Persons who are interested in a
nursing career have one big decision to make: which educational route
they will follow, as there are various types of programs available for
nursing personnel. The three primary nursing educational routes available
in Kansas include practical nursing programs (leading to L.P.N. licensure);
associate degree nursing programs (leading to R.N. licensure) and baccalaureate
nursing programs (also leading to R.N. licensure). Some states offer
diploma (hospital-based) programs in nursing; however, there are no
diploma nursing programs in Kansas.
The type of program a student eventually
selects is often based upon a number of factors. These factors may include
such considerations as economics/costs, educational/career goals, and
program accessibility. The following has been written to provide prospective
students with factual information about the various types of nursing
programs available in Kansas. Some additional guidance points have also
been written that may be helpful in making the final selection of an
appropriate and suitable nursing program.
Try the Decision Guide, a series of questions to help prospective students select the most appropriate programs for their abilities and interests
View a list of program types with detailed information about the advantages and disadvantages of each approach to nursing education
Return to the Nursing home page.