Registered Nurse (RN) (AAS) Program
Fall 2027 Program Information
Applications will open in January 2027 for Fall 2027.
Klamath Community College’s Registered Nursing (RN) program prepares students for a rewarding healthcare career in just one year and nine months. Classes are held during the fall, winter, and spring terms, with no summer classes, allowing students to focus on rigorous nursing coursework and hands-on clinical experiences. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the RN NCLEX examination and pursue licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Program Length
One year and nine months from the start of the program to graduation.
Each Term Includes
- Seven to eight hours of classroom instruction per week until the final term
- Twelve to fifteen hours of skills lab, clinical experiences, and/or simulation training per week until the final term
- Classes held during fall, winter, and spring terms
- No summer classes
Final Term Experience
- A 290-hour clinical capstone experience that provides intensive, real-world nursing practice
Upon Graduation
- Eligible to sit for the RN NCLEX examination
- Opportunity to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
- Strong employment opportunities throughout Klamath and Lake Counties
Additional Opportunities
- RN track students may apply to sit for the LPN licensure examination after successfully completing their first year of study.
- Graduates who wish to continue their education can apply to KCC's RN-to-BSN program and take the next step toward earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Nursing AAS Program Catalog
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