ALERT!
This Program guide is UPDATED for each
semester’s application in July for applying for next
years Spring semester and in January for applying for
the same year of Fall semester.
Associate Degree Nursing
(A.D.N.) Program
Admission Information
Fall 2022
The information within this document contains the official Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) admission and curriculum policies, as well
as procedures for application. It is the student’s responsibility to keep updated on any program changes posted on the nursing web
site in July for applying for next year’s Spring semester and January for applying for the same year of the Fall semester at
https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/nursing.aspx Preadmission’s Conferences will be posted as soon as they
become available.
Associate Degree Nursing Programs at Two Locations:
Downtown Campus, physical address: 110 W Chestnut Street, Building A-South, Room 442, Louisville, KY 40202
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/QoYfuFpPtkhDbp7F8 (daytime program)
Shelby County Campus, address: 230 Rocket Ln, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (Hybrid, evening and weekends program)
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/Xk51yYbXTrDSJdxK6
STEPS to Apply to the College and the Associate Degree Nursing Program
1. Applying to the college: An applicant’s first step is to apply to the college. Applying to the college is a separate process from
applying to the program. You can apply to the college online by going to www.jefferson.kctcs.edu and select the “Apply” link,
then follow the directions from there. Be sure to submit all official transcripts to the Admission’s Office, when applying to the
college. When selecting a major, use either Health Sciences Technology or Associates in Applied Sciences. Once you are
accepted & enrolled into the A.D.N. Program, we will change your major to Nursing. If you are a student that has not taken any
classes for one or more semesters, you must apply to the college again, in order to be eligible for enrollment and for your KCTCS
email account to be activated. If you are currently enrolled at another KCTCS college, transfer of your Home Campus to JCTC
must be done AFTER the current semester grades are posted.
2. Preadmissions Conferences (MANDATORY to attend one): It is necessary to attend a preadmission’s conference in order to
receive an application to the program within 48 hours of having attended a conference. It is important that you register no later
than 8:00 am on the day of the conference and use an active email address. You also need a student ID; therefore, if you do
not have one, please apply to the college first. It is necessary to remain for the entire session. If you are more than 10 minutes
late, you will have to register for another conference.
Only students who are ready to apply to the Nursing program should attend one of the mandatory preadmission’s
conferences. You must attend a Preadmission’s Conference within six months of the application deadline. If you are not yet
ready to apply to the A.D.N. Program or if you have transcripts from another college to be evaluated, please see an advisor in the
Advising Center and they will let you know which classes will transfer, that are required for the nursing program. However, it is
ultimately the Admission’s Office that approves transfer credits. The Advising Center office hours are posted on their web page
at https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/current-students/academic-resources/advising-center/index.aspx Appointments with the advisors can
be made by emailing to jf-advising-center@kctcs.edu The Advising Center is located in the John T. Smith Library, Building B,
room 215, (physical address is 622 S. First Street; however, the front of the building faces Second Street).
To register for a conference, and apply to the Downtown Campus, please select this link
Pre Admission Conference Downtown
You only need to attend one preadmission conference and must be on time. No late entrance to the session.
Downtown Campus only, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, includes if you are an LPN or going to be by 6/30/2022.
January 25, 2022, February 15, 2022, March 22, 2022, April 12, 2022
To register for a conference, and apply to the Shelby County Campus, please select this link
Pre Admission Conference Shelby
Shelby Campus only, Thursdays at 6:00pm. Fall enrollment is for traditional students only. LPN to RN bridge is offered in the
spring.
February 10, 2022, March 10, 2022
And on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 5:30pm
3. An Academic Program Plan (APP) is a form that lists all the classes you have taken towards the A.D.N. program. The APP
shows your nursing GPA, which must be a minimum of 2.75 to be eligible to apply. You should receive a signed Academic
Program Plan (APP) from your advisor. Students will need to submit the APP to the nursing staff for their application file.
4. Complete all prerequisite courses: See curriculum on page 4
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Applying for the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Deadlines for submission of an application, to the A.D.N. Program
Downtown Campus and Shelby County Campuses:
September 25, for applying to the following spring semester (classes beginning in January, ending in May)
April 15 for applying to the fall semester (classes beginning in August, ending in December)
Applications that are received early are very much appreciated.
Applications that are received late will only be reviewed after on-time applications are considered.
Who Can Apply:
Admission to the program is open to all qualified students. Students seeking entry to the Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC)
Associate Degree Nursing Program (A.D.N.) must submit a completed application, with copies of all supporting documents attached. (Applications
are made available only at the mandatory preadmission conferences).
