Updated: September 11, 2020
**If you are interested in Spring 2021 admission, you must attend a Pre-Admission Conference session during the fall semester. The conference will be
available online. Please check this page beginning September 25 to access the online
Pre-Admission Conference. The deadline to apply will be October 30, 2020.**
Posted: September 11, 2020
SPRING 2021 ADMISSION CYCLE UPDATE:
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The Pre-Admission Conference will be offered in an online format. The link will be posted to this webpage by September 25.
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The ACT requirement will be waived for all applicants for Spring 2021 admission due to some local testing sites being unavailable.
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The PAX-RN exam is still mandatory for all applicants to the RN Program.
The NACE exam is still mandatory for all applicants to the LPN To RN Bridge Program. -
October 30 is the deadline to submit the Nursing application and PAX or NACE score report. Instructions on how to obtain the application and submit the score report will be provided at the Pre-Admission Conference.
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Applications will only be accepted for:
RN Program- Spring 2021
LPN To RN Bridge Program - Spring 2021
PAX-RN AND NACE EXAM SESSIONS:
Remote proctored exam sessions are available through NLN. Please scroll down to the
section about the PAX and NACE exams for details on how to register. Based on information
from NLN, remote exams will use Examity with a live proctor.
The HCC Workforce Assessment Center continues to work with NLN to finalize NLN's new
registration site for on-campus test sessions. At this time, we do not expect registration
for on-campus test sessions to be available until at least September 28. Once the
new registration site is operational, the web link will be provided on this page.
If you plan to apply for the October 30 deadline, the remote proctored exam is the
only option available until the new registration site is operational. We apologize
for any inconvenience as NLN finalizes the new process for on-campus exams.
What Is Nursing?
The Hopkinsville Community College Nursing Program prepares graduates for a challenging career in health care. Both the Associate Degree in Nursing (Registered Nursing) and the diploma in Practical Nursing will open a wide array of opportunities that can lead to career advancement in acute and chronic care of patients. The goals of nursing education at HCC are to develop the ability in graduates to enhance human flourishing, demonstrate sound nursing judgment, develop professional identity and possess a spirit of inquiry in order to improve patient outcomes.
What are my career choices?
Job opportunities as a Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to: hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, child care centers, educational facilities, and physician's offices.
Job opportunities as a Licensed Practical Nurse include, but are not limited to: hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician offices, and home health care.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
- Registered Nursing Program (RN Program)
- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: 2-year program (4 semesters)
- RN Program Admission Packet (updated 9/11/2020)
- RN Program Curriculum Requirements
- RN Student Handbook
- RN Program Admission Packet (updated 9/11/2020)
- See Admission Packet for curriculum changes effective for Fall 2019
- WE ADMIT TO THE RN PROGRAM EVERY FALL AND SPRING
- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: 2-year program (4 semesters)
- Practical Nursing Program (PN Program)
- Diploma: 11-month program (August-June)
- PN Program Admission Packet (updated 9/11/2020)
- PN Program Curriculum Requirements
- PN Student Handbook
- PN Program Admission Packet (updated 9/11/2020)
- THE NEXT ADMISSION CYCLE WILL BE FOR FALL 2021.
- Diploma: 11-month program (August-June)
- LPN To RN Bridge (3 semesters)
- Successful completion of 3 semesters in the RN Program will result in the awarding
of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree
- LPN To RN Bridge Information (updated 9/11/2020)
- LPN To RN Bridge Curriculum Requirements
- Student Handbook - same as RN Student Handbook listed above
- WE ADMIT TO THE LPN TO RN BRIDGE EVERY FALL AND SPRING
- Successful completion of 3 semesters in the RN Program will result in the awarding
of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree
- NEW! Transition Medic To RN (4 semesters)
- Potential student who has achieved Level 10 status as a military medic (MOS 68W) may be awarded credit for up to 6 credit hours from the clinical component in the 1st and 2nd semesters of the RN program.
- Successful completion of the 2-year (4 semester) program will result in the awarding
of the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree.
- Transition Medic To RN Admission Packet (Updated 9/11/2020)
- Transition Medic To RN Curriculum Requirements
- Student Handbook - same as RN Student Handbook listed above
- ADMISSION BEGINS FALL 2021 (DELAYED FROM SPRING 2021) - Nursing applications will be available at Pre-Admission Conference hosted during Spring 2021. Deadline to apply will be May 15, 2021.
Certificates
- Medicaid Nurse Assistant
- Advanced Nursing Assistant
Diploma
- Practical Nurse
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the RN or PN Program, the below requirements must be met.
