Oct 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Nursing, AASN


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Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all degree-required courses for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree to continue progression. Students must attain CNA certification from Arkansas Office of Long Term Care or an equivalent state recognized CNA certification.

A complete degree plan is available at https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/ 

Prerequisites


The following courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the program:

Required Progression of Courses


The following courses must be completed prior to taking NRS 1235  and NRSP 1243 :

General Education Requirements:


See General Education Curriculum for Associate of Applied Science Degrees  Sem. Hrs: 19

Students with this major must take the following:


Sub-total: 39


Sub-total: 8


Total Required Hours: 66


LPN-to-AASN Option


Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all degree-required courses for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree to continue progression.

A-State participates in the statewide articulation program for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking the AASN degree. Applicants who completed their LPN/LPTN programs greater than 12 months prior to applying to the AASN program must provide proof of work experience.

Articulation


The following courses/hours are obtained through articulation:

Required Progression of Courses


The following courses must be completed prior to first fall semester nursing courses OR prior to taking NRS 1235  and NRSP 1243 :

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