Associate of Science in Nursing

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 healthcare professional who possesses critical-thinking and 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 in Nursing (ASN) degree. Graduates are then eligible to apply to 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.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EOPSLOs), and Program Outcomes

1. General college admission requirements.
2. This program has a selective selection process; see the ASN program specific program admission criteria and Admissions Points Worksheet for specific details.
3. To be eligible for progression in the ASN program, students must verify satisfactory completion of required immunizations required by the clinical facility.
4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification must be maintained throughout the program. This certification must include hands-on skills components, AED use, and other lifesaving skills. Course certifications from any other providers will not be accepted.
5. Prior to applying to the ASN program must have successfully completed the following courses: BIOL 2113, 2113L, 2114, 2114L, 2117, 2117L, ENGL 1101, 1102, PSYCH 1101, MATH 1111, and any one course of the students’ choice from the Area IV General Education Core courses. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a course grade of “C” or better.
6. Affiliated clinical sites for nursing will require an onboarding process, which will include a criminal background check and drug testing prior to participation in the clinical component. If any clinical facility refuses to allow the student to participate in clinical experiences, for any reason, the student will not be able to progress in the program. Applicants for initial licensure in GA must also have a criminal background check.
7. TEAS Scores are good for 5 years only; the TEAS must be completed prior to the submission of your ASN application. PLEASE NOTE: THE TEAS MUST BE TAKEN IN-PERSON. Also, the ASN Program TEAS deadline for each ASN application period will also be posted on the ASN webpage. Please check the ASN webpage for details, and plan your test date(s) accordingly.
   The ASN Program TEAS deadline will be posted on the ASN webpage.
8. BIOL courses cannot be older than 5 calendar years; if you have taken the required prerequisite BIOL courses greater than 5 years ago at the time your ASN application is submitted, you will not be considered for admission into the ASN program.
9. Viewing the ASN Information Session Presentation video is mandatory; it is found on the ASN webpage. You will indicate on the ASN application that you have viewed the information session video. The ASN application will be placed on the ASN webpage closer to the application submission timeframe. Prospective students who have outstanding questions regarding the ASN program after viewing the ASN Information Session Presentation in its’ entirety are welcome to sign up for an ASN Q & A Session (the registration link is found below the ASN Information Session Presentation Video, on the ASN webpage. The Q & A Session is not a review of, or a replacement for, the ASN Information Session Presentation Video. The Q & A Session will be a short session, designed to answer outstanding questions regarding the ASN program. Questions regarding course transfers or substitutions cannot be addressed in the Q & A Session. Those types of inquiries must be made of the LTC Transfer Credit Evaluator, Nancy Federico (nfederico@laniertech.edu). Attendance of an ASN Q & A Session is NOT mandatory, but viewing the ASN Info Session Video is mandatory if you intend to submit an application to the ASN Program. Details regarding ASN Admission are found on the Admissions Points Worksheet.

ASN Program Admissions

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program admission is a competitive selection process. Meeting minimum program criteria does not guarantee an applicant’s acceptance into the program.

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program admits students once per year at the beginning of the Fall semester. Students must submit an ASN selective admissions application by the deadline if they want to be considered for admission. Please see Admission Points Worksheet and Admission Procedure for further information.

Lanier Technical College (LTC) reserves the right to change these policies and procedures at any time. Please check the LTC ASN Program webpage prior to submitting your application.

• Tuition/Fees: $5,132 (this number represents ASN specific course tuition only + LTC fees)
• Books/Supplies: $800
• Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Complete Partnership: $850 per semester
• Uniform Costs: up to $300
• Background check & drug screen: approximately $100
• AHA BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers (required & must remain current throughout the entire ASN program): $55
• Respiratory N95 Mask: $25
• CPR Mask: $9
• Liability Insurance: up to $40
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) registration fee for NCLEX-RN: $200
• Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) application fee: $40
• Immunizations***
  • MMR vaccination: $64
  • Measles titer: $20
  • Mumps titer: $20
  • Rubella titer: $20
  • Varicella titer: $20
  • Hepatitis B titer: $20
  • Influenza vaccine, annual: $25
  • Varicella vaccination: $117
  • TB blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-Spot) – approximately $100
  • Tdap: $40
  • Tetanus vaccination: $20
  • Hepatitis B Series: $264
  • Twin Rx (Hep A& B): $163 for 3 shot series (this option may be chosen instead of the Hepatitis B series)
• Laptops will be required. Suggested specifications include:
  • Processor i5 or i7
  • Memory 8GB or higher
  • Hard drive 250GB or larger
  • DVD Drive either internal or external
• Program Completion Pin: up to $125

Note:  Program and licensure costs are estimated expenses based on current pricing. Immunization costs are variable in based on student’s individual health history. Costs are subject to change and are not all inclusive. The student is responsible for living expenses, clinical education expenses (including food, lodging and gas expenses etc.) and other associated costs.

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Associate of Science in Nursing Degree

Note:
If you are already a Lanier Technical College student, please email your assigned academic advisor; do not email all listed advisors.
If you are a prospective LTC and/or ASN student, please email the ASN Program at ASN-Program@laniertech.edu. Thank you!