West Kentucky Community and Technical College nursing
Paducah, Kentucky · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 86.7% / 100% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 86.7%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Paducah | Approved | 86.7% (2025, 105 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Paducah | Approved | 100% (2025, 20 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 310 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 93 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 13 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 6 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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State board approval
“The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.”
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Admission
“For the LPN-RN accelerated option it will take three (3) consecutive semesters (not including prerequisite courses”
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