NG73 Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing Degree
Offered at the Flint and Henry Campuses (Spring 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 Associate of 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.
Accreditation
The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Southern Crescent Technical College at the Henry and Flint River Campus located in McDonough, GA and Thomaston, GA 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 of Science in nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Program Outcomes Data
https://www.sctech.edu/programs/program-outcomes-data-sctc-asn-program/
College Admission Requirements:
Prospective students entering all degree, diploma and certificate programs must do all of the following:
Program Admission Requirements
- Submit an ASN Program application: https://www.sctech.edu/programs/allied-health-program-application/
- Have completed all prerequisite classes as listed below:
- Have successfully completed (or transferred in) ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2103 (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 and BIOL 2114L (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, HUMN 1101, or MUSC 1101
- All general education, occupational core classes, and the HESI A2 examination 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 HESI A2 scores (minimum score of 70 is required for this program). Scores cannot be older than one year at the time of application.
- Scores cannot be older than one year at the time of application
- The student will be responsible for making sure that all transcripts are received by the college and evaluated by the College Registrar by the application deadline.
- Program applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Applications for spring admission are accepted August 1-31
- If the student is not accepted and wishes to apply for the next class, the student must submit a new ASN Program application and test scores during the next application period.
- There is no waiting list for this program.
- The College accepts credit from the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A grade of TR is assigned for awarded CLEP credit. Quality points are not awarded for CLEP, therefore, courses with CLEP credit are not calculated into the GPA during the competitive admissions process.
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:
- GPA (minimum 2.5 required for general education and occupational courses)
- HESI A2 score (minimum of 70 required to apply to the nursing program)
- 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. All acceptance/denial emails will be sent to the student’s Southern Crescent Technical College email account.
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
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HESI A2 (Program entrance exam)
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$85.00
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ATI-TEAS (part of curriculum)
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$662.50/semester
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Equipment/Supplies
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$250.00
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Uniforms
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$200.00
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Liability Insurance
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$10.00
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NCLEX-RN Exam
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$200.00
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ACEMapp
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$50.00
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Student Advantage
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$78.00 +
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CPR
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$5.00
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Graduation fees
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$40.00
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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.
Contact Us
Angie Ballard, MSN Ed., RN, CNE., Program Coordinator/Department Chair
Email: Angie.ballard@sctech.edu
Phone: 770.228.7376
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.