The Fall 2025 Nursing Class application timeline will begin on November 1, 2024, and end on May 1, 2025. Please review the Admission Policies and talk to student advising to see if you are ready to apply.

The policies can be found on the right-hand side of this page. All applicants must obtain approval from the nursing department prior to submitting an application. You can make an appointment by contacting Brenda Grabin at 620-471-4107 or email bgrabin@dc3.edu . Remember, the application deadline is May 1, 2025. This information will help you feel informed and prepared. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL MAY BE REJECTED.  

Kansas State Board of Nursing Multi-Year Pass Rates of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)

Program Summary of all First-Time Registered Nurse Candidates from Dodge City Community College

Multi Year Completion Rates

The completion rate is based on the number of students who begin the first day of the first nursing course and complete within 100% (4 semesters) and 150% (6 semesters) of the program length.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Expected level of achievement: The adjusted group score will be at or above the 60% aggregate on the subtopics for the comprehensive predictor (cognitive),  100% for the clinical evaluation tool subtopics (psychomotor).

May 2024 Graduating Cohort Data

1. Integrate caring behaviors in practicing the art and science of nursing within a diverse population.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 75.33%     b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

2. Implement professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 74.23%       b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

3. Collaborate with clients and members of the interprofessional health care team to optimize client outcomes.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 71.79%     b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

4. Formulate safe and effective clinical judgments guided by the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 71.73%     b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

5. Manage care and provide leadership to meet client needs using available resources and current technology.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 71.36%       b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

6. Generate teaching and learning processes to promote and maintain health and reduce risks for a global population.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 75.6%       b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

7. Demonstrate effective communication methods to manage client needs and to interact with other health care team members.

          a. Cognitive measurement = 71.87%      b. Psychomotor measurement = 100%

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Dodge City Community College at the Floris Jean Hampton Nurse Education Center, located in Dodge City, Kansas, is accredited by the 

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The most recent site visit was completed February 14-16, 2023.  Next visit will be Spring 2031.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Dodge City Community College is approved by the 

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson Street

Suite 1051

Topeka, KS 66612-1230

(785) 296-4929

The most recent approval decision made by the Kansas State Board of Nursing for the Associate Degree nursing program in 2023 is Continuing Approval. 

The most recent site visit was completed February 14-16, 2023.  The next visit will be according to national accreditation.