Nursing Information Session
- January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM in Building 6, Room 6217
Learn about new program admission requirements and get answers to your questions about the nursing program at KCC! Please join us in person as there will be a tour.
LPN Transition Program – Application Guide (2026) – You are currently a LPN and want to become a RN
- Book a date to take the Kaplan PN Readiness Exam at the KCC Testing Center between now and March 31, 2026.
- Complete the online application for the RN program and click in the box that states you are an LPN. That will take you to the correct form for the LPN transition program. The application site will close for LPN transition on March 31, 2026.
Application Steps For RN and PN programs (you are not currently a nurse)
- Book a date to take the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam at the KCC Testing Center between now and May 15, 2026.
- Complete the online application for the RN or LPN program. The application site will close June 20, 2026.
Applications now available. Click here
Announcing the RN to BSN Program
Klamath Community College is part of a unique statewide BSN Consortium in partnership with five other Oregon community colleges. Through this collaborative model, registered nurses complete their coursework online and are conferred a Bachelors in Science of Nursing from their home institution. We will admit 7 students into this competitive and innovative program each fall, beginning Fall 2026.
Nursing at KCC
The Nursing AAS program provides students the academic and clinical preparation necessary to take the national licensure examinations. The purpose of the program is to graduate qualified individuals from rural communities and encourage them to practice nursing in a rural area.
For more information regarding credentialing and accreditation please see the Accreditation page.
This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
For more information see the Credit for Prior Learning page.
FAQ
Careers in Nursing
Median Annual Salary
- United States:
$93,600 - Oregon State:
$116,871 - Klamath Region:
$114,757
2025-2035 Employment Projection
11% GrowthEntry Level Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's DegreeProspective Jobs
| Private Hospital | Nursing Facilities | Physician's Office/Clinic |
| Public Hospital | Assisted Living Facility | Home Health Agency |
All data was gathered from the State of Oregon Employment Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics.