BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Bowling Green now holds the top ranked registered nursing program in the state, according to RegisteredNursing.org .

It lists Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College as the top nursing school in Kentucky for 2026, achieving a perfect 100% pass rate for the nationwide exam across three years.

To become a registered nurse, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination.

Through multiple pathways , such as applied sciences, practical nursing and medicaid nurse aid certifications, SKYCTC’s program helps prepare students through rigorous training, hands-on classroom learning and real-world experience.

It’s a challenging curriculum that nursing student Ryan Steele didn’t expect, but it’s a dream he’s glad he’s fulfilling. Growing up wit

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