Required Psychomotor Functions:
Nursing at the technical level involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the
skillful performance of nursing functions. Therefore, in order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission, all
applicants should possess sufficient:
 Visual acuity such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of medications and for the observation necessary for client
assessment and nursing care.
 Auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people
through the use of monitoring devices such as monitors, stethoscopes, intravenous infusion pumps, Doppler’s, fire alarms, etc.
 Gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, required in
meeting health needs.
 Communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may
be necessary in the individual’s interest.
 Intellectual and emotional function to plan and implement care for individuals.
Rank Order for Criteria of Acceptance:
Ranking for admissions would be based on total points from this chart.
Admission Criteria
Nursing Course GPA
HESI Entrance Exam
Pre-requisites
 Nurse Aid
 Math
 Bio 137
 Psy 110
Co-requisites
 Eng 101
 BIO 139
 BIO 225
 Humanities
1 pt 2.75
1 pt
Must meet 75% in each category:
A/P
Math
Vocabulary
1 pt for each course completed prior to
application deadline
(4 pts max)
2 pts 3.0
2 pts
Must meet 80% in each
category
3 pts 3.5
3 pts
Must meet 90% in each
category
1 pt for each course completed prior to
application deadline
(4 pts max)
Grades in science courses
 BIO 137
 BIO 139
 BIO 225
5 pts – A
3 pts – B
(15 pts max)
**course points awarded for the initial
attempt only
1 pt Associate
2 pts Bachelors or higher
 Previous Degree
Meeting the minimum requirements allows students to be included in the qualified applicant pool, but does not guarantee admission.
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(Regular Admission Status)
Students applying for admission to Jefferson Community & Technical College Associate Degree Nursing Program must submit proof,
with the application, of the following minimum criteria to qualify for the applicant pool:
 Validation/documentation of Kentucky Board of Nursing State Nurse Aide Registry (SRNA) licensure. License must be posted
on KBN’s web site by last day of spring or fall finals. Recommend keeping SRNA current throughout the nursing program in
case of need to apply for readmission.
o Or Health Science Technology - HST 104-Basic Skills I Clinical with a grade of C or higher. (The HST 104 course
includes CPR certification). If taking HST 104, it is not required to take the state board exam, unless you want to
work as a Nurse Aide. There is limited seating for HST 104; therefore, enroll early.
 Completion of all Pre-Application Requirements listed on page 4.
 Must have a minimum of 2.75 nursing GPA (not cumulative GPA).
(Priority Admission Status)
Same requirement as Regular Admission and the following:
 To qualify for ‘priority admission status’ applicants must have completed all pre-application requirements and all co-requisite
General Education courses with at least a 3.0 Nursing GPA, at the time an application is submitted.
 All requirements must be complete at the time of application and required documentation submitted along with the application.
Notification of application status to students will be made by email, using the student’s KCTCS email addresses and/or Personal
email address; no information will be given over the phone or to a student in the Nursing Division Office. Notification of the status of an
application may be emailed up to one month before the beginning of the semester, depending on the applicant pool, program
resources, and meeting dates of the Selective Admissions Committee. Generally, students will be notified the last week of May for fall
semester application and the last week of October, for the following year’s spring semester’s application.
Degree Obtained:
The Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) is awarded upon successful completion of the program. Upon completion, the
graduate is eligible to take the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse.
Accreditation:
Jefferson Community & Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), 404-679-4500.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is further 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 in nursing program is
accredited. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The A.D.N. Program also meets the regulations of the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Discrimination Statement:
Jefferson Community and Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex
or handicap in employment, educational programs or activities as set forth in Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
NCLEX Pass Rate available at www.kbn.ky.gov/ 2020 is at 96%
Job Placement Rates: 2020, 99% of respondents, 6-12 months post-graduation were employed as an RN.
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JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING CURRICULUM
Pre-Application Requirements
Attend a preadmission’s conference
State certification: from Kentucky Board of Nursing for State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) or HST 104 Basic Skills Clinical (HST
104 course includes CPR certification).
BIO 137-Anatomy&Physiology I (4 credit hours), completed within 10 years of semester admitted to A.D.N. program, with a grade of C
or better. Transfer credit from another college must include a lab, approved by the A.D.N. Program Coordinator.
PSY 110-General Psychology (3 credit hours) or equivalent.
Math at an AA or AS Quantitative Reasoning or higher (such as MAT 146, MAT 150, etc.): grade of C or better.
For a “regular admission,” this curriculum plan will be followed for a full-time student.
