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MAYSVILLE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

Our Philosophy

Practical nurses are integral members of the healthcare system, prepared to provide nursing care

and health promotion activities to individuals across the lifespan in various healthcare settings

under the direction of the registered nurse, licensed physician, and/or dentist.

The statement of philosophy and the objectives of the program are consistent with the philosophy

and mission statement of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and are

supported by the works of Marjory Gordon, Abraham Maslow, and Erik Erikson.

The faculty believe:

Nursing is an art and a science that assists individuals across the lifespan with health promotion

activities. Inherent to nursing are continued practice, education, and growth.

Practical Nursing is administered by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System

(KCTCS), with joint emphasis on didactic and clinical instruction. The practical nurse is

prepared to assist with health promotion and to provide nursing care to individuals across the

lifespan utilizing interpersonal communication skills and the nursing process. Practical Nursing

Education emphasizes the need for ongoing development of nursing knowledge and skills.

Learning is a life-long process that produces change in behavior. This process enables the

individual to become a productive, responsible member of an ever-changing society. We believe

that learning proceeds from simple to complex and is enhanced through critical thinking and

stimulation of the senses.

The individual is a unique, holistic being, worthy of dignity with right to self-determination. The

individual has functional health patterns, based on basic human needs across the lifespan, with

rights and responsibilities in relation to self, family, and social groups.

Health is a fundamental right that allows individuals, families, or communities to develop their

potential to the fullest.

Environment encompasses the interaction of biological, social-cultural, and physical components

which influence health.

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THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS.

Tuition (includes Lab, Technology, Internet, Parking, and Library Fees)

Resident, Per Credit Hour (including Brown & Adams Counties in Ohio via reciprocity agreement) 182.00

Non-Resident, Per Credit Hour 538.00

Textbooks 1,000.00

ATI Access (per semester) 500.00

UNIFORMS (estimated)

Uniforms/Lab Coat/Shoes 150.00

REQUIRED BEFORE CLINICALS

Background Check/Drug Screen * 90.00

Immunizations/Bloodwork * 70.00

Liability Insurance (per semester) 11.00

Stethoscope 25.00

Watch (with second hand) 40.00

Blood Pressure Cuff 30.00

Scissors 7.00

* Meadowview Regional Medical Center fee scale

GRADUATION EXPENSES

State Licensure Examination-Kentucky (NCLEX) 310.00

Diploma Fee 15.00

Graduation Pictures (optional) 30.00

Nursing Pin 50.00

OTHER

Student Nurse Association 50.00

State Meetings (optional) 250.00

CLINICAL SITES

Meadowview Regional Medical Center

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Eastern State Hospital

Ohio Valley Manor

Maysville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Fleming County Hospital

Various Community Centers

Windsor Care

Robertson County Nursing Home

Pioneer Trace

St. Claire

Various other Clinical Sites/Note: clinical Sites Subject to Change

TUITION IS SET BY THE COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND THE KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM AND IS SUBJECT TO INCREASE.

THE LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER IS DETERMINED BY THE KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM AND IS SUBJECT TO INCREASE DEPENDENT ON THE CARRIER.

Rev. 10/02/2019



ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEES

Practical Nursing Program - PN Health Sciences Division

Program offered at:

Maysville Campus

Rowan Campus

Belinda (MYC) 606-759-7141 ext. 66102Amy (MC) 606-783-1538 ext. 66334 Curriculum

Practical Nursing Diploma

Pre-requisites Required:

NAA Nursing Asst (KY State Nurse Aide Registry) CPR Healthcare Provider Level Certification BIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab or 4 BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and (4) BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)

Required General Education & Support Courses:

AHS 100 Human Growth & Development or 2 PSY 110 General Psychology and (3) PSY 223 Developmental Psychology (3) AHS 115 Medical Terminology or 3 AHS 120 Medical Terminology or (1) CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek/Latin or (3) OST 103 Medical Office Terminology or (3) CIT 105 Computer Literacy (3) TEC 200 Technical Communication or 3 ENG 101 Writing I or (3) COM 252 Intro to Interpersonal Communications or (3) COM 181 Basic Public Speaking (3)

Required Core Courses:

NPN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Care 6 NPN 111 Pharmacology 3 NPN 125 Mental Health 3 NPN 135 Introduction to Health Deviations 6 NPN 201 Childbearing Family 3 NPN 202 Med-Surg Alterations I 6 NPN 206 Med-Surg Alterations II 6 NPN 210 Clinical Practicum 4 NPN 215 Nursing Trends & Issues 1

TOTAL CREDITS 53 - 61

About the Program The Practical Nursing Program prepares individuals to practice within the legal scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Use of the nursing process at the practical nursing level toward the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in their health processes, and the evaluation of health practices of patients are emphasized. Classroom instruction in theory and basic nursing skills is provided on

campus. Clinical experience is provided in health care facilities.

