Bluegrass Community and Technical College LPN Program in Lexington, KY

The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. This program equips students with a solid foundation in nursing fundamentals, including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and basic medical procedures. The curriculum integrates classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios. Students will also learn about anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing. BCTC’s LPN program typically takes around 12-18 months to complete, depending on the course load. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Passing this exam allows graduates to become licensed practical nurses, opening doors to various career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Bluegrass Community and Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.