Nursing is a rewarding career with an optimistic employment future. JCCC's registered nurse program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Our faculty are well qualified and experienced in nursing practice and education.

Students receive clinical practice with client populations across the lifespan, ranging from infants to older adults. Experiences are offered in maternal child nursing, adult/older adult medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, and various community health settings.

An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree qualifies graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, paving the way for optimistic employment as a registered nurse managing direct patient care in the most trusted profession.

Additionally, the LPN to RN bridge option provides licensed practical nurses wanting to become registered nurses the opportunity to do so. Contact the nursing program for details.

Note: The registered nursing program is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. Prospective students should attend a group information session and must meet with a healthcare counselor. Current Kansas CNA certification is required for application to the nursing program (not required for LPNs). Current AHA Health Providers CPR Certification (may be satisfied with EMS 121) is required before starting the program. Visit the program website for application materials, or contact JCCC Program personnel for additional information at (913)469-3157. 

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all coursework.

(Major Code 235A; CIP Code 51.3801)

Registered Nurse (RN) Program web page

Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Nursing - Registered Nurse, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Integrate caring behaviors in practicing the art and science of nursing within a diverse population.
  • Implement professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Collaborate with clients and members of the interprofessional healthcare team to optimize client outcomes.
  • Formulate safe and effective clinical judgments guided by the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
  • Provide leadership in the management of care to meet client needs using available resources and current technology.
  • Generate teaching and learning processes to promote and maintain health and reduce risks for a global population.
  • Demonstrate effective communication methods to manage client needs and interact with other healthcare team members.
  • Demonstrating accountability and integrity while performing all responsibilities of an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student.