- Complete Pre-requisite courses - See above links for the Admission Packet and Curriculum Requirements for specific courses for each program
- Have an active status on a state nurse aide registry - This would show current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Submit ACT scores to the HCC Admissions and Records office
- RN Eligibility Requirement: ACT composite score of 20 or higher
- PN Eligibility Requirement: ACT composite score of 18 or higher
- Submit NLN pre-admission exam scores to the HCC Nursing Department
- Applicants to the RN or PN program must take the PAX-RN exam
- RN Eligibility Requirement: PAX-RN composite score of 111 or higher
- PN Eligibility Requirement: PAX-RN composite score of 99 or higher
- Applicants to the LPN to RN Bridge program must take the NACE exam
- NACE minimum recommended score is a composite of 76%
- Applicants to the Transition Medic To RN program must take the PAX-RN exam
- Eligibility Requirement: PAX-RN composite score of 111 or higher
- Applicants to the RN or PN program must take the PAX-RN exam
- Attend a Pre-Admission Conference (PAC) - Nursing applications distributed at this session
- Submit a Nursing application by May 15 for Fall Admission and by October 30 for Spring Admission
- Complete all HCC admission procedures, including the submission of official transcripts from any college where credit was received
Mandatory Pre-Admission Conference (PAC)
For the Spring 2021 admission cycle, applications will be accepted for:
Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN) - 2 years
LPN to RN Bridge Program (LPN with active license) - 3 semesters
The next admission cycle for the Practical Nursing (PN) and Medical Assisting (MA) programs as well as the NEW Transition Medic To RN Program will be for Fall 2021. Details will be available in early February 2021.
Information About PAX-RN and NACE
Pre-Admission Exams
Hopkinsville Community College is a testing facility for the National League for Nursing's PAX-RN and NACE pre-admission exams. Information on how to register for the exams can be found in the below links.
Updated: September 11, 2020
REMOTE PROCTORED EXAM SESSIONS: Students can take the PAX or NACE exam at home with
the use of a NLN remote proctor. Exam proctoring appointments may be available on
weekdays and weekends as well as daytime and evening. For the registration process
from NLN, please click HERE. (HCC is not responsible for any of the information contained in this link.) We have recently been advised students should choose the PAX or NACE exam option
for Examity when purchasing the remote exam.
NOTE: HCC cannot assist with the registration or payment processes for remote exam
sessions as this is handled directly by NLN.
ON-CAMPUS EXAM SESSIONS: NLN is working on a new registration site for students who
want to register for on-campus test sessions. The HCC Workforce Assessment Center
continues to work with NLN to finalize this process. On-campus PAX or NACE exam sessions
are not expected to be available for registration until at least September 28. Once
NLN's new registration site is operational, the web link will be provided on this
page.
NLN PAX-RN Information (for applicants to the traditional RN program, PN program, or Transition Medic To RN program)
- PAX-RN must be taken prior to the application deadline for the admission cycle for which you are applying.
- Number of seats per exam session are limited for on-campus sessions.
- Availability of remote proctoring appointments are managed by NLN and/or their remote proctoring service.
- Minimum scores for eligibility:
- RN Program/Transition Medic To RN Program - composite of 111 or higher
- PN Program - composite of 99 or higher
NLN NACE Information (for applicants to the LPN To RN Bridge program)
- NACE exam must be taken prior to the application deadline for the admission cycle for which you are applying.
- Number of seats per exam session are limited for on-campus sessions.
- Availability of remote proctoring appointments are managed by NLN and/or their remote proctoring service.
- Minimum recommended score: composite of 76%
ACT Testing Requirement
***JUST ANNOUNCED 9/11/2020: The ACT requirement will be waived for applicants who apply for Spring 2021 admission. Some test facilities are expected to be closed or at limited capacity during the September or October national test dates.***
Applicants must have their ACT scores on file by the admission cycle deadline.
For the October 30 deadline, if an applicant needs to take the ACT, we encourage him/her to test no later than the September exam date. ACT's October exam date may not allow sufficient time for the score report to be available before the nursing application deadline.
For the May 15 deadline, if an applicant needs to take the ACT, we encourage him/her
to test no later than the April exam date.
Register at www.actstudent.org.
Other Courses Offered
- Nursing Assistant I (NAA 100)
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing Program and Practical Nursing Program are approved by
the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Pursuant to the Kentucky Board of Nursing regulation
201 KAR 20:340, click here for benchmark data for nursing programs in the state of Kentucky.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Hopkinsville Community College located in Hopkinsville, KY is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE < Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public
information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Licensure, Completion, and Job Placement Rates
Additional Information
| Medicaid Nurse Aide: 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | |
| Medication Aide: 5 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | |
| Practical Nursing: 46 - 54 Total credit hours | |
| Nursing: 62 - 66 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)
- National League for Nursing (NLN)
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing(NCSBN)
- Nursing Degree Guide
- IC3 Exam- Alternative for Computer Literacy requirement
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.
