This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
Nursing is a rewarding and challenging career with an optimistic employment future. JCCC's registered nurse program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and Kansas State Board of Nursing. It is designed with the assistance of a community advisory committee composed of men and women who work in the nursing health care fields and are aware of the requirements for a successful nursing career. Our faculty are well qualified and experienced in the practice and teaching of nursing.
Students receive clinical practice in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities and clinics. Experiences are offered in maternal child nursing, pediatric nursing, operating room nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing and gerontology.
A registered nurse with an associate's degree is a skilled health care provider who administers nursing care directly to patients and their families in a variety of settings. The job outlook is very positive. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.
Note: The nursing program is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. Prospective students are encouraged to attend group information sessions. Current Kansas CNA certification is required for application to the nursing program. Current AHA Health Care Providers CPR Certification (may be satisfied with EMS 121) is required to be completed prior to starting the nursing program. Visit the program website or contact JCCC Program personnel for additional information and application materials at (913)469-3157.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all coursework.
LPN to RN Bridge:
The LPN to RN bridge option provides those licensed practical nurses wanting to become registered nurses the opportunity to do so. Admission to the registered nursing program is based on a selective admission process. LPN students should contact the nursing program for details.
(Major Code 235A; State CIP Code 51.3801)
Registered Nurse (RN) Program web page
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Prerequisites
| BIOL 144 | Human Anatomy and Physiology* | 5 |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
| MATH 171 | College Algebra* (or higher) | 3 |
| PSYC 130 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
First Semester
| BIOL 227 | Human Pathophysiology* | 4 |
| NURS 101 | Foundational Concepts of Nursing I* | 9 |
| NURS 102 | Health Assessment and Skills for Nursing Practice* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester
| NURS 105 | Foundational Concepts of Nursing II* | 9 |
| PSYC 218 | Human Development* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Third Semester
| NURS 201 | Complex Concepts of Nursing I* | 9 |
| Communications Elective ^ | 3 | |
Note: ENGL 122 is recommended | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Fourth Semester
| NURS 205 | Complex Concepts of Nursing II* | 9 |
| Humanities Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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