Unique Requirements for Admission Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program is based on a selective admissions process. Requirements are: ▪ application for admission to college;▪ official transcripts from each college or university previously

attended;▪ official high school transcript verifying graduation or official

passing GED scores; ▪ recent ACT (or equivalent) scores of 18 or greater or COMPASS

scores from Category I (COMPASS scores strongly preferred)and TEAS scores;

▪ attendance at one Pre-Admission Conference per admission cycle;

▪ must be on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry;▪ current Red Cross or American Heart Association Healthcare

Provider level CPR certification (online certification notacceptable).

Additional Information ▪ Transportation to the community agencies is the responsibility of each

student.▪ The Kentucky Board of Nursing may deny a nursing graduate admission

to the NCLEX-PN Exam if an individual has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony which involves acts that bear directly on the qualifications of the graduate to practice nursing.

More detailed and updated information on this program may be available at www.maysville.kctcs.edu

Rev. 11/09/2020

Career Potential Variety of health care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and child care centers.

Certificates Available in: Medicaid Nurse Aide

Maysville Campus Rowan Campus

Licking Valley Campus Montgomery Extension

Kentucky Medication Aide Maysville Campus Rowan Campus

Licking Valley Campus Montgomery Extension

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.maysville.kctcs.edu/



SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT

Student Name ____ _____________________ PSID __________________________

Preference I

TEAS Adjusted

Individual Sub-Tests

Possible Points = 30 TEAS

OVERALL SCORE

READING SCIENCE MATH SCORE POINTS

SCORE POINTS SCORE POINTS SCORE POINTS 94 – 100 5

91 - 100 10 91 – 100 10 91 – 100 10 86 – 93 4

86 – 90 9 81- 90 9 86 – 90 9 78 – 85 3

80 – 85 8 71 – 80 8 80 – 85 8 69 – 77 2

75 – 79 7 61 – 70 7 75 – 79 7 60 – 68 1

70 – 74 6 46 – 60 6 70 – 74 6 ______ = ______ Score Points 65 – 69 5 40 – 45 5 65 – 69 5

61 – 64 4 35 – 39 4 61 – 64 4

56 – 60 3 30 – 34 3 56 – 60 3 ACT SCORES

51 – 55 2 25 – 29 2 51 – 55 2 Score Area Points

0 – 50 1 0 - 24 1 0 - 50 1 19 > Math/Alg 1

READING SCIENCE MATH 18 > Writing 1

______ = ______ Score Points

______ = ______

Score Points

______ = ______

Score Points

20 > Reading 1

ACT POINTS _____

Preference

II

Previous College Experience

POINTS COURSE

2 Computer Literacy

2 ENG 101 or COM 181 or COM 252 or TEC 200

2 or 4 AHS 100 or PSY 110 and PSY 223

2 or 4 BIO 135 or BIO 137 and BIO 139

2 AHS 115 or AHS 120 or CLA 131 or OT 103

Preference

IV

College GPA*

POINTS GPA

12 2.50 – 2.99 14 3.00 – 3.24 16 3.25 – 3.49 18 3.50 – 3.74 20 3.75 – 4.00

*Must have at least twelve (12) credit hours from

MCTC to earn points.

Preference

III

Biology Grades

POINTS COURSE GRADE

8 / 4 / 2 BIO 135 (or) A / B / C

8 / 4 / 2 BIO 137 and A / B / C

8 / 4 / 2 BIO 139 A / B / C

Summary of Applicant Review

Preference

Points

I TEAS & COMPASS or ACT

II Previous College Experience

III Biology Grades

IV College GPA

TOTAL

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Program Coordinator Date

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Program Representative Date

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Student Development Representative Date

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Academic Representative Date

Rev. 8/22/2019

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When do I send the information to the KBN? The letter of explanation and certified copy of the court record must accompany your letter of self-report and/or your application.