Program Courses and Co-Requisite Courses
First Semester
NRS 101 - Nursing Care I (9 credit hours)
*BIO 139: Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credit hours), within 10 years, Grade of C or better
Second Semester
NRS 102 - Nursing Care II (10 credit hours)
* ENG 101: Writing I (3 credit hours)
LPN – A.D.N. Transition
NRS 200 – LPN-A.D.N. Transition (3 credit hours) ) – prerequisites: BIO 137 & 139 with grade of C or better, ENG 101,
PSY 110, Math at quantitative Reasoning Course at AA/AS Level with grade of C or better.
Third Semester
NRS 203 - Nursing Three (9 credit hours)
*BIO 225: Medical Microbiology (4 credit hours), within 10 years, Grade of C or better
Fourth Semester
NRS 204 - Nursing Four (10 credit hours)
*Heritage/Humanities (3 credit hours)
*Co-requisite General Education Courses
If general education and co-requisites classes, (in italics above), are not completed prior to applying to the Nursing
Program, these courses must be taken before or along with the semester under which the class is listed. Applicants are
highly encouraged to complete as many as possible (especially biology courses, which must be taken in sequence) before
entering nursing classes or during the summer semester, if it falls prior to the semester the classes are required. All
General Education courses have online options available, but KCTCS biology class sizes are very limited and fill up quickly.
Students can be enrolled in pre-requisites in the Fall semester and still be eligible to apply for the following Spring semester.
Students can be enrolled in pre-requisites in the Spring semester, but not Summer semesters and still be eligible to apply
for Fall semester.
In order to qualify for Priority Admission status, all pre-application requirements and all co-requisite coursework must be
completed with the grades posted to your transcript by the application deadline. Your Nursing GPA must be a minimum
of 3.0
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REQUESTS FOR TRANSFER
FROM ANOTHER NURSING PROGRAM
Students requesting to transfer into the JCTC Associate Degree Nursing Program from another nursing program, including credit for
previous nursing coursework, must provide proof of passing grades in all previously attempted nursing courses, (passing grade as
established by the nursing program where the grade was earned). Applicants previously admitted to another nursing program,
and who have earned a failing grade in any nursing course will not be accepted for admission into the A.D.N. program at
JCTC. However, you may apply as a new student starting at the beginning of the A.D.N. program. Potential candidates must
meet all admission requirements of the JCTC A.D.N. Nursing Program as outlined on page 4, in this Program Guide. If it has been
more than three years since initial enrollment in the first nursing course in any registered nursing program, an applicant must repeat all
nursing courses.
Beginning summer 2015, Jefferson Community and Technical College will no longer conditionally admit transfer students; students
will be required to submit ALL official, postsecondary transcripts to the Admission’s Office prior to enrollment at Jefferson
Community and Technical College. JCTC will require official transcripts even if the student does not plan to use the coursework to
satisfy the requirements for the Nursing Degree for the Nursing Program. Prospective students must also submit an online application
to the College. Applying to the college is a separate process from applying for the Nursing Program.
Requirements:
Three months prior to the expected date of enrollment:
1. Potential candidates must provide a written letter stating the reason for transfer, and anticipated placement within the
program.
2. Proof of regional academic accreditation of any college(s) previously attended for which the student is requesting transfer
credit. (Credit from proprietary, non-regionally accredited schools is not eligible for transfer credit.)
3. Informal/unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
At least two months prior to the anticipated entry date:
Submit a Nursing Transfer Admission Packet, which includes:
4. From the previous nursing program: overall nursing program curriculum plus individual course objectives, course outlines,
syllabi, and skills/competency list from all nursing courses completed at the previous nursing program. Please note that
there is no standard curriculum for nursing programs or nursing courses, so this information is crucial to establish
compatibility of the previous nursing courses with those of JCTC and to determine how much, if any, nursing course
credit can be granted to the student.
5. At least two letters of recommendation from the previously attended nursing program. The letters must be signed, dated, and
printed on the school letterhead; one from the Nursing Program Director and one from a recent Clinical Instructor, indicating
that the student is in good academic and financial standing. These may be emailed directly to:
Email to JF-NursingInfo@kctcs.edu
6. Acceptance of any Transfer Student will be dependent upon available resources, comparability of previous nursing courses,
vacancy in the receiving course.
7. Proof of being on the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) State Registry as a Nurse Aide (SRNA). Recommend keeping
SRNA current throughout the nursing program in case of need to apply for readmission.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(Upon acceptance into the A.D.N. Program)
Once an applicant is accepted into the Nursing Program, official copies of all previous transcripts, must be requested by
the student from the original school and sent, unopened, to the JCTC Admission’s Office. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure that all previous transcripts are on file with the Registrar at JCTC. (Please DO NOT send official
copies of transcripts to the Nursing Office; once they are opened by anyone other than the Admission’s Office, they are no
longer official and will have to be resent.)
