Nursing at Owensboro Community and Technical College - Downtown Campus in Owensboro, Kentucky, prepares students for nursing practice and leads to the National Council Licensure Exam – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), followed by state licensure as a Registered Nurse. The program combines nursing instruction with practice in real-world settings. Admission is selective and requires an ACT composite score of at least 20 or a Test of Essential Academic Skills composite score of at least 58.7%, along with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicants must also complete General Psychology, a quantitative reasoning course, and Anatomy and Physiology I, with a grade of C or higher required in the quantitative reasoning and science courses. Before the first nursing class, students must hold active status on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry and obtain Basic Life Support certification.
Owensboro Community and Technical College, Downtown Campus, is a college in Owensboro, Kentucky. It trains people for careers in Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Healthcare Facilities Leadership, HVAC Mechanic Diploma, Medical Assistant, and Nursing, ADN. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, supporting both first-time college students and people changing careers. Its educational offerings include healthcare, nursing, HVAC, transportation, and leadership fields. The institution also highlights advanced manufacturing technologies, transportation technologies, welding technology, and criminal justice among its program areas. Workforce Solutions is part of the college’s broader educational offerings, and the college describes its programs as designed to help students reach career goals. Transfer opportunities are also available, connecting some study paths with continued education.