Degree and Certificate Options
Associate Degree Nursing-Articulation, A.A.S.
$80K
Potential Salary*
1.5 Years*
Estimated Program Length
What Will I Learn?
KCKCC's Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program aims to provide excellence in nursing education, inspiring diverse graduates to demonstrate competence in clinical judgment, resulting in quality, evidence-based, client-centered care to enrich the health of the community, one student at a time.
The ADN program has two options. The generic option provides students with all the knowledge and skills required for entry into the nursing profession. The articulation option provides currently credentialed practical nurses, paramedics, and respiratory therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition into the nursing profession at the registered nurse level. Graduates from both program options are prepared to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and to provide and manage safe, cost-effective care to meet client needs.
Career Paths
KCKCC's Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates for both entering the workforce and continuing their education. Upon passing the NCLEX-RN and gaining licensure, graduates can pursue careers as registered nurses in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. At the same time, the degree serves as a foundation for further education, enabling graduates to pursue advanced nursing roles, such as nurse practitioner or nurse educator, through continued studies.
Possible career paths are certified operating room nurse, charge nurse, emergency department RN, oncology RN, operating room RN, psychiatric RN, relief charge nurse, school nurse, staff nurse, and staff RN.
Points of Pride
KCKCC’s associate degree in nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, ensuring students receive a high-quality education that meets rigorous national standards.
The program further provides hands-on clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world environments. This prepares graduates to confidently enter the workforce and deliver high-quality patient care.
Points of Pride
KCKCC’s faculty provide high-quality education that meets rigorous national standards.
The program provides hands-on clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world environments. This prepares graduates to confidently enter the workforce and deliver high-quality patient care.
Students spend time each semester in the KCKCC simulation center, offering them an opportunity to practice their clinical judgment skills in a safe learning environment.
Community College Nurse Partnership
In 2011, KCKCC partnered with the University of Kansas (KU) to develop the Community College Nurse Partnership program, the first of its kind anywhere in the country. This program allows students to simultaneously complete their associate and bachelor’s degrees through on-campus courses at KCKCC and online classes through KU.
Successful students graduate with both an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing from KCKCC and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from KU.
Reach out to the program coordinator more about this exciting opportunity.
Accreditation
The associate degree nursing program at Kansas City Kansas Community College located in Kansas City, Kansas is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
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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 on the ACEN website.
Program Outcome Data
| Year | Number of Students Admitted |
Completion Rate Expected = 60% |
Employed as RN within 6 Months of Graduation Expected = 85% |
Annual NCLEX First-Time Test Taker Pass Rate Expected = 80% |
National Average: First-Time All Test Takers | National Average: First-Time ADN Test Takers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | 81% | In Progress | 96.01% | 91.16% | 90.63% |
| 2023 | 66 | 81.80% | 81.80% | 87.80% | 88.56% | 93.94% |
| 2022 | 90 | 97% | 100% | 82.86% | 79.90% | 77.91% |
| 2021 | 90 | 54.76% | 97.50% | 78.38% | 82.48% | 78.78% |
Additional Information
Selective Admission Information
- Application to the college or program does not constitute admission.
- Applicants must have a TEAS score of 60.0 or higher on the current version with a maximum of 3 attempts.
- Applicants must complete all prerequisites with at least a 2.50 GPA.
- Application deadlines
- Fall application deadline: January 31
- Spring application deadline: July 31.
KBOR Program Alignment
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Police Science 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 sick, disabled, infirmed, 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.
Alum Perspective
“From day one I was challenged to think differently than I ever have, to think like a nurse.”
*Potential salaries use third-party national and regional aggregated data, some of which may be estimates. Results may not reflect local or timely trends. Some careers listed may require additional education or degrees beyond those offered at KCKCC. Completing a program, degree, or certificate does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.