for travel.
  • Applicants must stay for the entire conference to meet the application requirement.
• Submit a copy of COMPASS or ACT scores current within 5 years
• Submit official college transcripts

Students applying for admission into the first semester of MCC’s Integrated Nursing Program must submit an A2 score current within 5 years.

• Test may be scheduled by calling the Assessment Center at (270) 824-1702
• A study guide for the A2 may be ordered from Elsevier or at the MCC Bookstore

LPN students applying for admission into the third semester of MCC’s Integrated Nursing Program must take the ATI STEP Proctored Assessment. This assessment will be considered a part of the admission process for all LPN applicants submitting a file. Specifically, this assessment tool focuses on 8 areas of nursing practice that are based on the NCLEX-PN test plan.

• The STEP assessment is now available at the MCC Assessment Center at 100 School Avenue in Madisonville, KY. To schedule an appointment, contact Gloria Faulk at (270) 824-1702. The cost for the assessment is $38. Each individual will have a total of 3 hours to complete 180 test items. If interested, an online practice assessment is available at www.atitesting.com for a cost of $25.
• The LPN STEP Proctored Assessment can only be taken one time and you must acheive a minimum total score of 67 to be considered for admission. Your STEP test score will be included in your total points for admission.

Length of Program

• You can complete an associate in applied science in Registered Nursing in five semesters.
• You can complete a diploma in LPN in four semesters.
  • LPNs can typically enter the program, begin third semester classes, and earn the AAS in Registered Nursing in two semesters.
• The CNA and the KMA certificates can be completed in one semester.

For more information

Patty Simmons, Program Coordinator - ADN-RN program; Division Chair
(270) 824-1795
patricia.simmons@kctcs.edu  

Elaine Terry, Program Coordinator - LPN program
(270) 824-1798
rachel.terry@kctcs.edu

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.