Mandatory Orientation All students that are accepted to the A.D.N. Program are required to attend orientation, which is
held one day, the week prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified of the specific date in their letters of
acceptance, which are emailed to their KCTCS and personal email addresses.
Immunization and Physical Examination Requirements will be due upon admission of submitting an application:
This is a one-time fee of $25.00 and the account belongs to the student for life, which is used to track verification of
Immunizations and additional documentation such as CPR certification. Documentation is uploaded to CastleBranch.
In order to apply to the program, the student must submit a Physical Examination form and verification of
immunizations, which must be signed by the health care provider. Do not submit immunization records to the
nursing office with your application; they will not be processed by the Nursing Division Office. They will be
uploaded to CastleBranch by the student.
 Influenza during flu season, between August 1st and October 1st; documentation of vaccination will be required
by October 15th each fall semester or upon entry into the program in the spring semester
 MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
 TB (Tuberculosis) screening-Two-Step: step one, vaccine given then read after 48-72 hours, step two, repeat
step one between seven to twenty one days (not one day earlier and not one day later)
 TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA and PERTUSSIS (Tdap)
 Varicella (Chicken Pox): series of 2 doses, 4 weeks apart or results of a Varicella titer, with verification of immunity
(positive result).
 Hepatitis B vaccination (series of 3 doses, 2nd dose due one month after 1st dose; 3rd dose is due approximately 5
months after 2nd dose). Or (series of 2 doses of Hepsaliv-B given at least 4 weeks apart). The student may attend
clinical once the series is started with the first dose.
 Physical Assessment on JCTC’s form (will be on page 3 of the immunization packet when notified of acceptance).
 COVID release and COVID Vaccine requirement.
Criminal Background Check (BC) and Drug Screening (DS) will be due after acceptance.
There are specific codes that must be used with CastleBranch and they will be given to students when they are
accepted.
All incoming nursing students will be required to complete a national Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening
according to the Allied Health & Nursing Division Policy and Procedures. The policy and directions for this procedure will be
supplied in the acceptance packet, for admission. Failure to comply with this requirement by the designated deadline may
result in dismissal from the Program.
The cost is $61.20 through CastleBranch, a background screening and compliance tracking solutions company.
 Completion of criminal background check (instructions and a deadline date will be specified in the students’ letter
of acceptance to the Program, which is sent by email). If clinical placement is not possible due to a criminal record,
the Program Coordinator will notify the student by email and the student will be permitted to withdraw rather than
failing the course due to the inability to fulfill course requirements.
 Completion of required drug screen (instructions and deadline will be specified in the students’ letter of acceptance
to the Program, which is sent by email).
 Failure to comply by the specified deadlines may result in the student’s removal from the class roster.
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CPR certification. The only two levels of CPR accepted are from American Heart Association (Healthcare/BLS Provider)
or the American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer). Please note that HST 104 course includes CPR certification.
Costs/Financial Information
The fee schedule may be found in the Kentucky Community and Technical College catalog. In addition to tuition, nursing
students are responsible for associated costs such as transportation to clinical sites, payment for liability insurance, books,
internet access, software /electronic access to class resources, national computerized exams, lab kits and uniforms.
Nursing students must have access to a laptop and to the internet. Coursework cannot be managed using only a
Smartphone or tablet. Students are responsible for maintaining acceptable financial standing to remain in nursing classes.
Nursing faculty or staff cannot negotiate with the Financial Aid office on behalf of any student.
Computer Requirements: Examplify: Minimum System Requirements
MSRs for Windows, Mac, and iPad
Students and exam-takers downloading the test-taking software, Examplify, should review these Minimum System
Requirements (MSRs) to ensure their devices are supported. Examplify works with most modern computers, both Mac and
Windows operating systems. Examplify will not run on Chromebooks, Android, or Linux operating systems. We currently
support two versions of Examplify. If you’re unsure which version of Examplify you currently have, Windows users can see
this help article and Mac users can use this help article.
Examplify does not support touchscreen input devices on Mac or Windows laptops.
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) Requirements
The Kentucky Board of Nursing reserves the right to deny a nursing graduate the right to take the NCLEX-RN (licensing
examination to become a Registered Nurse) if an individual has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that involved
acts bearing directly on the qualifications or the ability of the graduate to practice nursing. These are listed on the Kentucky
Board of Nursing website at http://kbn.ky.gov/apply/courtnet.htm. Questions about prior convictions should be directed to
KBN.
Contact Information for Nursing:
Email: JF-NursingInfo@kctcs.edu
Phone: 502-213-2440
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