Integrated Nursing Program
Program advisors: Linda Thomas and Elaine Terry
Program Description
The integrated Nursing program provides a seamless educational curriculum in nursing with two exit points allowing students to choose a career as a LPN or RN. Students who successfully complete the first year of nursing can elect to take the LPN exam by successfully completing NIP140 which provides PN role identification and additional clinical experience. Upon completion they will receive a diploma qualifying them to apply for licensure as practical nurses. Following the successful completion of the second year, students will receive the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, qualifying them to apply for licensure as registered nurses.
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69-72 | Download RTF |
Diploma
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | 50-53 | Download RTF |
Certificate
| Area | Hours to Complete |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Medication Aide | 44-47 |
| Certified Nurse Aide | 3 |
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. Salaries in Kentucky range from between $18,000 - $30,000.
Associate degree nurses as 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 starting salary is $32,000 for a staff nurse in the Madisonville area. The average wage for an experienced nurse in the United States is a low of $42,102 and a high of $48,182. 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.
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
- Application for admission
(154 K) - High School transcript or GED
- ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores (current within 5 years)
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- Age verification (must be 16 years of age)
The following must be completed before being accepted into the program. Submit the following information to the Program Coordinator:
- Letter of application to program coordinator by July 1 for the Spring semester and March 1 for Fall semester
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Attend a mandatory Pre-Admission Conference at Madisonville Community College
View Preadmission Conference dates (43 K)
- Copy of COMPASS / ACT Scores
- TEAS score
- Test may be scheduled by calling the Assessment Center at (270) 824-1702
- A Study Guide for the NET may be ordered from Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC. at http://www.atitesting.com.
- Official college transcripts
Length of Program
- CNA or Nurse Aide Certificate – 1 semester
- KMA certificate – 3 semesters
- LPN diploma – 4 semesters
- RN degree – 5 semesters
Classes Needed
Certified Nurse Aide
- NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills
Student may exit with Certified Nurse Aide certificate
Kentucky Medication Aide
Prerequisites
- BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
or - BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and - BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
or - Demonstrate competence
- COM 181 Basic Public Speaking
or - COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications
- ENG 101 Writing I
- PY 110 General Psychology
First Semester
- AHS 100 Human Growth and Development
or - PSY 223 Developmental Psychology
- FHM 100 Dosage Calculations
- NIP 110 Foundations of Nursing Care
- NIP 115 Fundamentals of Clinical Practice
Second Semester
- NIP 120 Maternal-Child Care
- NIP 125 Medical-Surgical Concepts A
- NIP 130 Medical-Surgical Concepts B
Student may exit with Kentucky Medication Aide certificate
Practical Nursing
Student may exit with Licensed Practical Nurse credential by taking
- NIP 140 Nursing Practicum / LPN Role
A student in the Registered Nursing track may opt to take NIP 140 and obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse credential and continue to the third semester of the Registered Nursing track.
Registered Nursing
Third Semester
- MT 150 College Algebra
- NIP 205 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
- NIP 210 Advanced Nursing Practice
Fourth Semester
- ENG 102 Writing II
- NIP 215 Leadership and Specialty
- Heritage / Humanities elective
Additional Electives
If additional electives are needed, please take one or more of the following:
- NSG 100 Preparation for Nursing
- NSG 126 Pharmacology in Nursing
- NSG 270 Genetic Disorders
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.