Associate Degree Nursing (Registered Nurse), A.A.S.

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: NURS.AAS/51.3801

CREDITS REQUIRED: 64

DIVISION: Health Professions & Public Safety

CONTACT: registerednursing@kckcc.edu

ACCREDITATION: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

KBOR Program Alignment: The Kansas City Kansas Community College Associate Degree Nursing program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 51.3801: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques, and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirm, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

Mission
The  Associate Degree Nursing program aims to provide excellence in nursing education by inspiring diverse graduates to demonstrate competence in clinical judgment resulting in quality, evidence-based, client-centered care to enrich the health of our community, one student at a time.  

The program courses will prepare graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN®, and to provide and manage safe, cost-effective care to meet client needs.

Accreditation

The Associate Degree Nursing (Registered Nurse) program at Kansas City Kansas Community College at the Main Campus located in Kansas City, KS is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 1400, 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.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

• This is a selective admission program. Application to the program does not constitute admission.
• Minimum 2.50 GPA and completion of pre-requisites.
• Minimum score of 60.0 on the ATI TEAS test.  (current version, maximum of 3 attempts).
• Applications are due January 31st for Fall start and July 31st for Spring start.
• Contact program advisor for application, full requirements, and program-specific advising.