Nursing is one of the most rewarding and challenging careers you can choose. You’ll get the opportunity to help people every day while working with the latest technology in one of the most needed health fields. Nursing is unique because it represents so many career paths. Depending on your interests and skills, you can focus on dozens of nursing specialties. You can always get more training to move on to other areas of interest too.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program for Registered Nurse provides continuing/workforce education for nurses in the service area. The ADN program prepares graduates who can:
Nursing is a very portable career. Jobs may be found throughout the country. You can work in places from doctor's offices and schools to hospitals. As you complete additional education (bachelor's and master's degrees and certifications), more focused opportunities will become available, such as Nurse Practitioner.
The nursing programs at Hopkinsville Community College have a selection admission process. Admission will be granted to the students who have:
Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program may be limited because of available laboratory facilities in the community, as well as limited faculty and financial resources at the community college.
Enrollment in the Practical Nursing Program may be limited because of available laboratory facilities in the community, as well as limited faculty and financial resources at the community college.
Nursing Assistant Skills I (NAA100) is taught each semester (fall, spring, and summer) at the Hopkinsville campus and the Ft. Campbell campus. This course will provide knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in a long term setting. The focus is communication, infection control, safety, resident/patient rights, and basic nursing skills.
A 75 hour nurse aid course is a pre-requisite for admission to the RN and PN programs. HCC’s NAA 100 will fulfill this requirement. This requirement must be completed by the admission cycle deadline. The nurse aide course must be less than three (3) years old or the applicant must hold an active status on a state nurse aide registry. This course has a strict attendance policy with no room to miss class. Immunizations (PPD and Hepatitis B), liability insurance, and CPR certification are required for the course. The nurse aide student must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Please note that no military coursework or certification may be considered to fulfill the nurse aide requirement for the RN and PN programs. When you have successfully completed NAA 100 you may take a state certification exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
Fundamentals of Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy (PHB120) is taught at the Hopkinsville campus each fall and spring semester. Fundamental techniques of areas of the clinical laboratory appropriate to the phlebotomist are introduced. Included is a study of medical ethics, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, professional organizations, communication, record keeping, specimen collection, chain of custody, laboratory safety, and quality control. Blood work required: Varicella, PPD, rubeola, and rubella. CPR certification and liability insurance are required as well.
Kelley Sandefur, Allied Health Division AssistantOffice: Hopkinsville Campus, Technology Center 224Phone: (270) 707-3840 or 1-866-534-2224(5 digit ext. 73840)Email: kelley.sandefur@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.