What is the letter of explanation? The letter of explanation is a personally written summary of the events that led to your conviction. It gives you the opportunity to tell what happened and to explain the circumstances that led to your conviction.

Where do I get the certified copy of the court record? You should contact the court clerk in the county where the conviction occurred to obtain a certified copy of the court record. The certification verifies the conviction, date of the conviction and the judgment entered against you.

What if the court can’t find a record of my conviction? If a court record has been “purged” or expunged, you may submit a statement from the court to affirm that the physical record no longer exists. This statement will be accepted in lieu of the court record.

What additional information may be requested from me? The most frequently requested information is proof of compliance with a court ordered alcohol education/treatment program or of successful completion of a court ordered probation.

Do I report a conviction that has been appealed? You should report the appealed conviction to the KBN.

Will the KBN verify my criminal history? Yes. The KBN requires a state and federal criminal history search on applicants. The record search is NOT the official court record. Discrepancies related to criminal convictions or failure to report a criminal conviction will delay the processing of the application.

What if I fail to report a conviction(s)?

Failing to report a conviction on your application, or failing to report a conviction within ninety (90) days of entry of the final judgment is a violation of the nursing law and you could be subjected to disciplinary action. In some situations the Board may issue a consent decree. A consent decree is not “formal” disciplinary action taken by the Board. The consent decree will consist of the applicant paying a civil penalty to the Board before the license is issued.

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MANDATORY REPORTING OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

State law requires that licensed/credentialed individuals report criminal convictions to the Kentucky Board of Nursing within ninety (90) days of the conviction, KRS 314.109. Kentucky Board of Nursing Administrative Regulation 201 KAR 20:370, an application for license/credential, also requires applicants to report criminal convictions and states what must be submitted when reported. This brochure addresses the most commonly asked questions by individuals with criminal convictions. For additional information, contact the Board office or visit our website.

KENTUCKY BOARD OF NURSING 312 WHITTINGTON PKY, SUITE 300

LOUISVILLE KY 40222-5172 1-800-305-2042 OR 502-429-3300

http://kbn.ky.gov

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What criminal convictions must I report to the Kentucky Board of Nursing?

The Kentucky Nursing Laws require that ALL misdemeanor and felony convictions occurring in Kentucky or any other state, regardless of when they occurred, must be reported to the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Federal and military convictions must also be reported. Any person licensed/credentialed by the KBN shall, within ninety (90) days of entry of the final judgment, notify the KBN in writing of any misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction in this or any other jurisdiction. Upon learning of any failure to notify the KBN under this section, the KBN may initiate disciplinary action under KRS 314.089. Traffic related misdemeanors, with the exception of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), conviction(s) do not have to be reported.

What is the Board’s definition of a conviction? KRS Chapter 314.011(22) defines a conviction as the following: (a) An unvacated adjudication of guilt; (b) Pleading no contest or nolo contender or entering an Alford plea; or (c) Entering a guilty plea pursuant to a pretrial diversion order; Regardless of whether the penalty is rebated, suspended, or probated. You should contact the court to determine whether the above definition of conviction applies to you.

How do I know whether I’ve been convicted of a crime? You have been convicted if you have pled guilty to, entered an Alford plea or Nolo Contendre plea, have entered into a pre-trial diversion program or were found guilty of a criminal offense in any court. You should contact the court to determine whether the conviction was a violation, misdemeanor or felony offense.

What if my charge was dismissed? You are not required to report charges that have been dismissed by the court.

Do I report convictions when I was a juvenile? Juvenile convictions that occurred when you were under the age of 18 do not need to be reported unless you were convicted as an adult.

How will my conviction be reviewed? There are three methods of criminal conviction review:

1. Staff Member Review 2. Board Member Review 3. Credentials Review Panel

A determination will be made to request additional information, request a personal interview with you or approve your application.

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How long will it take for my conviction to be reviewed? It may take up to three or more months to review your information. You may be contacted by mail if additional information is needed.

Will my conviction make me ineligible for a nursing license? Not necessarily. The statute states that the KBN may take action on criminal convictions that bear directly on an individual’s qualifications or ability to practice nursing. The regulation clarifies that the type of convictions referred to are those that involve dishonesty, substance abuse, sexual offenses, breach of trust, danger to the public safety, or physical harm or endangerment.

