Henderson Community College

Associate Degree Nursing Program

The Associate Degree Nursing Program prepares graduates to provide and manage client care and to become members within the discipline of nursing. Graduates of the two-year program are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Kentucky Board of Nursing investigates all prior legal convictions before allowing graduates to take the NCLEX.

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is organized around a clearly defined conceptual framework which combines general education and nursing education. The nursing education courses correlate classroom and clinical instruction in a variety of community agencies.

Nursing students must possess the desire to serve others and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity.

Application Procedures

Applicants must meet the following admission criteria prior to March 1 for consideration for the Summer (August) Semester and July 1 for consideration for the Fall (January) Semester.

	Attend a scheduled Pre-admission Conference
	Complete a Personal Data Form (at the Pre-admission Conference)
	Submit a "current" application to the college
	Submit official high school transcript or official GED scores
	Submit official transcripts of all post high school education
	Submit official results of the American College Test (ACT)

Consideration Process

In addition to the application procedures, the process to be considered for the Nursing Program is as follows:

	Complete all application procedures prior to the deadline
	Receive and return "Card of Inquiry"
	Receive and return "Verification Form"
	Receive notification regarding admission status
	If accepted, return "Card of Acceptance/Rejection"

Admission

Preference may be given to applicants with the following credentials:

	A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in 12 or more hours of college work taken within the Community College System, University of Kentucky, or any accredited institution
	A high school class ranking in the upper 50 percent or a GED standard score of 50 or better
	A composite standard score equal to 20 or above on the ACT, or a lower range score of 20 on the CPP
	Kentucky resident or live within the Henderson Community College service area

Applicants will be notified in writing of admission to the Nursing Program. After acceptance for admission, students are required to obtain the following laboratory tests: CBC, Urinalysis, Tuberculosis Skin Test, Rubella and Rubeola Titre. In addition, proof of immunity to hepatitis and tetanus must be provided. CPR certification for health professionals is also required.