Overview

You’ll learn in modern labs and real healthcare settings, guided by experienced nursing professionals who are passionate about your success.

If you’re looking for a programme that leads directly to a meaningful, stable, and rewarding career where everyday matters, the associate in applied sciences (RN) is where your journey begins.

Associate in applied sciences (RN) – KCKCC (Registered Nursing)

The associate in applied sciences (RN) at KCKCC is a professional, career-focused nursing degree designed to prepare you for a rewarding healthcare career as a Registered Nurse (RN). This comprehensive programme blends rigorous academic coursework with extensive hands-on clinical experiences, so you build the knowledge, clinical skills, and critical thinking needed to thrive in diverse healthcare settings.

Programme Focus

Patient-Centered Care: You’ll learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across the lifespan — from preventative care to acute and chronic conditions.
Evidence-Based Practice: The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and clinical judgment, so your care is grounded in the latest research and best practices.
Clinical Experience: Significant time in real healthcare environments (hospitals, clinics, long-term care, etc.) is integrated throughout the programme to build confidence and competence.
Simulation Labs: You’ll also practice skills in modern simulation labs before working with patients, making your transition to real-world care smoother and safer.

Structure & Specializations

While the Nursing RN programme from Kansas City Kansas Community College doesn’t break into formal specializations like a bachelor’s or master’s programme might, it does prepare you to work in a wide range of clinical areas, and students gain experience that supports specialized interests, such as:

Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Mental Health Care

The curriculum also includes general education (science and communication) to support your development as a well-rounded healthcare professional.

Additionally, KCKCC offers articulation options for licensed practical nurses (LPNs), paramedics, and respiratory therapists who want to transition into the RN role more quickly.

Special Pathway Opportunity:

KCKCC participates in the Community College Nurse Partnership with the University of Kansas — allowing eligible students to earn both their AAS (RN) from KCKCC and a BSN from KU simultaneously.

Career Paths After Graduation

Once you successfully complete the programme and pass the NCLEX-RN® licensing exam, you’re eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse. Graduates enter a wide variety of roles, including:

Staff Registered Nurse (hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers)
Emergency Department RN
Oncology RN
Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Nurse
School Nurse
Charge Nurse or Clinical Lead Roles
Operating Room or Perioperative Nurse

These jobs exist in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, home health, schools, and community health organizations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Composition

Speech / Interpersonal Communication

Psychology

Human Development

Math (placement level varies)

Biology with labs (Anatomy & Physiology, Physiology, Pathophysiology)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This is a selective admission programme. Application to the programme does not constitute admission.

Minimum 2.50 GPA and completion of pre-requisites.

Minimum score of 60.0 on the ATI TEAS test. (current version, maximum of 3 attempts).

Applications are due January 31st for Fall start and July 31st for Spring start.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9024 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8985 USD / year

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In-State

4646 USD / year

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Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Funding

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Programme Focus

Structure & Specializations

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Career Paths After Graduation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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