GCCC Nursing Department

 

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Your Nursing Career Starts Right Here.

Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your career, Garden City Community College offers nursing pathways built to get you working in healthcare.
 
Contact us with questions! Email nursing@gcccks.edu or call (620) 276-9560.
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100%PN NCLEX Pass Rate
100%ADN NCLEX Pass Rate
1+1Stackable Program
ACENNationally Accredited
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Nursing Outcome Data

Program Outcome 1: NCLEX First Time Pass Rate (RN & PN Levels)

Year ADN PASS RATES PN PASS RATES
2026 100% 100%
2025 100% 100%
2024 100% 100%
 

Program Outcome 2: Program Completion Rates

Year ADN COMPLETION RATES PN COMPLETION RATES
2025-2026 93%  70%
2024-2025 96% 77% 
2023-2024 96% 74% 

Minimum 65% of all students who begin the first course of the ADN Program will complete the program within two (2) academic terms (semesters).

Minimum of 65% of all students who begin the first PN course of the PN program will complete the program within two (2) academic terms (semester).

Nursing Program Entrance Requirements:

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5.

  • Prerequisite classes listed must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to be eligible for entrance into the nursing program.

  • LPN to RN: TEAS Test Comprehensive Score of 58.7.

  • PN: TEAS Test Comprehensive Score of 56.5.

Notice: According to Kansas Law (KSA 65-1120), certain criminal convictions may deny or restrict access to a Kansas nursing license. Applicants should check with the Garden City Community College Nursing Department.

Contact us with questions! Email nursing@gcccks.edu or call (620) 276-9560.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Nursing Program is: Continuing Accreditation

3390 Peachtree Road NE,
Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
 

ACEN- Accreditation Status

Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN)

Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Ste. 1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
(785) 296-4929
 

Visit the KSBN Website