NG73 Nursing Degree, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Henry Site and Griffin Campus (Fall Only)
| Program Entrance Term: |
Spring |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
6 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
69 |
Program Description
The two-year associate-level Nursing program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for positions in the nursing profession. The curriculum is designed to produce highly-trained, technically advanced, competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of health care settings. The purpose of the program is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to practice competently and safely as a beginning nurse generalist in a variety of acute and long-term care settings. The nurse is viewed as a caring, holistic person who possesses critical thinking/ problem-solving skills, integrity, accountability, a theoretical knowledge base, refined psychomotor skills, and a commitment to life-long learning.
Program graduates receive an Associates of Applied Science (ASN) degree. Graduates are then eligible to apply and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN and licensure by the Georgia Board of Nursing, graduates are employable as registered nurses in a variety of settings.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet general admission requirement as well as the following minimum requirements. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
The student must:
- Submit completed application and application fee to the college
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements (TEAS)
- Submit an ASN Program application (this application is separate from the college’s application and there is no fee for this application).
- Have completed all prerequisite classes as listed below.
- Have successfully completed (or transferred in) ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, and PSYC 1101 (with a grade of “C” or better). Have also completed the following courses: (MATH 1101 or MATH 1103 or MATH 1111), BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, BIOL 2117, and BIOL 2117L (with a grade of “B” or better) and must have completed and passed at least one of the following courses (with a “C” or better): ARTS 1101, ENGL 2130, HUMN1101, MUSC 1101, or THEA 1101.
- All general education, occupational core classes, and the ATI TEAS test must be completed and submitted before the student can be considered as a candidate for the program.
Applicants must meet general admission requirements, as well as the following minimum requirements:
- Submit current Nationalized test scores
- Be responsible for notifying the ASN program faculty of his/her intent to complete for admission, by turning in an ASN Program application on or before the assigned date.
- If transfer credits are involved, the student will be responsible for making sure that all of the transcripts are received by the college and evaluated by the College Registrar by the assigned deadline.
- Program faculty will NOT accept late submissions of applications to the ASN Program.
- If the student is not accepted and wishes to reapply for the next class, the student must re-submit a new ASN Program application and test score to the ASN Program.
- There is no waiting list!
Note: Grading standards for the Nursing degree Program are very stringent. For students to progress to the next course of study, a minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in every Nursing degree course. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to remain in the program.
Candidate Selection
- Selection criteria based on a formula using the combined information:
- Overall GPA (minimum 2.5 required for general education and occupational courses)
- TEAS score (minimum of 66 required to apply to the nursing program)
- Science GPA
- Program application date
Meeting requirements does not guarantee admission into the nursing program. Nursing Program Application dates vary. Please consult with an Allied Health Advisor or the Allied Health Programs office for more information.
- Classroom spaces will be filled using the highest scores downward until the maximum enrollment total is reached.
- The student’s application date will break any tie.
- Application date is defined as the date when the student has their major listed as ASN in Banner.
- All applicants will be notified of their program acceptance status 3-4 weeks after the ASN Program application acceptance deadline.
Note: If a student changes his/her declared major from ASN Program to a different diploma or degree program, and then back to the ASN program, the latest program application date will be used to determine placement.
Readmission Policy
If a student withdraws for any reason, the student may be allowed to re-enter the program the following year at the point in which the next class begins based on space availability. The student must reapply for program admission and compete with other Nursing program applicants. THIS COURTESY IS EXTENDED ONLY ONCE.
The student must:
- Submit a new application to the ASN program.
- Submit a plan of action for success upon returning to the ASN program.
- Successfully complete written comprehensive examinations for each previously completed ASN course with a minimum of 80 percent.
- Successfully complete drug calculations examination with a minimum competency of 90 percent.
- Successfully complete skill check offs. Deficiencies will result in the student repeating appropriate course/courses.
- Complete another criminal background check, drug screen and health screen as designated by participating clinical sites.
- Students who do not successfully complete the ASN program after two attempts, will not be readmitted into the program again.
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
| ATI-TEAS (for program entry) |
$106.00+ |
| ATI-TEAS (part of curriculum) |
$250.00/semester |
| Equipment/Supplies |
$250.00 |
| Uniforms |
$200.00 |
| Liability Insurance |
$10.00 |
| NCLEX-RN Exam |
$200.00 |
| ACEMapp |
$50.00 |
| Student Advantage |
$78.00 + |
| CPR |
$5.00 |
| Graduation fees |
$40.00 |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
Second Term
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)
Third Term
Fourth Term
Fifth Term
Sixth Term
Note:
If necessary, Learning Support courses should be completed during the first semester.