ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING (ASN)
The
Associate of Science in Nursing is offered as a two-year
associate degree program and a mobility program for the
licensed practical nurse to earn an RN. After
completing the program, graduates are eligible for the
National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Graduates of the ASN program are prepared for entry
level nursing practice in clinically oriented
environments. Each graduate is prepared to fulfill the
ASN Program Goals at the completion of the ASN
program.
Admission Requirements for ASN Program
Clinical Requirements
In
order to participate in clinical experiences,
clinical
requirements as set by the Department of
Nursing and clinical agencies must be met.
External Assessment Program
The
Department of Nursing uses a system of external
assessment and remediation for pre-licensure students.
All pre-licensure students purchase a designated testing
package upon enrollment in the first nursing course.
The primary purpose is to help prepare students for
NCLEX-RN success. Testing results are also used to
evaluate course outcomes.
Pre-licensure students are required to complete
designated tests including content mastery assessments
at specified points in the curriculum. Additionally, a
nationally-normed comprehensive examination designed to
predict success on the NCLEX-RN will be administered
during the final clinical nursing course. Students must
achieve a designated satisfactory score on the
comprehensive examination in order to meet course
requirements.
Math
Competency Program
A
math competency program provides student assessment of
math calculation knowledge and skills, and consistent
testing practices in pre-licensure programs.
Career Advancement
If you are interested in pursuing an MSN degree, check out
the RN-MSN Transition Sequence
by contacting the MSN Program Director, Mindy Yoder at
260-399-7700 x 8510 or the Admissions Office at
260-434-3270 or 1-800-729-4732.
Accreditation
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is accredited
by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343
Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, Georgia 30326.
Phone (404) 975-5000. Web site
www.nlnac.org
ASN PROGRAM GOALS
The graduate is prepared for entry level nursing
practice in clinically oriented environments. Each
graduate will:
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Value service and caring behaviors that assist
individuals and groups to achieve optimal health.
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Maintain effective communication and collaborative
working relationships with clients, significant
support persons and members of the heath care team.
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Use the nursing process as a critical thinking
framework within diverse health care settings to
provide individualized nursing care.
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Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and
life-long learning.
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Integrate related concepts from physical, social and
behavioral sciences and humanities with nursing
knowledge, evidence-based practice and ethical
practice.
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Demonstrate the roles of provider of care, manager
of care and active member of the discipline.
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Use technology and information
management resources to promote safe and accurate
care.
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