Nursing, A.S.N.

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Nursing is an art and a science. It is the art of knowing how to balance knowledge and compassion to give holistic care to individuals, families, groups and communities. As a science, nursing requires a wealth of knowledge and critical-thinking skills necessary to provide safe, effective, culturally competent medical care.

The Nursing Program is a career-focused program that leads to an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree. The program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as Registered Nurses (RNs). While the curriculum is designed for immediate entry into the workforce, students who wish to continue their education may transfer credits to a variety of higher education institutions.

The program offers two educational pathways. The Traditional ASN Track is a 71-credit-hour program designed for individuals entering nursing without prior licensure. The LPN/Paramedic/Military Medic to RN Track, a 63-credit-hour program, is designed for licensed practical nurses (LPNs), paramedics, and military medics seeking to advance to the RN level. This option provides an efficient pathway to earn the ASN degree while building on existing clinical knowledge and skills

For information concerning admission to the Nursing program go to the Nursing Department website: https://perimeter.gsu.edu/pathway/nursing-as/

Degree Requirements

General Education Required Courses (36 Hours)

Career programs are specifically designed for students who wish to prepare for a career through a short, intensive program of specialized study and general education. While the emphasis in career education is on specialized offerings, each degree program includes a selection of courses from an approved core of general education.

Required General Education Courses:

ENGL 1101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours (“C” or better required)
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1001 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credit Hours or higher, except for MATH 2008
Elective from Humanities section of the Core IMPACTS: 3 Hours (This course may not be a World Language course.)
BIOL 2251 - Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2251L - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours (“C” or better required)
BIOL 2252 - Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2252L - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours (“C” or better required)
BIOL 2260 - Foundations of Microbiology 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2260L - Foundations of Microbiology Laboratory 1 Credit Hours (“C” or better required)
POLS 1101 - Introduction to American Government 3 Credit Hours
HIST 2110 - Survey of United States History 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology 3 Credit Hours (“C” or better required)
PSYC 2103 - Introduction to Lifespan Development 3 Credit Hours (“C” or better required)

ASN Tracks

Traditional Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Track Curriculum

Required Courses (35 Hours)

First-Year Courses

NURS 1921 - Fundamental Concepts Of Nursing 8 Credit Hours
NURS 1930 - Intermediate Concepts Of Nursing 9 Credit Hours

Second-Year Courses

NURS 2922 - Obstetric Nursing Concepts 3 Credit Hours (Obstetric Nursing Concepts)
NURS 2924 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 3 Credit Hours
NURS 2927 - Pediatric Nursing Concepts 3 Credit Hours (Pediatric Nursing Concepts)
NURS 2928 - Advanced Concepts Of Nursing 9 Credit Hours

Notes

BIOL 2251 has a pre-requisite of a prior biology, chemistry, or physics course. CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L are strongly recommended.
All nursing students engage in hands-on clinical experiences each semester. Each experience has associated credentialing requirements that may include background checks and vaccination requirements at the discretion of the clinical facility. Visit the nursing website for more information regarding clinical experiences.
Advanced placement students (for example, Licensed Practical Nurses who meet specific requirements) may be exempt from NURS 1921 and NURS 1930 upon completion of NURS 1926 , a special accelerated course, with a “C” or better.

LPN/Paramedic/Military Medic to RN Track Curriculum

Required Courses (27 Hours)

First-Year Courses

NURS 1926 - Bridge To Professional Nursing 9 Credit Hours

Second-Year Courses

NURS 2922 - Obstetric Nursing Concepts 3 Credit Hours
NURS 2924 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 3 Credit Hours
NURS 2927 - Pediatric Nursing Concepts 3 Credit Hours
NURS 2928 - Advanced Concepts Of Nursing 9 Credit Hours

Notes

BIOL 2251 has a pre-requisite of a prior biology, chemistry, or physics course. CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L are strongly recommended.
All nursing students engage in hands-on clinical experiences each semester. Each experience has associated credentialing requirements that may include background checks and vaccination requirements at the discretion of the clinical facility. Visit the nursing website for more information regarding clinical experiences.
Advanced placement students (for example, Licensed Practical Nurses who meet specific requirements) may be exempt from NURS 1921 and NURS 1930 upon completion of NURS 1926 , a special accelerated course, with a “C” or better.