Can I be denied licensure?

Yes. The KBN can deny a license for criminal conviction(s). What if l am denied licensure, what can I do? You may request a formal hearing before a KBN hearing panel. Your request must be in writing:

o You will be notified of the date, time, and location of the hearing o You may bring legal counsel o The panel will make a recommendation regarding the approval or Denial

of your application for licensure. Will a Denial of licensure be on my permanent KBN record?

Yes. Denial of licensure is a formal disciplinary action. The Denial will be published in the KBN Connection and reported to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Disciplinary Data Bank.

What if the KBN previously reviewed my conviction?

Attach a letter of explanation to the application to inform the KBN about previous conviction reviews.

What documents do I need to submit to the Board when reporting my conviction(s)?

For felony conviction(s): o Submit a letter of explanation for each conviction o Provide certified copy of court records

For misdemeanor conviction(s) and (DUI) conviction(s) five (5) years old or less:

o Submit a letter of explanation for each conviction o Provide certified copy of court records

For misdemeanor conviction(s) and (DUI) conviction(s) over five (5) years old:

o No documentation required

MAYSVILLE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL

COLLEGE


POLICY ON READMISSION

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR READMISSION BY THE NURSING

ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE, THE APPLICANT MUST

• submit a written request to the Coordinator of the Practical Nursing Program.

• meet current guidelines for admission to both the college and the nursing program.

• attend one (1) pre-admission conference per admission cycle.

• show competency for prior semester by taking an ATI examination with at least a score of Level 2

and meeting the national mean or by passing the previous term’s Med-Surg final examination with th

≥ seventy-nine percent (79%) proficiency. Testing will be limited to one (1) attempt. Students will

also be required to demonstrate proficiency of skills from all previously completed courses. Only

one (1) attempt is allowed. Students must be recommended by nursing faculty from the past

semester.

• No e-mails will be accepted as letters of request to coordinator and/or faculty.

• All written requests must have applicant’s signature on it.

A STUDENT MAY BE READMITTED TO THE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM ONE (1)

TIME. THE NURSING ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE MAY RECOMMEND READMISSION A

SECOND (2ND) TIME, IF A STUDENT FURNISHES SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OF REMEDIAL

STUDY, ADDITIONAL PREPARATION, OR RESOLUTION OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO

UNSUCCESSFUL COURSE COMPLETION. THERE IS NO CONSIDERATION FOR A THIRD

ADMISSION.

IF MORE THAN THREE (3) YEARS HAVE ELAPSED SINCE INITIAL ENROLLMENT IN ANY

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM, AN APPLICANT MUST REPEAT ALL NURSING

COURSES.

NOTE: If a student has set out one (1) semester, a college admission application is to be completed. If

one (1) year has elapsed, a college admission application long form will be required. Completion of

admission forms is the responsibility of the student.

Rev. 09/01/2017



REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY STUDENT

CHECK-OFF SHEET

Document Due Date**

College Requirement

□ Nurse Aide Abuse Registry Certification At Orientation

□ CPR Certification or Re-Certification Last day of first week of class

□ Professional Liability Insurance Proof Last day of first week of class

□ TB Skin Test/PPD/Chest X-Ray Last day of first week of class

Clinical Facility Requirement (Possible)

□ Drug Screen (EHUDS)* See Below

□ Criminal Background Check* See Below

□ Rubella Titer Last day of first week of class

□ Varicella Immunization Record or Titer Last day of first week of class

□ Mumps Immunization Record or Titer Last day of first week of class

□ Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (HBSAB)(Series of 3) Last day of first week of class

OR

□ Acute Hepatitis Panel (HEPACUTE) Last day of first week of class

□ Respirator Fit Test Last day of first week of class

Determined by Individual Facility

□ Influenza Immunization Last day of first week of class

* The drug screen/background check is performed by the facility with results given to the student.

These results do not become part of the student’s file. However, it is the student’s responsibility to

provide a copy of the drug screen/background check to the clinical instructor to be submitted to

each clinical facility upon request. New students are required to complete background check/drug

screen by the last day of the first week of class. Readmitted students are required to complete

background check/drug screen by the first day of class.

Other Information (Strongly Recommended)

□ Tetanus Immunization/Booster Last day of first week of class

** or as specified by course

Rev. 10/15/2015

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