Learn key nursing skills and practice them in a variety of real-world settings.
WHAT IS PRACTICAL NURSING?
The Practical Nursing Diploma 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.
What are my career options?
The LPN can work in the hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physician offices, etc. LPNs who choose to continue their education are encouraged to apply to the LPN to RN Transition/Bridge Program at ACTC.
Accreditation
The Practical nursing program at the Ashland Community and Technical College is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Academic Calendar
Program Admission Requirements
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
State Approved Programs
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
| Year | Entering Program | Completed | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 45 | 29 | 64% / ELA met |
| 2022-2023 | 55 | 30 | 55% / ELA not met |
| 2023-2024 | 31 | 18 | 58% / ELA met |
| 2024-2025 | 33 | 22 | 67% / ELA met |
| 2025-2026 | 35 | 26 | 74.3% / ELA met |
| Date of Graduating cohort | ELA | Actual Data/Outcome | Analysis | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No data collected | NA | NA | NA |
| 2024 | 85% job placement rate | 16 respondents / 18 graduates = 88.9% response rate 14 employed as LPN / 16 respondents = 87.5% job placement rate |
ELA met | No action required |
| 2025 | 85% job placement rate | 14 respondents / 22 graduates = 63.6% response rate 13 employed as LPN / 14 respondents = 92.8% job placement rate |
ELA met | No action required |
Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aide
The Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aid program is approved and monitored by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services.
Estimated Cost
Length of Program
You can earn a diploma in Practical Nursing in 11 months.
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.
Semester Plan
Program Application
- Applications for the 2027-2028 nursing cohort will be open in winter 2027.
Program Handbook
Additional Contact
Deena Howerton MSN, RN, CPN
Nursing Program Administrator
606.326.2012
deena.howerton@kctcs.edu
